Ronaldo Soares

Lean and Six Sigma Project Manager @ Caterpillar Brasil Ltda.

About

Certified as Six Sigma Black Belt, with +10 years of team leadership and project management . Extensive experience in a manufacturing environment, training, quality, product support, supplier performance and cost structure. Focused on problem solving and innovation, with a record of business growth and customer experience leverage.

Country

Brazil

City

Piracicaba

Industry

Machinery

Skill

Gestão de pessoas, Gestão de conflitos, Engajamento dos empregadores, Planejamento estratégico, Melhoria de produto, Scrum, Gestão ágil de projetos, Eficiência de processo, Redução de custos, Excelência operacional, APQP (Planejamento avançado da qualidade do produto), Análise de causa raiz (RCA), Lean Six Sigma, Operations Management, Production Management, Project Management, Customer Experience, Cost Reduction, Gestão de equipes, Experiência do cliente

Experience

Lean and Six Sigma Project Manager

Caterpillar Brasil Ltda.

2023-5 - Present · 3 yrs 4 mos

Piracicaba, São Paulo, Brasil

Led regional Lean Six Sigma projects, driving transformation and continuous improvement across multiple manufacturing sites in Latin America. Supported deployment of Lean and Six Sigma tools (A3, 5S, Gemba, Kaizen, OEE, SMED, TPM, Standardized Work, Visual Management, VSM). Implemented global initiatives and facilitated best practice sharing among sites. Delivered US$150M in business growth and US$8M in cost reductions through strategic projects. Mentored and coached local leaders, fostering a culture of operational excellence.

Manufacturing / Operations Manager

Caterpillar Brasil Ltda.

2019-12 - 2023-6 · 3 yrs 7 mos

Managed cross-functional teams, leading Lean Transformation and Continuous Improvement in manufacturing operations. Optimized end-to-end supply chain, achieving significant cost reductions and efficiency gains. Designed and delivered training programs, building high-performing teams and promoting best practice sharing. Acted as Change Agent for global projects, collaborating with international stakeholders.

Quality and Logistic Manager

Caterpillar Brasil Ltda.

2016-1 - 2019-12 · 4 yrs

Piracicaba e Região, Brasil

Directed quality and logistics operations, leading Lean Six Sigma projects for process reliability and waste reduction. Enhanced supply chain performance through analytical problem-solving and entrepreneurial approach. Facilitated best practice sharing and ensured compliance with global standards.

Manufacturing / Operations Supervisor

Caterpillar Brasil Ltda.

2013-2 - 2015-12 · 2 yrs 11 mos

Piracicaba e Região, Brasil

Developed Lean manufacturing footprints for new facilities, driving operational excellence. Led APQP, PPAP, and quality certification projects, supporting new product launches. Promoted Lean Transformation and continuous improvement through coaching and training.

Training Instructor

Caterpillar Brasil Ltda.

2010-10 - 2013-1 · 2 yrs 4 mos

Piracicaba e Região, Brasil

Developed and delivered operational and strategic training programs aligned with Caterpillar Production System (CPS). Supported Lean Transformation and continuous improvement across multiple sites. Enhanced leadership capabilities and employee engagement through corporate training initiatives.