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Eduardo (Oliveira) Oliveira Costa
Managing Director, International Consultant, Master Black Belt and Lean Master
Experience
Jan 2005 - Present
21 years 1 monthManaging Director, International Consultant, Master Black Belt and Lean Master
SIXSIS – LeanSixSigma Solutions
- Company management
- E2E businesses value stream analysis
- Lean Six Sigma consulting and project coaching/training to international entities: Vodafone, Bechtel, Abbott Labs, Leonische, Solera, APS, Linde AG, Montepio Credit, Hovione, TNT, Ficosa, ABB, Avis, Galp Oil & Gas, Philips, Office Depot, IKEA Industry, bioMerieux, WebHelp, Imperial Tobacco Group, Aernnova, Graphic Packaging, Sonae
- LMG (Lean Methods Group formerly BMGI) contractor
Jan 2002 - Dec 2004
3 yearsCambra, Portugal
Manufacturing Manager and Continuous Improvement Coordinator
Worthington Industries
- Manufacturing management
- Staff training in Six Sigma tools (Portugal and Czech Republic)
- Productivity projects implementation
- Lean manufacturing implementation resulting in €750,000 annual savings
- Automatic paint system implementation resulting in €260,000 annual savings
Jan 1999 - Dec 2002
4 yearsVila Nova de Gaia, Portugal
Business Manager, Circuit Breaker Division
General Electric
- Directed manufacturing management and process/product engineering
- Provided customer technical support for EDP (Electricidade de Portugal) and EDF (Électricité de France)
- Led new product introduction of ELCB, achieving €2.25 million annual savings
Apr 1996 - Dec 2002
6 years 9 monthsVila Nova de Gaia, Portugal
Six Sigma Black Belt
General Electric
- Implemented Six Sigma global initiative throughout GE
- Delivered training in Six Sigma tools
- Trained and certified Green Belts
- Managed Six Sigma projects
- Improved customer service, on-time delivery, absenteeism and overtime, collecting €1.1 million annual savings
Jan 1993 - Dec 1996
4 yearsVila Nova de Gaia, Portugal
Sourcing Manager and Commodity Leader for Springs and Bimetals
General Electric
- Achieved €250,000 annual savings
Jan 1991 - Dec 1991
1 yearPortugal
Teacher of Thermodynamics, Hydraulics and Fluid Mechanics
Portuguese Navy
- Taught thermodynamics, hydraulics and fluid mechanics
Jan 1990 - Dec 1993
4 yearsSão João da Madeira, Portugal
Quality Director
Moltec – Scherdel Group
- Implemented quality system to comply with Ford, Renault and ISO standards
- Conducted staff training on quality tools and methodologies
Jan 1985 - Dec 1990
6 yearsPorto, Portugal
Teacher of Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry
Porto Secondary Schools
- Taught mathematics, physics and chemistry to secondary school students
Summary
Eduardo Costa brings clients broad expertise across the domains of Strategy, Business Development, Manufacturing, Lean, Six Sigma and operational excellence—having performed as a Manufacturing Manager, Lean Master and Master Black Belt for companies in industries as diverse as electrical, automotive, pharmaceuticals, aeronautics, mall, packaging, industrial gases, oil and gas, telecommunications, service centres, logistic services, software development, microprocessors, car rental, furniture, insurance and financial services.
Aside from his depth of industry and improvement methodology experience, global clients choose to work with Eduardo because of his management experience, financial focus, and cross-border team facilitation skills.
Skills
- Excel
- Access
- Word
- Visio
- Project
- Power Point
- Minitab
- Business Processes Improvement
- Data Science
Languages
Portuguese
NativeEnglish
AdvancedSpanish
AdvancedFrench
AdvancedEducation
Oct 2004 - Jun 2005
Oporto Management School (EGP-UPBS)
MBA, Management · Management · Porto, Portugal
Oct 1985 - Jun 1990
Porto University (FEUP)
Master in Mechanical Engineering · Mechanical Engineering · Porto, Portugal
Certifications & licenses
Six Sigma Master Black Belt
General Electric
Six Sigma Black Belt
GE
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Where is Eduardo based?
Eduardo is based in Arraiolos, Portugal.
What languages does Eduardo speak?
Eduardo speaks the following languages: Portuguese (Native), English (Advanced), Spanish (Advanced), French (Advanced).
How many years of experience does Eduardo have?
Eduardo has at least 41 years of experience. During this time, Eduardo has worked in at least 8 different roles and for 6 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 5 years and 1 month. Note that Eduardo may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.
What roles would Eduardo be best suited for?
Based on recent experience, Eduardo would be well-suited for roles such as: Managing Director, International Consultant, Master Black Belt and Lean Master, Manufacturing Manager and Continuous Improvement Coordinator, Business Manager, Circuit Breaker Division.
What is Eduardo's latest experience?
Eduardo's most recent position is Managing Director, International Consultant, Master Black Belt and Lean Master at SIXSIS – LeanSixSigma Solutions.
What companies has Eduardo worked for in recent years?
In recent years, Eduardo has worked for SIXSIS – LeanSixSigma Solutions.
Which industries is Eduardo most experienced in?
Eduardo is most experienced in industries like Professional Services, Manufacturing, and Education. Eduardo also has some experience in Energy, Automotive, and Aerospace and Defense.
Which business areas is Eduardo most experienced in?
Eduardo is most experienced in business areas like Quality Assurance (QA), Operations, and Project Management. Eduardo also has some experience in Customer Service, Product Development, and Procurement and Purchasing.
Which industries has Eduardo worked in recently?
Eduardo has recently worked in industries like Professional Services.
Which business areas has Eduardo worked in recently?
Eduardo has recently worked in business areas like Operations and Quality Assurance (QA).
What is Eduardo's education?
Eduardo holds a Master in Management from Oporto Management School (EGP-UPBS) and a Master in Mechanical Engineering from Porto University (FEUP).
Does Eduardo have any certificates?
Eduardo has 2 certificates. These include: Six Sigma Master Black Belt and Six Sigma Black Belt.
What is the availability of Eduardo?
Eduardo will be available from February 2026.
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