Silvano Sbarra

I am writing to express my interest in the executive position in operational excellence. With a proven track record of spearheading transformative initiatives and driving operational excellence, I am confident in my ability to contribute effectively to your organization's strategic goals.

Over the course of my career, I have accumulated extensive experience in continuous improvement methodologies, process optimization, and change management. In my most recent role as COO at JES America, I led cross-functional teams in implementing TPM and Lean Six Sigma principles, resulting in significant cost savings and efficiency gains. Through strategic analysis and targeted interventions, I identified areas for improvement and implemented sustainable solutions to streamline workflows and enhance productivity.

One of my notable achievements includes 38 TPM Awards by Jipm Tokyo.

My qualifications include:

• TPM continuous coaching and training by the Sensei’s from the Jipm
• Strategy creation and deployment –Hoshin Kanri- in international and multicultural companies
• Implementing TPM as a corporate system to achieve, maintain and improve extraordinary results 

I am enthusiastic about the possibility of joining your team and contributing to your ongoing success. Thank you for considering my application. I look forward to the opportunity to discuss how my skills and experience align with your needs in more detail.

Currently living in the US, I am excited to relocate. 

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Results-driven and visionary executive with a proven track record of driving organizational growth, implementing strategic initiatives, and leading high-performing teams. Over 15 years of experience in TPM, consistently delivering exceptional results in dynamic and challenging environments. Adept at developing and executing innovative business strategies to enhance operational efficiency and profitability.

PROFESSIONAL Experience

Since 2013, Chief Operations Officer and Partner at “Japan Efficient Systems Inc.” management consultant firm based in Atlanta –Georgia US. 

Mastering the implementation of TPM management systems for improving EBITDA, profitability and the competitive advantage of my Clients through the total participation of the people - from the CEO of the company to the operators- engaging Operations, Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain and Innovation. First company in the world to implement TPM in Agriculture. 

Main clients in Food, Beverage and Spirit: 

Kroger USA - annual revenue 137.9 billion USD, 450K employees, 

Sigma Alimentos – annual revenue 6.9 billion USD, 60K employees, Food and Distribution 

Beam Suntory –Tequila Sauza-, Global Premium Spirits 

Jumex – revenue 284 million, 2K employees, Food and Beverage leader in Mexico 

KEY ACHIEVEMENT

I have lead my clients in earning a total of 38 awards in TPM Excellence, Consistency Excellence and Special Excellence granted by the JIPM - Japan Institute of Plant Maintenance. 

EBITDA: +21%; cultural transformation of the companies from the top management to the operators –everybody involved in excellence and continuous improvement; promoting and implementing innovation such as Industry 4.0, Smart Factory and Sustainability.

Focused Improvement Pillar, uncompromising elimination of losses that affect the company's performance and corporate strategy: 

OEE (+42%), Productivity: +40%, Small Kaizen Cases: 1.670, Annual Savings: US$ 1.8 M.

Autonomous Maintenance Pillar, operators who own their equipment, take pride in the quality they produce and in their work environment:

Breakdowns: -99%, Losses: -56%, Minor Stoppages: -95%, # Blue tags: 108.075, # One Point Lessons: 35.730, Time for Cleaning-Inspection-Lubrication-Adjustments: -75%

Planned Maintenance Pillar, technicians improving day by day to keep equipment and facilities reliable at low cost:

Breakdowns: -99%, Maintenance Cost / unit: -50%, MTTR: From 240 minutes to 12 minutes, IOT implementation: +80%.

Quality Maintenance Pillar, reliable equipment and processes build quality and strengthen customer loyalty:

Customer Complaints: -100%, Non-conforming product: - 88%, Reworks: -71%, Destructions: -94%

Early Management Pillar, launch of new products and equipment without failures, at estimated cost and on schedule:

Success Index: +95%, Budget and CAPEX Compliance: 100%, On-Time Compliance: 100%, MP Sheets (Maintenance Prevention Sheets): 557

Office Pillar, cost-effective management of the company's space, processes and workloads:

Product Cost: -30%, Spare Parts Inventory Value: -45%, Inventory Value Raw Materials: -40%, Space Freed: 27% 

Education and Training Pillar, ongoing development of people skills to ensure their high satisfaction and company results:

Failures due to human error: -98%, Hrs training per person per month: 8.68 hours, People turnover: -44%, Improvement suggestions: from 49 to 3.297, Average Ability Level (Max 4.0): from 0.98 to 3.1

Safety Pillar, elimination of unsafe conditions and unsafe acts for 0 accidents:

Accidents: -100%, New Safety Standards Created: 1.330, Yellow tags raised: 11.141, % Yellow tags solved: 100%

Sustainability Pillar, commitment to future generations:

Fuel Consumption: -52%, Water Consumption: -37%, Energy Consumption: -28%, Carbon Footprint: -62%, Landfill Waste: -68%

• Continuous education in Japan: yearly training and study tours
• MBA, Master in Business Administration, University of Phoenix, 2013, USA
• Lean Supply Chain Management Certification, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, USA, 2015
• APICS (American Production Inventory Control System) Certification, Alexandria, Virginia, USA
• Lean Master & Master Black Belt Certification, Villanova University, 2014/15, & 2018; USA
• Safety Certified: OSHA & MSHA Certified, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA -2013
• Training on Agile Management, SCRUM methodology -2020 & 2021
• Degree Management Engineering & Production and Logistics - Politecnico di Milano, Italy  Thesis on Quality Management and ISO certification. 1996