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Samanta Yang, M. Eng, MBB

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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
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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
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