Deinze, Flemish Region, Belgium
Currently working as COO/Project manager armed with my lean glasses to improve the operations and flow at Hogerhuis | Hofheren. I am an experienced Lean Coach with a demonstrated history of working in lean consulting/coaching at Flemish SME's and international automotive industry.
Installing flow, reducing waste and improving operations & project management by using the lean and QRM manufacturing mindset.
Guest Lecturer at course Lean Manufacturing Expert
Coaching continuous improvement programs on the shopfloor at Flemish SMEs. Hands on application and teaching of Lean Tools: Value Stream Mapping, SMED, Andon, Poka-Yoke, Pull, Kanban, 5S, PDCA, TPM, OEE, CONWIP, QRM, Standard Work, 6Sigma
- Establishment of EA region Top Focus Supplier Program - Supplier Development (TPS/Lean Manufacturing implementation, SMED, Poka-Yoke, Value Stream Mapping, 6Sigma, Kanban, 5S, Stand. Work, TPM, OEE)
- Supplier Production Preparation (SPTT/APQP) & Development (TPS/SMED) - Confirming supplier capacity by reducing cycle time, waste and change-over time - Confirming quality management systems (SQAM/PPAP, APQP, PFMEA, MSA, Control Plan) and logistics agreements - Project & Crisis management - VDA 6.3/ISO/TS audits Scope: - metal components + safety critical assemblies (arc- and spot-welding, sheet metal parts, wires and springs, fasteners, steel sheet, track ball, tubes) - PU and EPP parts and materials (headrest, armrest, pad, foam, ...)
- Purchasing: RFQ, APR, Raw Material Fluctuation, Contract Management - Supplier Production Preparation (SPTT/APQP) - Project Management Scope: - metal components (sheet metal parts, wires and springs, fasteners)