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Mechanical Engineer with 8+ years in operations and supply chain management across FMCG and manufacturing environments. I enjoy tackling complex operational challenges and working alongside teams to build more efficient processes and stronger workplace cultures. My experience spans various aspects of supply chain optimization, and I'm always learning new approaches to help organizations run more smoothly while supporting the people who make it all happen.

Most Recent Roles

Head of Operations

Rodinia Generation Global Jan 2025 – Present
  • Overseeing procurement, manufacturing operations, supply chain, quality

Director of Operations

PNO Holding A/S CVR Copenhagen, Denmark Sep 2023 – Dec 2024
  • Led an international team of operations professionals (10 direct reports - 70 indirect)
  • Developed and monitored key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure operational performance, resulting in improved decision-making
  • Established a supply chain network that resulted in significant cost savings after full roll-out
  • Developed and implemented a comprehensive operational strategy that resulted in increased efficiency
  • Developed a comprehensive training program for staff to ensure high standards of customer service

Head of Production

HelloFresh Helsingborg, Sweden Sep 2021 – Aug 2023
  • Led HF Sweden/Denmark Distribution Center Ops teams with full P&L accountability - FY budget of XXM EUR
  • Successfully reduced overall cost structure by +12pp for FY22 by effectively steering 3PL & performing negotiations
  • Led several key operational strategic projects while ensuring great team engagement

Production Manager

HelloFresh Auckland, New Zealand Jun 2020 – Aug 2021
  • Main Responsible for Production in New Zealand Market
  • Successfully led Auckland's HF distribution center during Covid pandemic and steep growth (+120% demand increase)
  • Conceptualized, planned & successfully rolled-out productivity/production setup initiatives focused in enabling New Zealand operations to scale

Previous Roles

Operational Excellence Engineer

HelloFresh Auckland, New Zealand Aug 2019 – Jun 2020

Operations Manager

Palfinger Lisbon, Portugal Sep 2017 – May 2019

Product Manager

Barloworld STET Lisbon, Portugal Apr 2016 – Aug 2017

Project Engineer

Barloworld STET Lisbon, Portugal Nov 2014 – Apr 2016

Education & Certifications

MSc - Mechanical Engineering

Instituto Superior Técnico Lisbon, Portugal Sep 2008 – Nov 2014
  • Major in Applied Thermodynamics
  • Final grade - 70/100
  • Master Thesis - 90/100

Certifications & Additional Training

  • Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certificate - Six Sigma Academy
  • Lean Management and Manufacturing Specialist
  • Manufacturing Operations: Planning, Management & Control - Udemy
  • Continuous Improvement tools