Valentina Sizikova

Strategic Manufacturing Projects Department Director at Moscow Aviation Institute (National Research University), MAI
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Moscow, Moscow, Russia, RU
Languages
  • English Limited working proficiency
  • Russian Native or bilingual proficiency
  • German Elementary proficiency

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Marc Piche

Valentina and I worked together to develop practical relations between our two companies in the field of Lean Business System Implementation. I am acquainted with Valentina’s character and work; she is honest and forthright and approaches her endeavors with stalwart dedication, boundless energy, and a level of professionalism befitting a Lean philosophy ambassador. She is able to maintain good humor and be an effective communicator in high-pressure situations. I can attest to her considerable strengths as a skillful and dedicated implementer of programs and initiatives aimed at promoting an understanding of Lean methodology and way of thinking across a range of platforms. I wholeheartedly give Valentina my best recommendations. Marc

Bert Hunter BA, MBA, FRSA, FRAeS

Valentina Sizikova has been a dedicated pioneer of Lean and Six Sigma in Russia and she has done a tremendous job in bringing Lean Awareness into the minds of some of Russia's most important Business Leaders. Valentina is courageous and determined to help Russia's manufacturing industry make the transition to international competitiveness and is a great colleague and unselfish supporter of other people's efforts in this area also.

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Experience

    • Russian Federation
    • Aviation & Aerospace
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Strategic Manufacturing Projects Department Director
      • May 2017 - Present

      Initiate and maintain relationship with manufacturers, assess their challenges and opportunities. Deliver continuous improvement consulting and training solutions within my area of expertise.Take a part in developing "Centers of competency", leading role particularly for "Technology robotization center".

    • Advisor to Rector
      • Jun 2016 - May 2017

      Serve as a “matchmaker” between leading in-house researchers and top companies with a view to create technological innovation and to find solutions for improving production technologies and increasing production efficiency.Take active part in adaptation of world and domestic best practices in educational methods.Update educational programs in accordance with market requirements.

  • Self-Employed Consultant
    • Moscow, Russian Federation
    • Lean/ Operational Efficiency Expert
      • Sep 2014 - May 2016

  • Arkley Capital Moscow branch
    • Moscow, Russian Federation
    • Deputy Head of branch - Director for production system
      • Oct 2013 - Aug 2014

      Acted as a Subject matter expert on Lean Production system improvement methodology. Monitored and improved Lean initiatives related to operational excellence. Developed and ran the audit of production system evaluation rating. Organized process to formalize the description and principles of company’s proprietary production system White Metallurgy. Together with Site managers, defined KPIs for all management levels in all departments to evaluate and continuously improve efficiency. Acted as a Subject matter expert on Lean Production system improvement methodology. Monitored and improved Lean initiatives related to operational excellence. Developed and ran the audit of production system evaluation rating. Organized process to formalize the description and principles of company’s proprietary production system White Metallurgy. Together with Site managers, defined KPIs for all management levels in all departments to evaluate and continuously improve efficiency.

    • Russian Federation
    • Aviation & Aerospace
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Director for Production System development
      • Sep 2011 - Sep 2013

      Introduced a mindset of Lean production methodology in the UAC. Played a key role in managing Lean production system activities and developing Lean teams in multiple locations to support the deployment of Lean Manufacturing activities across the UAC Corporation. Coordinated Operations managers, Site managers and Site Lean managers to ensure alignment and synchronization of production system developing activities as a capacity that support business plans. Engaged with Lean Managers to understand factory-specific strategic and tactical plans to ensure Lean is leveraged as a key enabler for business performance. Show less

    • Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Director for Production system development
      • May 2008 - Sep 2013

      Served as a change agent driving SUKHOI’s production system improvement toward World Class Manufacturing based on Lean philosophy.Drew up framework for corporate-wide production system improvement programs.Facilitated roll-out and successful project completion, and made results visible through regular reporting.Managed consolidation of Company projects for global footprint operational excellence.Trained and mentored site Lean teams in carrying out continuous improvement activities and in nurturing growth of a sustainable Lean culture. Implemented Lean Management applications to improve operational, technological and managerial processes for greater efficiencies and effectiveness. Developed and produced annual contest to reward best projects aiming to successfully incorporate Lean tools to achieve higher Company efficiency Show less

    • Director for production and technical development
      • Mar 2009 - Aug 2010

      Led the preparation and on-time completion of site technical rearmament projects.Coordinated the development of energy-efficiency improvement program at site and company levels.Monitored the production schedules execution, coordinated in-house co-operation.

    • Lean Advisor to CEO
      • Feb 2007 - Apr 2008

      Advised Management on Lean supporting structure, monitoring of progress, prioritization and resources’ integration. Analyzed performance and offered solutions for further development of Company’s production system. Formed structure to lead and support GAZ production system implementation and roll-out Developed incentives and, to involve top-managers in continuous improvement of business processes. Ensured clear understanding of GAZ production system and its implementation strategy throughout the company. Show less

    • Russian Federation
    • Mining
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Project Manager "RUSAL Business system"
      • Sep 2003 - Dec 2006

      Developed the concept of implementation and further development of production system based on Lean methodology. Tailored Lean tools and principles specifically for aluminum production (continuous processing). Worked closely with business unit Lean managers, operations managers and plant managers to introduce and sustain a Lean culture across production facilities. Ensured that Lean transformation at RUSAL plants was in compliance with the company's approach to production system development. Formed and led project teams at the plants; trained specialists and created in-house experts’ pool. Developed programs and training courses to support the Lean implementation process. Systematized experience and shared Best practices across RUSAL aluminum smelters. Tracked business units’ key continuous improvement metrics. Drove documentation development process describing the principles and requirements of the RUSAL Production System. Show less

    • United States
    • Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Ford Production System plant coordinator
      • Jul 2001 - Sep 2003

      Coordinated compliance of business processes with methodology and requirements of Ford Production System (FPS). Led the implementation and strengthening of the organizational structure based on Work groups (small group activities). Introduced TPM methodology to increase equipment sufficiency and reliability. Developed training programmes and trained plant personnel and local suppliers in FPS techniques, tools and measurables to improve overall effectiveness. Organized best practices exchange procedures both at Plant level and at Ford Corporate level. Prepared documentation describing improvement tools and methods. Show less

    • Slovenia
    • IT Services and IT Consulting
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Programmer
      • Jan 2001 - May 2001

      Developed programme for data base administration of Radio and TV Developed programme for data base administration of Radio and TV

Education

  • Saint Petersburg State Electrotechnical University "LETI"
    Engineer's Degree, Robotics and Industrial Automation
    1988 - 1994
  • Saint Petersburg Academy of Management and Computer Technology (LIMTU)
    Engineer's Degree, Information Technology
    2000 - 2000

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