Mauricio Souza
@mauriciosouza
Operational excellence and innovation leader driving measurable cost and performance gains.
BrazilWhat I'm looking for
I am an Operational Excellence and Innovation leader with 6+ years delivering measurable results across logistics and industrial operations for companies like Amazon, Vale, Andrade Gutierrez and GNA I. I specialize in Lean, Six Sigma, PMO, and digital transformation, and I consistently reduce costs, optimize processes, and integrate systems to improve reliability and safety.
I lead cross-functional teams and large-scale projects from planning through commissioning, implement control towers, TMS/ERP/telemetry, and deploy API and cloud integrations to scale operations. I hold a Master’s in Innovation Management (2025), PMP and Lean Six Sigma Black Belt credentials, and I focus on building agile cultures and high-performance teams that deliver sustainable results.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Senior Engineering Project Manager
Serviap Logistics
Jan 2025 - Present (9 months)
Manages strategic engineering and logistics projects end-to-end, standardizing workflows and implementing digital control tools to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery and operational reliability after handover.
Project and Innovation Manager
Grupo MM Souza
Jan 2024 - Jan 2025 (1 year)
Led cross-functional squads and post-M&A integrations, implemented TMS/ERP/Telemetry and API automations that improved client KPIs by 5%, increased revenue 64%, and reduced costs 13%.
Operational Excellence Manager
Grupo MM Souza
Jan 2023 - Jan 2024 (1 year)
Executed governance and maintenance restructuring, implemented PCM/TPM achieving 100% preventive maintenance, 99.3% inventory accuracy, and 35% cost reduction while establishing a 24/7 National Control Tower.
Operational Excellence Coordinator
Grupo MM Souza
Jan 2022 - Jan 2023 (1 year)
Founded the Operational Excellence department, applied Lean/Agile methods and telemetry dashboards, launching incentive programs that cut driving infractions 70% and improved fuel efficiency 2%.
Lean & Agile Consultant
Verum Partners
Jan 2021 - Jan 2022 (1 year)
Served as Scrum Master on a US$1.1B Capex Vale project, implementing Obeya, AWP and Microsoft Power Platform tools to accelerate execution and reduce project time by six months.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
ESPM / ITA
Master's in Innovation Management, Innovation Management
Master's in Innovation Management completed in 2025.
FVFundação Getulio Vargas
Postgraduate in Project Management, Project Management
Postgraduate specialization in Project Management completed in 2022.
CFCentro Universitário FEI
Bachelor of Engineering, Civil Engineering
Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering completed in 2020.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
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