Operational Excellence / Continuous Improvement Manager

• Nov 2021 - Present

1. Designing and implementing the performance measurement tools in the factory (Manufacturing Execution System - MES), as well as integrating new KPIs and PIs for better monitoring and management of processes. 2. Leading the implementation of the Voyager Plant Optimization (VPO) excellence program and the Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) methodology. 3. Leading the change management initiatives and training through coaching and mentoring employees on Continuous Improvement (CI) tools (5S, SPC, SMED, CILT, CL, PDCA, SOP, WI, OWD, Lean Six Sigma, Kaizen, RCA (5Whys, FMEA, Ishikawa Diagram), Spaghetti Diagram, Line Balance etc.). 4. Developing the strategic roadmap as part of the senior management team. 5. Developing and implementing new processes in the company in accordance with the group's Excellence Program, enhancing organizational agility and improving bottom-line results through cost reduction initiatives and overall OPEX optimization. 6. Ensuring projects are managed effectively to completion - on-time, within scope and budget and with planned benefits attained. 7. Developing the factory's improvement direction through the lenses of operational excellence and implementing best manufacturing practices. 8. Deeply involved in internal and external audits, realizing GAP assessments for pre-determined KPIs and defining cost effective working methods to close the deviances. Show less

Chief Executive Officer

• Oct 2020 - Nov 2021

1. Planning, organizing and executing the day-to-day operations strategy of the production plant in an effective and efficient manner. 2. Supervising the productivity (OEE), efficiency and quality of all departments’ activities (production, maintenance, logistics, warehouse, distribution, sales) and taking corrective actions for further improvement of KPIs. 3. Realizing substantial cost reductions in utilization and allocation of company resources through productivity increase, organizational and quality improvement, company organogram and procurement processes optimization, leading to improved bottom line results. 4. Developing systems and re-engineering processes to track various metrics and performance targets to ensure higher return on assets and cost optimization. 5. Adopting lean management techniques and establishing continuous improvement (CI) thinking to optimize processes and enhance overall company performance. 6. Active participation in the preparation of departmental budgets. 7. Training, motivating and coaching middle managers and employees. 8. Ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures with focus on quality and health and labour safety regulations. Show less

Project Manager and Operations Management Consultant

• Apr 2017 - Jun 2020

• Managed the overall operational and managerial transformation of nine /9/ production companies through development and implementation of new management systems at all levels (forecasts, objectives, standards, planning, master scheduling, work assignment, control, follow-up, reporting & KPIs, action plans) while establishing the culture of continuous improvement, leading to optimal utilization of company resources – the 5Ms: Machines, Manpower, Materials, Maintenance and Methods • Identified and implemented cost effective working methods for optimization of production and other processes, all aligned with the principles of Lean Management, leading to a reduction of OPEX by 37% on average • Achieved real-time performance improvement by day-to-day control of productivity, efficiency, quality and other indicators, while developing action plans if targets are not met • Developed effective methods for improvement of the information and materials flows, as well as of machines and working stations layouts, manloads and workloads • Elaboration of Operational, Behavioural, Statistical and Strategic analyses, used for managerial decisions • Ran theoretical seminars and practical (on-the-job) trainings for the improvement of the managerial skills of the managers and the supervisors of all departments involved • Developed and implemented procedures that contribute to the total implementation of the change management processes • Implementing solutions for sustainable improvement of the communication and overall organization of the companies • Other departments improved and optimized include Maintenance, Warehouse, Logistics & Distribution, Sales, Administration, Quality Control (QC) and others. • Designed client-tailored bonus schemes based on productivity performance • Assisting the clients’ ERP system developers in integrating the new management systems, processes and procedures implemented during the project Show less

Procurement Operations Coordinator

• Jun 2016 - Apr 2017

1) Execution and coordination of procurement work processes for multiple sourcing categories 2) Preparation of performance reports for the procurement and strategic sourcing departments 3) Provision of procurement support & planning in alignment with strategic sourcing strategies and policies 4) Management of supplier events & relationships 5) Assistance with process improvement efforts 1) Execution and coordination of procurement work processes for multiple sourcing categories 2) Preparation of performance reports for the procurement and strategic sourcing departments 3) Provision of procurement support & planning in alignment with strategic sourcing strategies and policies 4) Management of supplier events & relationships 5) Assistance with process improvement efforts

Senior M&A Market Researcher

• Oct 2011 - May 2016

• Monitoring of Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) and Equity Capital Markets (ECM) activity in Latin America, and entering all relevant transactions into the DealWatch database based on defined internal criteria • Creating descriptive and concise comments to the entered transactions • Calculating various financial parameters and deal valuation multiples • Cleaning and updating the database to ensure that transaction records are up to date, and are sufficiently accurate and comprehensive • Checking the quality of historical deal records to ensure the transaction database provides a consistently high standard of data • Assisting with the creation of quarterly M&A overviews and providing insightful thoughts on the expected M&A developments in Latin America Show less

Intern in the Budget Directorate

• Feb 2015 - May 2015

Assistant supervisor & controller

• Sep 2009 - Sep 2010

• Successfully controlled agent performance in one of the world’s foremost banking groups • Efficiently evaluated and escalated agent performance resulting in corrective measures being taken on time • Prepared working schedules and incentive plans resulting in less workload for directors • Coached my successor in a structured handover period for 2 months with the result that there was a seamless transition of workload • Successfully controlled agent performance in one of the world’s foremost banking groups • Efficiently evaluated and escalated agent performance resulting in corrective measures being taken on time • Prepared working schedules and incentive plans resulting in less workload for directors • Coached my successor in a structured handover period for 2 months with the result that there was a seamless transition of workload

Fraud and anti-money laundering research assistant

• Jun 2009 - Sep 2009

• Elaborated an econometric analysis related to fraud showing the different types of fraud and the loss to consumers as well as the level of cooperation between governments and banking institutions. • Successfully conducted research regarding credit inquiries that resulted in filtering potentially risky people • Prepared an entire global trend analysis report on AML and Fraud showing the Money-Laundering trends, scope, types, problematic countries and their current preventive measures. • Elaborated an econometric analysis related to fraud showing the different types of fraud and the loss to consumers as well as the level of cooperation between governments and banking institutions. • Successfully conducted research regarding credit inquiries that resulted in filtering potentially risky people • Prepared an entire global trend analysis report on AML and Fraud showing the Money-Laundering trends, scope, types, problematic countries and their current preventive measures.