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Operational Excellence with Sérgio Faustino, VP at Give and Go
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Leading with Kaizen: Tackling Canada’s Manufacturing Challenges with Sérgio Faustino
In this episode, Sérgio Faustino, VP of Operations (Frozen) at Give and Go Prepared Foods — a $1B+ Canadian manufacturer — shares how his team is addressing real-world challenges like Ontario’s skilled labour shortage and the need for simple, effective Lean tools.
Through a candid conversation with José Pires, Senior Partner at Kaizen Institute, Sérgio reflects on his journey building a culture of continuous improvement, aligning leadership, and focusing on doing the basics exceptionally well. The episode offers a grounded look at how Canadian manufacturers can stay resilient and competitive through practical, people-focused strategies.
Meet our Guest
Sérgio Faustino
VP of Operations (Frozen)
Give and Go Prepared Foods
In his current role, Sérgio oversees the frozen segment of the company’s operations, ensuring efficiency, quality, and innovation in production processes. Sérgio is passionate about operational excellence, leadership, and empowering teams to embrace Kaizen principles in solving challenges and driving sustainable results.
Sérgio has over 20 years of experience in operations, manufacturing, and leadership across global organizations, including Nestlé and Philip Morris International. Having worked in Canada, Argentina, Cuba, and Portugal, he combines strong technical expertise with a people-focused approach to operational excellence.
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Leading with Kaizen: Tackling Canada’s Manufacturing Challenges with Sérgio Faustino
In this episode, Sérgio Faustino, VP of Operations (Frozen) at Give and Go Prepared Foods — a $1B+ Canadian manufacturer — shares how his team is addressing real-world challenges like Ontario’s skilled labour shortage and the need for simple, effective Lean tools.
Through a candid conversation with José Pires, Senior Partner at Kaizen Institute, Sérgio reflects on his journey building a culture of continuous improvement, aligning leadership, and focusing on doing the basics exceptionally well. The episode offers a grounded look at how Canadian manufacturers can stay resilient and competitive through practical, people-focused strategies.
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