David Neves
QHSE Consultant | Integrated Management Systems (IMS) | Continuous Improvement Specialist
About the specialist
QHSE consultant specialised in Integrated Management Systems (IMS), with over 7 years of experience implementing, maintaining and improving management systems based on international ISO standards in Quality, Environment, Occupational Health and Safety and Food Safety.
He has experience leading certification processes, developing management system documentation, creating manuals and procedures, training teams and preparing internal auditors, helping organisations translate normative requirements into efficient operational practices.
With a process- and continuous-improvement-oriented approach, he applies methodologies such as Lean Six Sigma and performance indicator analysis to identify improvement opportunities, reduce waste, increase operational efficiency and strengthen the quality culture within organisations.
Areas of Expertise
Quality and Management Systems
- ISO 9001 – Quality Management System
- ISO 14001 – Environmental Management System
- ISO 45001 – Occupational Health and Safety Management System
- ISO 22000 / HACCP – Food Safety
- Integrated Management Systems (Quality, Environment, Safety and Food)
Audit and Certification
- ISO 9001:2015 Internal Auditor
- ISO 14001:2015 Internal Auditor
- ISO 45001:2018 Internal Auditor
- Preparation and support of certification processes
- Internal audits and certification audit simulations
- Management of non-conformities and corrective actions
Operational Management and Continuous Improvement
- Integrated Management System (IMS) management
- Process mapping and analysis
- Development of manuals, policies and procedures
- Definition and monitoring of key performance indicators (KPI)
- Lean Six Sigma White Belt and Yellow Belt
- Data- and performance-driven continuous improvement
Sectors of Experience
Credentials
7+ years of professional experience
- Certifications and Training
- ISO 9001:2015 Internal Auditor
- ISO 14001:2015 Internal Auditor
- ISO 45001:2018 Internal Auditor
- Integrated Management System (IMS) Manager
- HACCP – Food Safety
- Lean Six Sigma White Belt
- Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt
- MBA in Business Administration and Management – ENEB (Barcelona)
- Degree in Quality Management – Instituto Federal Sul de Minas Gerais
- Professional Experience
- Over 7 years of experience in Integrated Management Systems
- Implementation and maintenance of ISO systems
- Documental and operational development of IMS
- Training of technical teams
- Support to certification processes and internal audits
Available Services
Implementation Consulting
Support in implementing and improving Quality, Environment, Occupational Safety and Food Safety Management Systems.
Audits
Internal audits, conformity assessments, maturity diagnostics and preparation for certification audits.
Training
Technical team capacity building, training in ISO standards, management tools and qualification of internal auditors.
Continuous Improvement
Process analysis and optimisation through Lean methodologies, performance indicators and structured improvement management.