Herbert Costa
@herbertcosta
Experienced Project Manager with a passion for driving operational excellence
What I'm looking for
As a seasoned Project Manager with over 14 years of expertise, I have a proven track record of leading cross-functional teams to improve processes, reduce waste, and achieve measurable business results in high-tech and automotive industries. With a strong background in Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies, I excel at managing complex system development projects with a focus on quality, efficiency, and continuous improvement.
Throughout my career, I have successfully managed high-tech projects valued at $20M, consistently meeting budget and timeline targets. I have also facilitated Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and Corrective Action programs, developed and maintained project documentation, and identified key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor process improvements.
With a strong passion for driving operational excellence, I am committed to delivering exceptional results and exceeding expectations. I am a certified Project Management Professional (PMP) with a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering and have completed various certifications in Project Management, Functional Safety, and Lean Six Sigma.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Project Manager
Advanced Manufacturing Flextronics
Mar 2022 - Jul 2023 (1 year 4 months)
Managed a high-tech project valued at $20 M, consistently meeting budget and timeline targets.
Production Team Member
Toyota Boshoku
Mar 2020 - Mar 2022 (2 years)
Trained staff on Lean and Six Sigma principles, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
Project Manager
Robert Bosch
Jul 2011 - May 2019 (7 years 10 months)
Managed a high-tech project portfolio, maintaining version control.
Engineer / Technician
Delphi
May 1997 - Jul 2011 (14 years 2 months)
Led Lean Six Sigma initiatives across multiple production lines, reducing waste and improving efficiency.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
UL Solutions
Certification, Functional Safety
2022 - 2022
Completed the Functional Safety Professional and Experts Certification, focusing on safety standards and practices in engineering.
Centennial College
Certification, Project Management
2019 - 2019
Studied Project Management principles and practices, gaining skills in planning, executing, and closing projects effectively.
Robert Bosch Kolleg
Certification, Project Management
2017 - 2017
Achieved Project Management Qualification (RK-PMQ), enhancing project management skills and methodologies.
Project Management Institute
Certification, Project Management
2015 - 2015
Earned the Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification, demonstrating proficiency in project management practices.
UNISAL
Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering
2003 - 2003
Graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, focusing on the principles of electrical systems and engineering practices.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
Authorized to work in
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