Lukas Miklusak, MBA
Plant Operations Manager at Rieke- Claim this Profile
Click to upgrade to our gold package
for the full feature experience.
-
English Professional working proficiency
-
German Limited working proficiency
-
Spanisch Elementary proficiency
Topline Score
Bio
Ing. Gabriela Dudášiková
"Contgratulation" to Lukas and every company which will be cooperatewith him. His strong personality is the best for everyone. Lukas has been teaching me a lot of about strategy in production and the problem solving methods. He is open to new modern and flexible manage style. He si not afraid to make a decision. Lukas understands the critical importance of increase capacity production , as well as the need to constantly grow revenue. His ability to sustain existing product lines while opening up new opportunities will help every company to become a leader in their industry. Lukas is extremely versatile and, from my personal experience, extremely driven as well.
Ing. Gabriela Dudášiková
"Contgratulation" to Lukas and every company which will be cooperatewith him. His strong personality is the best for everyone. Lukas has been teaching me a lot of about strategy in production and the problem solving methods. He is open to new modern and flexible manage style. He si not afraid to make a decision. Lukas understands the critical importance of increase capacity production , as well as the need to constantly grow revenue. His ability to sustain existing product lines while opening up new opportunities will help every company to become a leader in their industry. Lukas is extremely versatile and, from my personal experience, extremely driven as well.
Ing. Gabriela Dudášiková
"Contgratulation" to Lukas and every company which will be cooperatewith him. His strong personality is the best for everyone. Lukas has been teaching me a lot of about strategy in production and the problem solving methods. He is open to new modern and flexible manage style. He si not afraid to make a decision. Lukas understands the critical importance of increase capacity production , as well as the need to constantly grow revenue. His ability to sustain existing product lines while opening up new opportunities will help every company to become a leader in their industry. Lukas is extremely versatile and, from my personal experience, extremely driven as well.
Ing. Gabriela Dudášiková
"Contgratulation" to Lukas and every company which will be cooperatewith him. His strong personality is the best for everyone. Lukas has been teaching me a lot of about strategy in production and the problem solving methods. He is open to new modern and flexible manage style. He si not afraid to make a decision. Lukas understands the critical importance of increase capacity production , as well as the need to constantly grow revenue. His ability to sustain existing product lines while opening up new opportunities will help every company to become a leader in their industry. Lukas is extremely versatile and, from my personal experience, extremely driven as well.
Credentials
-
Customer requirements for Nissan Supplier data exchange & G2B information
Majenta SolutionsFeb, 2017- Nov, 2024 -
Project Management&Quality Assurance on Renault-Nissan projects
ABP ManagementFeb, 2017- Nov, 2024 -
Project Management&Quality Assurance on Volkswagen Group Projects
ABP ManagementFeb, 2017- Nov, 2024 -
Project Management&Quality Assurance on Daimler projects
Managemet centre of qualityDec, 2016- Nov, 2024 -
Process Auditor VDA 6.3 (2016)
VDA Qaulitäts Management CenterOct, 2017- Nov, 2024 -
PMP
Project Management InstituteMay, 2016- Nov, 2024
Experience
-
Rieke
-
United States
-
Packaging and Containers Manufacturing
-
200 - 300 Employee
-
Plant Operations Manager
-
Sep 2021 - Present
Products: Jars and lids for cosmetics and beauty industry Production Plant footprint: Slovakia> Management of whole plant (operation, P&L)> Injection molding, injection blow molding and injection stretch blow molding production> Production plant transformation to ensure double turnover, production efficiency, scrap optimization from 1,8% to 0,3% and new projects launch Products: Jars and lids for cosmetics and beauty industry Production Plant footprint: Slovakia> Management of whole plant (operation, P&L)> Injection molding, injection blow molding and injection stretch blow molding production> Production plant transformation to ensure double turnover, production efficiency, scrap optimization from 1,8% to 0,3% and new projects launch
-
-
-
Kasai UK
-
United Kingdom
-
Automotive
-
1 - 100 Employee
-
Production Manager
-
Jun 2020 - Aug 2021
Projects: JLR Defender (L663), JLR Discovery (L462) Products: interior body trim parts (FR/RR doors trim, side trim, rear trim parts and loadspace)Production Plant footprint: Slovakia> Production management of JIS product and launching green field plant> Leading of 450 employees, 13 direct reporting> Couching, mentoring and development of employees and improve their work attitudes with clear responsibilities> Ensure deescalation and improvement of customer relationship and standardization of production area> Headcount optimization from 450 to 220 with improvement of efficiency, scrap and employee management> Crisis management during escalation by customer, successful done> Set up company culture, HSE and quality awareness> Due to strategy decisions to close plant in Slovakia ensure increase production to build safety stock for whole production transfer w/o stop current JIS deliveries and ensure enough parts for new supplier provider within 3months.
