Hi, I’m Bruno Paparella. I’m an Operations and Project Management specialist with 10 years of experience in multinational industrial environments, and I’m passionate about optimizing operations, improving KPIs, and delivering measurable cost savings. I’m a certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt who also co-founded Bem, e Agora?, an original content project on Instagram and YouTube where analytical rigor meets creative production. I combine hands-on production and editorial skills (DaVinci Resolve, CapCut) with digital transformation and change management. I’m open to remote, hybrid, or relocation opportunities and enjoy bridging the gap between operations excellence and engaging content creation.

Bruno Paparella

Hi, I’m Bruno Paparella. I’m an Operations and Project Management specialist with 10 years of experience in multinational industrial environments, and I’m passionate about optimizing operations, improving KPIs, and delivering measurable cost savings. I’m a certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt who also co-founded Bem, e Agora?, an original content project on Instagram and YouTube where analytical rigor meets creative production. I combine hands-on production and editorial skills (DaVinci Resolve, CapCut) with digital transformation and change management. I’m open to remote, hybrid, or relocation opportunities and enjoy bridging the gap between operations excellence and engaging content creation.

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Hi, I’m Bruno Paparella. I’m an Operations and Project Management specialist with 10 years of experience in multinational industrial environments, and I’m passionate about optimizing operations, improving KPIs, and delivering measurable cost savings. I’m a certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt who also co-founded Bem, e Agora?, an original content project on Instagram and YouTube where analytical rigor meets creative production.

I combine hands-on production and editorial skills (DaVinci Resolve, CapCut) with digital transformation and change management. I’m open to remote, hybrid, or relocation opportunities and enjoy bridging the gap between operations excellence and engaging content creation.

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Experience Level

Language

Portuguese
Fluent
English
Fluent
Italian
Advanced

Work Experience

Co-founder & Video Editor at Bem, e Agora?
September 1, 2025 - Present
Co-founded and co-produced an original content project on Instagram and YouTube focused on culture, food, travel, and humor. Responsible for video editing (DaVinci Resolve, CapCut), content strategy, publishing cadence, and performance analysis. Managed all production from concept to distribution as a two-person team, reaching 5K+ views on a single video within 7 days of publication.
Line Manager at Philip Morris International
April 1, 2020 - July 1, 2025
Led the Vertical Start-Up of a new production line, coordinating engineering, logistics, quality, and operations to ensure on-time and under-budget delivery, surpassing efficiency targets. Managed daily shopfloor operations, ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and operational standards. Supervised and developed a team of 3+ coordinators and 20+ operators/technicians, driving KPIs (output, waste, OEE). Implemented Continuous Improvement projects (Lean tools: Kaizen, 5S, TPM), resulting in 12% efficiency gains. Conducted Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and deployed CAPA. Collaborated across Quality, Maintenance, and Planning to align priorities and ensure supply continuity.
Process Lead at Philip Morris International
April 1, 2020 - July 1, 2025
Drove loss analysis initiatives, leading to €150K/year in cost savings. Analyzed line performance using Excel and Power BI dashboards to identify bottlenecks and prioritize improvements. Delivered technical training to operators on process control, quality standards, and equipment setup. Supported deployment of Digital Manufacturing tools for real-time performance monitoring.
Process Specialist Junior at Mondelēz International
November 1, 2016 - March 1, 2020
Led Industry 4.0 and TPM (Autonomous Maintenance) initiatives focused on operational excellence. Applied Lean Manufacturing and HPWS to improve productivity. Supported cross-functional innovation and cost-reduction projects.
Manufacturing Intern at Mondelēz International
November 1, 2016 - March 1, 2020
Managed industrial trials and tracked factory KPIs. Participated in labour and process optimisation initiatives. Developed Kaizen and SMED projects within the IL6S methodology.

Education

Postgraduate in Project Management at Universidade Europeia
November 1, 2025 - July 1, 2026
B.Sc. in Production Engineering at Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Paraná (PUC-PR)
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2019
Scholarship in Industrial Systems Engineering at Ohio University
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2016
Independent Research in Renewable Energy Supply Chain at Ohio University
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016

Qualifications

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt – Six Sigma Academy Amsterdam
January 11, 2030 - April 27, 2026
Postgraduate in Project Management – Universidade Europeia
November 1, 2025 - July 1, 2026
Formando Creators – Luide
January 11, 2030 - April 27, 2026
Storytelling para Creators – Arthur Muller
January 11, 2030 - April 27, 2026
AI Google Prompting Essentials – Google
January 11, 2030 - April 27, 2026
Microsoft Excel Advanced – Excel Solutions
January 11, 2030 - April 27, 2026
IL6S (Integrated Lean Six Sigma) Methodology – Mondelēz Internal Training
January 11, 2030 - April 27, 2026

Industry Experience

Manufacturing, Consumer Goods, Professional Services, Retail, Media & Entertainment