Sergio Lemos da Silva

Sergio Lemos da Silva is an experienced superintendent currently working at Optimus Steel, LLC since August 2022, following a role as superintendent at Schnitzer Steel from October 2020 to July 2022. Prior to these positions, Sergio served as plant manager at Insteel Industries, Inc. and Johns Manville, contributing to operational leadership and management. Sergio's career in the steel industry began at Gerdau, where various roles including rolling mill superintendent, multisite process engineer, and production supervisor were held over a span of nearly 14 years. Educational qualifications include an MBA in Management and Organizations from The University of Iowa Tippie College of Business, an MBA in Business Administration from Faculdade Christus Fortaleza, and a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Federal University of Ceara.