Róbert Pásztor

Industrial Operations Leader | Plant Management | Lean Transformation | Operational Excellence | Manufacturing Performance Improvement

Bratislava Metropolitan Area

About

I help manufacturing organizations transform strategy into execution. With more than 15 years of experience in manufacturing, operations and continuous improvement, I focus on building sustainable management systems that improve business performance, develop leaders and create a culture of continuous improvement. My professional journey has evolved from production management to driving organizational transformation through Lean principles, Operational Excellence and Strategy Deployment. I believe that sustainable results are achieved not only through process improvement but also through leadership development, employee engagement and clear strategic alignment. My expertise includes designing and implementing performance management systems, deploying strategic objectives through Hoshin Kanri, developing Lean capabilities, leading change initiatives and building high-performing teams. MISSION To develop organizations where strategy, leadership and continuous improvement work together to deliver sustainable business results.

Experience

  • TOMRA Recycling (3 yrs 5 mos)
    • Lean & Maintenance Manager
      Jan 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 6 mos

      Leading Lean transformation and operational excellence initiatives within manufacturing operations while supporting strategic development of production systems and maintenance processes. Key achievements and responsibilities: - Developed and implemented Lean strategy aligned with operational objectives and business priorities - Led Value Stream Mapping initiatives resulting in improved material flow, process transparency and operational efficiency - Introduced production balancing, capacity optimization and takt-based manufacturing principles - Implemented TPM and visual management systems to improve equipment reliability, operational discipline and production performance - Established operational management tools including Fast Response Tables, escalation systems and visual management standards - Coached managers and operational teams in Lean thinking, problem solving and continuous improvement methodologies - Supported production transfer activities from Germany to Slovakia - Actively contributed to factory layout optimization, production line development and operational stabilization initiatives

    • Lean Specialist
      Feb 2023 - Jan 2024 · 1 yr

  • STRABAG (Slovakia)
    • Plant Manager
      Feb 2021 - Feb 2023 · 2 yrs 1 mo

      Full responsibility for manufacturing plant performance, organizational development and operational strategy. Key achievements and responsibilities: • Led plant operations with responsibility for approximately 150 employees • Successfully restructured organizational hierarchy and improved operational effectiveness • Improved productivity, cost efficiency and overall operational performance • Established stronger accountability, communication and performance management systems • Developed and implemented plant strategy including investment planning and organizational development • Built HR processes, hiring standards and employee development programs • Strengthened Health & Safety culture and operational discipline • Created KPI-driven management framework supporting sustainable business growth

    • Process & LEAN specialist
      Nov 2019 - Feb 2021 · 1 yr 4 mos

  • Production & CI Manager at AURIA Solutions
    Apr 2018 - Nov 2019 · 1 yr 8 mos

    Led production ramp-up and operational stabilization activities - Managed production performance, productivity improvement and cost optimization initiatives - Implemented Lean Manufacturing principles and performance management systems - Supported customer audits and launch activities for major automotive OEMs - Led teams of up to 180 employees and supported organizational development - Managed operational challenges during startup and growth phases

  • Adler Pelzer Group Bratislava (Bratislava)
    • Production & CI Manager
      Apr 2017 - Apr 2018 · 1 yr 1 mo

      Participated in greenfield startup activities including production layout design and manufacturing readiness - Developed production structures, capacity planning and workforce strategies - Led production and CI teams with responsibility for operational performance - Implemented Lean Manufacturing tools including SMED, Kaizen, Kanban and 5S - Supported successful launch of serial production and achievement of customer requirements - Managed production optimization and continuous improvement initiatives

    • OpEx
      Jan 2017 - Apr 2017 · 4 mos

  • Production & R&D Manager at SodetalAWT
    Oct 2015 - Dec 2016 · 1 yr 3 mos