Bus and coach manufacturer with 11 global plants focused on manufacturing excellence and safety
Marcopolo is a Brazilian bus and coach manufacturer operating 11 factories internationally, with a heavily manufacturing-focused workforce. The company is mid-implementation on SAP SuccessFactors and HCM payroll—core HR system modernization—while prioritizing safety compliance and manufacturing deviation reduction across plants. The hiring velocity (25 roles posted in 30 days) is accelerating with junior-heavy emphasis, signaling scale-up pressure in production operations.
Founded in 1949, Marcopolo designs and manufactures buses, coaches, and related components for markets across the Americas, Europe, Africa, and Asia. The company operates through dedicated business units focused on vehicle manufacturing, spare parts, financial services, and rail solutions, alongside innovation arms (Next and MarcoZero) exploring adjacent business opportunities. Marcopolo maintains a corporate foundation supporting employee welfare and community development in regions where it operates. The organization employs over 10,000 people, with manufacturing concentrated in Brazil.
Core systems: SAP S/4HANA and SAP SuccessFactors for ERP and HR; Qlik Sense and Power BI for analytics; Microsoft Office suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and Microsoft Project for operations planning; SQL for data queries.
Key initiatives: SAP SuccessFactors and HCM payroll system implementation; safety culture programs and workplace accident reduction; manufacturing deviation and non-conforming process identification; productivity and absenteeism analysis.
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