Netherlands
PROFILE » Process, Production, Project, Mechanical and Maintenance Engineering Manager » Certified Six Sigma "Black Belt" VISION To utilise my acumen in enhancing shareholder value. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY I am an enterprising, highly skilled and globally experienced engineering and production manager, lean specialist, mechanical engineer and maintenance manager. I possess versatile industry skills having worked for 15 years in the automotive manufacturing, oil refinery, automotive maintenance, pneumatic conveying, glass bottle manufacturing and offshore drilling industries. I have led and conducted high budget projects in Europe, Africa and the Middle East with a well proven track record of achieving company goals and targets through enhancing operational efficiencies, cost leadership, quality and profit maximization. Excellent analytical, diagnostic and problem-solving abilities with strengths in plant management, process engineering, process mapping, production planning, root cause analysis and continuous improvement. Strong working knowledge of various improvement and planning methodologies and well versed in commercial processes and operational budget management. SELECTED ACHIEVEMENTS • Successfully managed a production team of +200 employees to deliver over 2000 Military Vehicles • Managed two large scale projects worth over $50 million, delivering the project on-time and within budget • Implementing cost saving solutions worth millions using continuous improvement methodologies • Employee of the year in 2010 • First engineer to certify as a “Black Belt” in Six Sigma process improvement methodology • Became the youngest rotational engineer in the company’s history • Built a track record reflecting zero “non-productive” time, no “tool failures or equipment malfunctions”
Establish and manage a production team of +120 employees to deliver precision guided munitions • Successfully design, implement and commission multiple assembly lines to produce a variety of guided munitions • Implement lean process techniques to ensure single piece flow and reduce non-value-added steps • Oversee the day-to-day running of production to ensure on time delivery with the highest quality standards while staying within budget
Managing a production team of +200 employees to deliver state-of-the-art military vehicles in a fast-changing modern conflict environment • Successfully deliver over 2000 vehicles in no less than 3 years • Improve time per unit on various models by between 40%-70% • Successfully manage an extremely ambitious ramp-up curve of 10 to 90 vehicles per month in 2 years • Ensure all vehicles are delivered ahead of contract with ZERO customer defects • Manage Daily Loading Plans, Shortages, Engineering and Suppliers Issues • Continuous drive to identify waste, improve flow and implement Lean principles
Leading a maintenance driven team which specialises in preventative maintenance and capital expenditure (Capex) projects in the oil refinery • Managing a diverse group of individuals to meet targets and deadlines • Managing contractors to meet deliverables while maintaining quality and safety standards • Identifying waste and drive continuous improvement initiatives • Managing budgets while maintaining machine availability • Repair and fabrication of parts to limit down time and break downs • Enforcing zero tolerance on Safety, Health and Environmental standards (SHE)
Leading a maintenance driven company which specialises in filtration and heating systems used in the engineering industry • Leading a maintenance driven team focused on limiting break-downs and ensuring reliability • Implementing preventative maintenance to ensure maximum plant availability • Employing a relationship-driven approach, aimed at creating long term and profitable client relationships • Managing clients with unique requirements and deadlines • Managing budgets and streamlining processes to keep overheads as low as possible • Other duties included Debtors and Creditors, Payroll, Sales and Marketing