Valdiney de Oliveira

Valdiney de Oliveira is a resourceful and innovative Operations & Engineering professional with a Master Black Belt certification and over 20 years of experience in chemical process, metallurgical/metal manufacturing, and operational excellence requirements. He excels in equipment design, product development, staff development, and team supervision.

Throughout his career, Valdiney de Oliveira has demonstrated a strong track record of success in various areas, including increasing Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), machinery design, customer communication, global process and project development, and managing Project Management Office (PMO) activities. He has extensive experience in operational excellence projects worldwide.

Valdiney de Oliveira possesses significant expertise in Project Management, Process Optimization, health, safety, and environmental practices within industries like Ferroalloys and consumer goods. His knowledge extends to Silicon/FeSi, Submerged Arc Furnaces, refining stations, casting processes, raw material systems, off-gas systems, and electrode columns.

His experience also includes developing UMG processes for the PV Industry, prospection in manufacturing and installations in Brazil, knowledge in metallurgical Silicon downstream effects, and operational excellence, product development, and customer relationship management. Valdiney is a coach, mentor, and exceptional leader who excels in forming high-performing teams and driving success across different industries.

Valdiney de Oliveira holds a Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering from Universidade Federal de Uberlândia, a Post Degree M.Sc. in Engineering and Metallurgical Technology/Technician from Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, an MBA in Strategic Administration from Fundação Getúlio Vargas, an MBA in Environmental Management from Faculdades Oswaldo Cruz, and additional courses from the University of London and Columbia University in the City of New York.

In his professional journey, Valdiney has held key positions such as Sr. Technical Sales Manager at Tokai COBEX, Principal at Siemex Solutions, Director of Quality & Business Development at Intelligent Timber Solutions - ITS, Director of Metallurgy & Engineering at Viridis.iQ GmbH, Silicon Process Development Manager at centrotherm photovoltaics AG, Production Manager at Coca-Cola FEMSA, and various roles at other esteemed organizations. He has also shared his expertise as a teacher at UniEvangélica / SENAI - Anápolis and has held management positions at companies like José Alves Group - Refrescos Bandeirantes COCA COLA and RIMA Industrial S/A.

Valdiney de Oliveira's unique blend of technical skills, leadership capabilities, and vast industry knowledge make him a valuable asset in driving operational excellence, project management, and business development initiatives to success.