Marcelo Gonçalves Silva

Group Leader - Process Engineering @ Continental

About

I am a Chemical Engineer with an MBA in Strategic Management. I have over 18 years of expertise in chemical engineering, with solid experience in materials industrialization, process research, development, and optimization—always focused on meeting safety and quality standards, improving efficiency, and reducing costs. My background includes factory operations monitoring, root cause analysis and structured problem-solving using tools such as 8D (Eight Disciplines Problem Solving), and the development of new products, equipment, and processes based on technical and scientific knowledge. I have led and trained high-performance teams, fostering professional development and collaboration. I am experienced in managing production costs by optimizing resources and minimizing waste, developing contingency plans, and ensuring compliance with environmental regulations. My work also includes production performance analysis, continuous improvement initiatives, and implementation of corrective actions through effective decision-making and negotiation techniques—all while maintaining customer satisfaction and delivering impactful results. Throughout my career, I have developed strong leadership skills and a strategic, analytical mindset, which have allowed me to excel in collaborative environments with high-performance teams. I have been recognized for my commitment, ethics, proactivity, resilience, adaptability, effective communication, analytical thinking, empathy, negotiation skills, and problem-solving capabilities. Let’s connect and talk! MARCELO GONÇALVES SILVA Contact: +36 30 446 3458 (WhatsApp) Email: marcelo.goncalves.silva@hotmail.com

Country

Brazil

City

Salvador

Industry

Automotive

Skill

Redução de custos, Liderança de equipe multifuncional, Ciclo de vida de produto, Desenvolvimento pessoal, Pneus, Mentoria, Relatórios científicos, Lógica, Economia de custos, Pesquisa, Gestão de mudanças, Planejamento estratégico, Apresentações, Estratégia, Planejamento de projetos, Resolução de conflitos, Capacidade de organização, Comunicação intercultural, Coaching, Análise de dados

Experience

Group Leader - Process Engineering

Continental

2025-11 - Present · 11 mos

Camaçari, Bahia, Brasil

Compound Industrialization Manager

Apollo Tyres Ltd

2018-1 - 2025-11 · 7 yrs 11 mos

Enschede, Overijssel, Países Baixos

Key Achievements: - 90% reduction in carbon black waste generation. - ~€500K/year savings in rubber compound production costs. - ~€1M/year savings through rework compound reuse. Compound Industrialization Manager: Feb/2025 – Present - Leading a team of 3 direct and 7 indirect reports, reporting to R&D managers in the Netherlands and India. - Coordinating the introduction of new raw materials and rubber compounds across all manufacturing units (PC, LT, 2W, OHT, CV). - Developing a global platform for raw material and compound industrialization. - Conducting technical and economic feasibility studies for new materials. - Responsible for knowledge transfer across tire manufacturing sites. Lead Specialist: Aug/2021 – Jan/2025 - Managing projects for the introduction of raw materials, rubber compounds, and new products. - Expatriated from the Netherlands to Hungary to join the R&D team for Europe and the USA. - Leading cross-functional teams involved in industrialization processes. - Delivering feasibility studies and plant expansion reports. - Reduced CAPEX from €2M to €1M in new raw material implementation projects. - Managing timelines and industrialization schedules. - Developed Power BI dashboards for monitoring semi-finished product quality. Senior Specialist: Jan/2018 – Aug/2021 - Developed and optimized new rubber compound manufacturing processes. - Supervised prototyping and validation testing of tires. - Provided troubleshooting consultancy and applied 8D problem-solving methodology. - Oversaw technology transfer between manufacturing sites. - Member of the Tire R&D team for Europe and the USA.

Group Leader

Continental

2008-6 - 2017-12 · 9 yrs 7 mos

Camaçari Area, Brazil

Key Achievements: - Optimized rubber compounding processes, achieving a 20% increase in production line efficiency. - Implemented cost-reduction programs, resulting in up to 1% savings on total raw material costs. - Significantly reduced rubber waste generation, positively impacting sustainability and operational costs. Group Leader: Jan/2012 – Dec/2017 - Led a team of 5 engineers, reporting directly to the Product Industrialization Manager. - Designed and implemented a performance evaluation and training system for 15 engineers. - Defined roles and responsibilities, and promoted integration of cross-functional teams. - Supervised approval of new raw materials and suppliers for rubber compounds. - Developed contingency plans and coordinated responses to internal and external audits. - Partnered with Industrial Engineering to reduce production downtime. - Managed department budgets and operational cost control. Product Industrialization Engineer: Jun/2008 – Dec/2011 - Managed specification changes on production lines. - Supervised testing of new products to ensure technical and operational viability. - Ensured alignment between R&D, production, and quality departments. - Handled technical documentation for industrialization processes. - Commissioned new equipment and supported root cause investigations. - Conducted root cause analyses and implemented corrective actions. - Qualified products within processes, focusing on stability and increased capacity.

Internship

DuPont

2005-4 - 2006-8 · 1 yr 5 mos

Camaçari, Bahia, Brazil

Intern – Chemical Engineering: Apr/2005 – Aug/2006 - Performed statistical process control (SPC) and data analysis. - Managed minor project modifications and technical adjustments. - Conducted risk assessments and pump specification analysis. ● Pump specifications.