João Bernardo

Supply Chain Management of maize seed production (agriculture operations), internal logistics, factory and warehouse Change Management Budgeting & P&L

Start-up food processing business Development of concept, strategy, brand, 3 year business plan, policies, process and facility. Product, processes and equipment definition and development Specifications and procurement of processing equipment, raw material and packaging supply base, QMS and product certification Contact with local authorities and external stakeholders in view of having all compliance matters fully covered and a smooth operational kick-off

Strategic advice Implement (tailor made) quality management systems, standards and processes/SOP Implement KPI Product development Cost reduction initiatives Training staff, from shop floor to management. Troubleshooting Interim management services and change of mind set Procurement and negotiation with suppliers

Start-up of new factory (people, processes and equipment) Coordination and management of Factory Production (reception, ripening chamber, processing, storage and loading of finished product), Maintenance and Quality Departments Development and implementation of all GMP, SOP and KPI for all site operations Implementing high international standardsand adjustment of local staff to European expectations

Member of the Board of Directors as responsible for processing unit, internal and external logistic services, potato business supply chain and P&L, quality management system and compliance, product development, H&S and engineering Providing coordination, leadership and development of +150 workers from several teams and departments Preparing and following yearly budget for Operations Division, both OPEX (circa €6M) and CAPEX (experienced a maximum of €1.5M project)