-
-
-
Faurecia
-
France
-
Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
-
700 & Above Employee
-
Program Manager
-
May 2017 - May 2020
Projects: Porsche Cayenne PO536; Porsche Coupe PO536/1Products: premium SUV seatsProduction Plant footprint: SlovakiaProgram Management: > Responsible for global management of new JIT projects with turnover appro. 670 mil.€ and processes in all project phases according the PMS (Project Management System) in line with main KPI’s Budget, Timing and Quality. > Customer relationship> Experience with JIT greenfield plantReporting to: BU Program director & General director
-
-
-
ZF Group
-
Germany
-
Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
-
700 & Above Employee
-
Program Manager
-
Jan 2015 - Apr 2017
Projects: Jeep Renegate (FCA); Kia Ceed (KIA); Alfa Romeo (FCA); Andrew VS40 (DAIMLER&NISSAN), RFQ phase G29-J29 (BMW); F40 (BMW)Products: interior air register and center panelProduction Plant footprint: Slovakia, Italy, China, KoreaProgram Management: > responsible for global management of new projects with turnover appro. 80 mil.€ and processes in all project phases according the PMI (Project Management Institute) standards in line with main KPI’s Cost, Timing and Quality> full accountable for BP (business plan) and budget (CAPEX, tooling and launch cost)> key customer contact personLeadership: coaching, developing and leading of global project (8 core team members) and extended teamReporting to: EU & Global Program director
-
-
-
Johnson Controls
-
Ireland
-
Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
-
700 & Above Employee
-
Launch Manager
-
Jun 2011 - Dec 2014
Projects: VW Polo (VW); VW Amarok (VW); LR38 (RSA); IC1540 (RENAULT&NISSAN)Products: instrument clusterLaunch Management: > responsible for management of new projects launch in the plant (SMT and assembly lines) with turnover appro. 108 mil.€ and processes in all project phases in line with main KPIs: Budget, Timing, Quality> leading manufacturing team (8 core team members) during life-cycle of program> close cooperation with internal engineering teams during design phase and design validation> equipment specifications, supplier sourcing and follow up of development until handover> identify program risks/opportunities, issues with actions and follow up completion> ensure APQP, PFMEA, Control Plan, customer PPAP sign-off and Process sign-off> key interface between global core team Program Manager, Engineering, Purchasing, Finance, Logistic and Advance Manufacturing Engineer> international project team work (France, Germany, Macedonia and Korea)> directly accountable for injection tooling, capital investment and launch cost budget (10 mil.€)> change management leading
-
-
-
Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Czech s.r.o.
-
Czechia
-
Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
-
400 - 500 Employee
-
Launch Engineer
-
Jun 2010 - May 2011
Product: gear boxResponsibilities:> Launch and start up new CNC machines & assembly lines for gear boxes to KIA and HYUNDAI cars> Maintain and coordinate the project timeline with internal/external deliverable's> Leading activities and meetings as required with project team members> Reporting project progress (weekly/monthly) to management and VP of HMMC Product: gear boxResponsibilities:> Launch and start up new CNC machines & assembly lines for gear boxes to KIA and HYUNDAI cars> Maintain and coordinate the project timeline with internal/external deliverable's> Leading activities and meetings as required with project team members> Reporting project progress (weekly/monthly) to management and VP of HMMC
-
-
-
-
Project Coordinator
-
Jan 2008 - May 2010
Products: semi-automatic work stations, measurement checking fixturesResponsibilities:> RFI / RFQ activity for several customers> quotation initiation and review to analyze profitability of new projects> international customer communications and relationships (Belgium, Italy, France, Denmark, Germany)> coordination design&development, manufacturing on CNC machines (5axis milling, turning, die eroding, gridding,…etc.) and delivery of customer product> ensure manufacturing site readiness for new product> reporting project status, risks and opportunities to CEO
-
-
Education
-
2018 - 2020
Technische Universität Wien
Master of Business Administration - MBA, Automotive -
2005 - 2010
University of Zilina
Master's degree, Industrial Engineering
Community
