Karel Loeffen

OPEX manager at CEVA Logistics

Breda, North Brabant, Netherlands

About

Experience

  • CEVA Logistics (15 yrs 3 mos)
    • Lean Specialist Benelux
      Apr 2018 - Present · 8 yrs 4 mos

    • operations excellence manager
      May 2011 - Present · 15 yrs 3 mos

      In the role of operations excellence manager I am responsible for the Lean program, continuous improvement, health & safety, IT department, Facility, Business support, the local ERP team and quality (ISO 9001, ISO14001 OHSAS 18001). I work on different projects as implementation of new CEVA customers.

  • Caterpillar Logistics Services, Inc. (7 yrs 5 mos)
    • CPS(six sigma) lean black belt
      2008 - May 2011 · 3 yrs 5 mos

      Deployment of the Caterpillar CPS LEAN methodology in the Breda (Netherlands) and Herne (Germany) warehouses. Continuous improvement, chase waste, safety first and sustainability are key words. Coach/changemanager in rapid improvement projects (5 day projects). Embed the CPS methodology in both warehouse culture using the CPS (lean) tools.

    • 6 Sigma Black Belt
      Aug 2006 - Aug 2008 · 2 yrs 1 mo

      Working as a 6 Sigma BB within the Caterpillar business. Dedicated BB for Breda warehouse. Working on projects that increase safety, increase quality, increase productivity and decrease costs.

    • General Supervisor Operations
      Apr 2005 - Jul 2006 · 1 yr 4 mos

      General supervisor operations in automotive parts distribution warehouse. Managing, coaching and supervising 1 shift with 4 direct reports (operations supervisors) and 85 indirect reports (teamleaders and teammembers).

  • Planner at AVR Coppens
    Aug 2003 - Dec 2003 · 5 mos

    working in planning department

  • Logistics Manager at UTS Verkroost Verhuizingen
    Aug 2001 - Jul 2003 · 2 yrs

    Responsible for entire operations within the company. Challenging job in a very hectic environment. 3 direct reports (planners) and 45 (contracted) teammembers. Fleet of appr. 20 trucks. Day to day business could change from 45 - 150 teammembers (temps).

  • Materiaalplanner at Dresco bv
    Aug 1998 - Jul 2001 · 3 yrs

    Working as a materialplanner. Dresco is a packaging company. Main clients are Gamma/Praxis/Formido etc. Jobdescription: decrease the warehouse inventory with 20% without jeapordizing the servicelevels.