Reutlingen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
MBA certified Director of Operations, expert in industrial management. Leading business optimization and transformation initiatives to develop high-performing and profitable manufacturing organisations within different industries. Key strengths include effective and inspiring leadership style while introducing new technology and manufacturing capabilities to drive performance. Hands-on management, increase capacity and develop growth strategies. Implementing continuous process improvement environments across all aspects of production, assembly, quality, safety, and lean manufacturing. Management of multiple-site operations, capital budgets, material planning, P&L and revenue.
Risk Management, KPI Implementation and +2 skills
Industrial Operations Director responsible for industrial operations, CAPEX, P&L and material planning for Brazilian manufacturing sites, reporting to the CEO Brazil and Group CEO. Accountable for leading initiatives to restructure operations, increase production and introduce new manufacturing capabilities and lean manufacturing. Leading the organization change to become a state-of-the-art commercial refrigeration manufacturer. Leading process improvement actvities and investment plans. Introduction and roll-out of Lean Manufacturing techniques, including standardization of process development techniques. Verticalization of operations and the introduction of new manufacturing capabilities including Thermoforming, Plastic Injections, Laser Punching, and Press and Punch capacity increases. Set-up formal employee review and development program.
Responsible for Engineering, Production, and Technical development, Project Management, Operations, and Comercial departments. Long term strategy development. Grew the company from R$36MM in 2009 to R$150MM. Sold the 4 largest projects in the company's history. Developed the entry of the company into the Offshore Oil & Gas equipment segment. Responsible for the development and the negotiation of the acquisition of the Dutch company SAS. With this acquisition the world-wide revenues of the company grew to over R$300 MM. Focus point for the integration of the two companies, standardizing procedures, project management methodology, and systems.
Responsible for the complete restructuring of the company's engineering department and improving the effectiveness of the technologies applied. Managed team of over 75 engineers in the team in Brazil and in addition several overseas teams working on multiple projects.
Responsible for all comercial development and Sales. Grew the company from R$36MM in 2009 to R$150MM in 2012. Sold the 3 largest projects in the company's history. Developed the entry of the company into the Offshore Oil & Gas equipment segment. Responsible for the development and the negotiation of the acquisition of the Dutch company SAS. With this acquisition the world-wide revenues of the company grew to over R$300 MM for 2012.
Responsible for all operational departments of the company. Engineering, planning, purchasing, maufacturing, assembly, installation, and services. After completing a restructuring of the company's organizational structure and departments, I was asked to become Director for Business Development and Strategy.