Vitor Bugelli Hermano Santos
Resumo
Plant Manager with a solid career background in the pulp and paper industry (Tissue segment). Proven track record of managing large-scale manufacturing plants and leading multidisciplinary teams of over 300 employees. Specialist in cost optimization and asset management, with a successful background in implementing TPM / Lean methodologies and managing corporate projects. Technical expertise in double-width paper machines, converting operations, and utility processes (WTP, WWTP, and boilers), combined with a strategic vision in Process Engineering, Cost Management, and Budget Control (OPEX/CAPEX).
Visão geral
2
2
Languages
8
8
years of post-secondary education
17
17
years of professional experience
Experiência profissional
Plant Manager Sr.
Softys CMPC - Melhoramentos
Anápolis, GO
2025.04 - Current
- Plant Manager in Anápolis, GO, leading a team of 306 employees with full end-to-end accountability for Production, Maintenance, Quality, EHS, and TPM² implementation.
- My primary focus centers on cost and asset optimization, managing a diversified industrial park that features 3 paper machines (1 double-width and 2 single-width), 11 converting lines (7 roll lines and 4 napkin lines), and all core utility processes (boiler, WWTP, and WTP).
- Responsable for the budget control (CAPEX and OPEX).
Corporate Process Engineering Manager
Softys CMPC - Melhoramentos
São Paulo
2024.04 - 2025.04
- Ensuring process standardization across Paper Manufacturing, Converting, and Personal Care operations.
- Responsible for validating all projects and developments within these areas, aiming for process standardization and cost reduction.
- Executive Sponsor for cost reduction projects with an annual financial impact exceeding BRL 40M.
- Technical Lead for the validation of fibers, chemicals, machine clothing (paper machine clothing), and auxiliary production materials for paper machines.
- Defining and developing operational line strategies/frontlines for Converting and Personal Care divisions.
Paper Manufacturing Manager Sr.
Softys CMPC - Melhoramentos
Caieiras
2021.04 - 2024.04
- Senior Paper Manufacturing ManagerManager accountable for a 78-person team, overseeing three crescent former tissue paper machines (including one double-width unit), a recycled fiber (deinking) plant, and a rewinder with a monthly production capacity of 9,000 tons.
- Corporate Yankee Committee Leader and Autonomous Maintenance (AM) Pillar Leader for manufacturing operations.
- Full management and control of all cost drivers constituting semi-finished paper (jumbo rolls).
Production Supervisor
Softys CMPC - Melhoramentos
Caieiras
2017.06 - 2021.04
- Manager accountable for a 35-person team, overseeing a Voith double-width paper machine with a monthly production capacity of 5,000 tons.
- Member of the core implementation team for the TPM program, serving as a key contributor to the Autonomous Maintenance (AM) pillar.
- Active leader within the Corporate Safety System, enforcing operational controls to ensure maximum safety standards across the department.
Process Engineering Sr.
Suzano Papel e Celulose
Mucuri
2016.08 - Current
- Member of the commissioning and start-up team for tissue paper manufacturing at the Mucuri and Imperatriz plants.
- Responsible for evaluating and defining all paper machine clothing and production consumables for tissue machines.
- Member of the core team responsible for Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), commissioning, and machine production.
Process Engineering Sr.
Santher Fabrica de Papel Sta. Theresinha
São Paulo
2009.08 - 2016.06
Formação acadêmica
Postgraduate Degree in Industrial Management -
FGV - International Business School
Jundiaí 2019.01 - 2021.01
Production Engineering -
IFSP - Instituto Federal de São Paulo
São Paulo 2010.07 - 2015.07
Postgraduate Degree in Cost Management -
FMA - Faculdade Metropolitana
Jundiaí 2023.03 - 2024.03
Habilidades e competências
Gestão de Unidades Industriais
Liderança de Equipes
Gestão Financeira e de Custos
Visão Corporativa
IDIOMAS
Spanish
Proficient
English
Advanced
Linha do tempo
Plant Manager Sr.
Softys CMPC - Melhoramentos
2025.04 - Current
Corporate Process Engineering Manager
Softys CMPC - Melhoramentos
2024.04 - 2025.04
Postgraduate Degree in Cost Management -
FMA - Faculdade Metropolitana
2023.03 - 2024.03
Paper Manufacturing Manager Sr.
Softys CMPC - Melhoramentos
2021.04 - 2024.04
Postgraduate Degree in Industrial Management -
FGV - International Business School
2019.01 - 2021.01
Production Supervisor
Softys CMPC - Melhoramentos
2017.06 - 2021.04
Process Engineering Sr.
Suzano Papel e Celulose
2016.08 - Current
Production Engineering -
IFSP - Instituto Federal de São Paulo
2010.07 - 2015.07
Process Engineering Sr.
Santher Fabrica de Papel Sta. Theresinha
2009.08 - 2016.06