Samanta Yang, M. Eng, MBB in

Samanta Yang, M. Eng, MBB

Visionary · DISC type Ds
Head of CI and Industry 4.0 at Eaton
📍 Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Samanta is the Head of CI and Industry 4. 0 at Eaton, with over a decade of experience driving operational excellence in the manufacturing sector. A certified Master Black Belt from the University of Toronto, she has a strong record of leading cross-functional teams and delivering multi-million dollar cost-saving initiatives.

Outside of work, Samanta is passionate about supporting and inspiring others. She is actively involved in womens empowerment initiatives, having recently co-hosted an International Womens Day panel. She is also a proud immigrant, having moved to Canada from Brazil to establish her career.

Unique fact: Samanta and her husband started their lives in Canada just six years ago with only four suitcases.

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Experience
17 Years
Current Role
Head of CI and Industry 4.0
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Personality Overview

How Samanta shows up

Objective Evaluator
Goal-Oriented
Direct & Assertive

They might take some time to make their mind up but once they do, they don't change it easily. They are very professional in their approach and can weigh multiple perspectives together. Reading between the lines and seeing beyond your words comes naturally to them.

Priorities

Topics Samanta cares about

Industry 4. 0
Her current role focuses on leading the implementation of Industry 4. 0 practices at Eaton to enhance operational performance.
Continuous Improvement
As a Master Black Belt, she has extensive experience using Lean Six Sigma to lead CI initiatives across dozens of manufacturing sites.
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Career

Work history

12-2024
Head of CI and Industry 4.0
Eaton
4-2021 - 11-2024
Director of Continuous Improvement - Canada Division
Saputo Inc.
7-2019 - 3-2021
Continuous Improvement Manager - Canada
Saputo Inc.
2-2018 - 7-2019
Sr Continuous Improvement Specialist - Canada Central & Western Region
Saputo Inc.
3-2015 - 5-2016
Supply Chain Project Manager - Lat Am
Schneider Electric
In the press

Media appearances

Podcast: Taking the first step – Implementing Industry 4.0 technologies in industrial facilities. Featured in Eaton – The 10 in 10 Podcast
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Industry 4.0 – 10 in 10 Podcast – Factory of the Future. Featured in Eaton – The 10 in 10 Podcast
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Education
9-2021 - 12-2021
Master Black Belt Certification
University of Toronto
2017 - 2017
Post-Degree Diploma
Douglas College
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

D

Dominance (D)

Dominance (D) reflects how goal and task oriented a person is, and their ability to accomplish results irrespective of how demanding the circumstances might be. Those scoring high tend to be motivated by winning, competition, and success.

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