Leonardo Bruno
Paso de los Toros,Tacuarembó
Summary
Chemical Engineer with more than 10 years of experience in pulp production, operations leadership, and industrial process optimization. Experience leading operational teams, supporting mill start-up activities, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. Recognized for developing people, improving operational performance, strengthening safety culture, and achieving production and quality targets. Seeking to leverage technical expertise, strategic thinking, and leadership capabilities in a Fiberline Manager position.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work history
Drying Machines Supervisor
UPM
Paso de los Toros, Uruguay
07.2023 - Current
- Lead and coordinate daily operations of the Drying and Baling area, ensuring safe, efficient, and reliable production.
- Ensured effective production planning to maximise operational efficiency and meet deadlines.
- Monitored production performance and quality standards, ensuring alignment with mill targets.
- Coordinate and supervise operational team, promoting a strong safety culture, employee engagement, and continuous development.
- Improved workplace safety to reduce accidents and near-misses.
- Coordinate programmed shutdowns, operational and maintenance tasks.
- Oversaw inventory management, preventing shortages and excess stock of consumable materials.
- Encouraged open dialogue among team members, fostering an inclusive work environment.
Drying Machines Project Technician
UPM
Helsinki/Paso de los Toros, Finland/Uruguay
09.2020 - 06.2023
- Developed and led Drying Operations Team for mill start-up through workforce planning, operator training, procedure development, and commissioning support to ensure safe, successful operations.
- Contributed to the engineering, execution planning, installation, commissioning and start-up for drying plant optimisation.
- Monitored project progress, identified risks, and implemented corrective actions to achieve project objectives.
- Assisted in procurement process, ensured availability of necessary resources and materials on time.
Drying Machines Mill Technician
UPM
Fray Bentos, Uruguay
08.2015 - 08.2021
- Managed drying process through DCS systems, enhancing process reliability.
- Monitored control systems as DCS operator to ensure optimal performance.
- Performed start-up and shutdown procedures for drying machines.
- Coordinated operational activities and troubleshooting during production.
- Supported process optimization and production stability initiatives.
- Collaborated with multiple production areas to ensure mill-wide operational performance.
Research Assistant
Forestry Process Engineering Institute – UdelaR
Montevideo, Uruguay
09.2014 - 08.2015
- Conducted physicochemical analyses of lignin, black liquor, and process effluents, contributing to the understanding of lignin properties.
- Designed and operated pilot plant for lignin extraction from Kraft black liquor, facilitating research on lignin applications.
- Supported research activities in process development for pulp industry applications, enhancing knowledge transfer within the team.
Laboratory Analyst
Montevideo Municipality
Montevideo, Uruguay
04.2013 - 10.2014
- Conducted physicochemical and microbiological analyses of industrial effluents, rivers, and coastal waters to assess environmental quality.
- Supported environmental monitoring and ensured adherence to regulatory compliance standards.
Education
Master of Science - Master in Energy Engineering
Facultad de Ingeniería, Universidad de la República
Montevideo / Uruguay /2015 -
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineer
Facultad de Ingeniería, Universidad de la República
Montevideo / Uruguay /2007 - /2014
ECCE English Certificate (B2) - Language
Alianza Uruguay Estados Unidos
Montevideo / UruguayProfessional Microsoft Office - Microsoft Office
BIOS
Montevideo / UruguayLeadership in action - Leadership
FranklinCovey
Fray Bentos / UruguaySkills
- Production Planning
- Safety Management
- Continuous Improvement
- Task prioritisation
- Deadline adherence
- Team Leadership
- Team Development
- Cross-Functional Coordination
- Coaching & Employee Development
- Problem Solving
- Communication skills
- Resilience under pressure
References
- Engr. Franco Daloia, Fiberline Manager UPM Fray Bentos.
- Engr. Daner Pérez, Fiberline Manager UPM Paso de los Toros.
Timeline
Drying Machines Supervisor
UPM
07.2023 - Current
Drying Machines Project Technician
UPM
09.2020 - 06.2023
Drying Machines Mill Technician
UPM
08.2015 - 08.2021
Research Assistant
Forestry Process Engineering Institute – UdelaR
09.2014 - 08.2015
Laboratory Analyst
Montevideo Municipality
04.2013 - 10.2014
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineer
Facultad de Ingeniería, Universidad de la República
/2007 - /2014
Master of Science - Master in Energy Engineering
Facultad de Ingeniería, Universidad de la República
/2015 -
ECCE English Certificate (B2) - Language
Alianza Uruguay Estados Unidos
Professional Microsoft Office - Microsoft Office
BIOS
Leadership in action - Leadership
FranklinCovey