Eng.º Carlos Mano

Managing Partner

Founding member of Symbioplas, Ltd.,has a 24 year experience of automotive parts suppliers companies. Always in leadership positions and in companies with product development, industrialization, production of plastic parts and subsequent assembly. Has a degree in Polymer Engineering by Minho University. Postgraduate in Renewable Energies by the Setúbal Polytechnic Institute. Specialisation in Business Management by the Lisbon School of Economics & Management (ISEG). Holder of the Teacher/Trainer Pedagogic Competency Certificate (CCP) issued by the IEFP. Permanent member of the Portuguese Engineers Order (www.ordemengenheiros.pt). PhD Student in Industrial Engineering at Faculty of Sciences and Technology of Universidade NOVA de Lisboa (www.fct.unl.pt/en).

Key competences:

• Industrial Productivity analysis and improvement methods competencies.
• Deep knowledge of Plastic Injection Process.
• Deep knowledge of machinery, auxiliary equipment and automation in the Plastics Production and assembly operation area.
• Implementation of tools and methods in the Operational Excellence scope (Lean Management, continuous improvement, visual management…).
• Maintenance of industrial infrastructures and equipment.
• Production Operations Management.
• Energy Management.
• Training and practical implementation on the ground.