Raphael Rios

Raphael Rios is an experienced professional in industrial management, currently serving as Gerente industrial and Plant Manager at Saint-Gobain Sekurit since January 2016, overseeing autoparts production within the Stellantis industrial complex in Goiana/PE. Responsibilities include leading production and logistics teams, managing key performance indicators, controlling costs, and ensuring timely deliveries through effective communication with clients. Prior positions include Chief of Operations, responsible for production teams and budget management, Quality Supervisor, leading the quality pillar of WCM, and Trainee de WCM, focusing on the deployment of WCM practices. Earlier experience at Gerdau as an Engineering Intern involved improving machine availability, implementing maintenance strategies, and conducting process engineering projects. Raphael Rios holds degrees in Financial Management from FGV, a Bachelor's in Mechatronics Engineering from Universidade de Pernambuco, and studied Mechatronics and Robotic Systems at the University of Liverpool.