Efstatious Vasilopoulos - COO, CRO, Plant Manager, OPEX, Restructuring, Transformation

Q: Where is Efstatious based?

Efstatious is based in Neukirchen-Vluyn, Germany and can operate in on-site , hybrid , and remote work models.

Q: What languages does Efstatious speak?

Efstatious speaks the following languages: German (Native), Greek (Native), English (Advanced), Dutch (Elementary) .

Q: How many years of experience does Efstatious have?

Efstatious has at least 37 years of experience. During this time, Efstatious has worked in at least 25 different roles and for 9 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 6 months . Note that Efstatious may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Efstatious's latest experience?

Efstatious's most recent position is Plant Manager at GustavoGusto GmbH Group at EV Consulting .

Q: What companies has Efstatious worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Efstatious has worked for EV Consulting .

Q: Which industries is Efstatious most experienced in?

Efstatious is most experienced in industries like Food and Beverage , Energy , and Manufacturing . Efstatious also has some experience in Professional Services and Metals and Mining .

Q: Which business areas is Efstatious most experienced in?

Efstatious is most experienced in business areas like Production/Manufacturing , Operations , and Supply Chain Management . Efstatious also has some experience in Project Management , Research and Development (R&D) , and Procurement and Purchasing .

Q: Which industries has Efstatious worked in recently?

Efstatious has recently worked in industries like Food and Beverage , Professional Services , and Metals and Mining .

Q: Which business areas has Efstatious worked in recently?

Efstatious has recently worked in business areas like Operations , Supply Chain Management , and Production/Manufacturing .

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Neukirchen-Vluyn, Germany

Experience

May 2025 - Nov 2025

7 months

Plant Manager at GustavoGusto GmbH Group

EV Consulting

Covered vacancy at the Munich-area site with ~200 employees in multi-shift operations
Transformed maintenance from reactive to preventive, reducing losses in yield, staffing, and waste
Coached leadership in OPEX and shopfloor management

Jan 2025 - May 2025

5 months

Plant Relocation Project Manager at Flora Food Group

EV Consulting

Led relocation of production portfolio from Sweden to Poland and Portugal
Ensured project targets for timing, cost, and savings

May 2024 - Jun 2024

2 months

Consultant at Willhelm Brandenburg

EV Consulting

Conducted a potential analysis of maintenance operations at the Frankfurt plant

Apr 2023 - Feb 2024

11 months

Managing Director at FSB Backwaren GmbH

EV Consulting

Transformed maintenance from reactive to preventive, reducing losses in yield, staffing, and waste
Coached leadership in OPEX and shopfloor management, and acquired new B2B customers
Developed master plan for strategic site security in a competitive environment

Mar 2023 - Present

3 years 1 month

COO - HUB Director at Continental Bakeries

EV Consulting

Led transformation in operations after a compliance incident
Managed four sites with ~850 employees, reducing waste and fixed costs while increasing OTIF

Sep 2022 - Apr 2023

8 months

Plant Manager and Project Manager for Plant Relocation at Hessing Supervers

EV Consulting

Managed project for consolidating vegetable and fruit processing plants across NL-Venlo and D-Schwalmtal
Built project management structure with clear RACI, timeline, milestones, and budget control (~€3 m)
Took over plant manager role at Schwalmtal after incumbent left and coached the successor

May 2022 - Oct 2022

6 months

Advisor for OPEX and Managing Director Succession at Ergüllü GmbH

EV Consulting

Conducted interviews with department heads and the owner to analyze current structures and management team dynamics
Coached the owner on role adaptation and behavior for future leadership succession

May 2022 - Sep 2022

5 months

Project Manager for Automation at MEGGLE Bakery GmbH

EV Consulting

Managed evaluation of a multi-million investment in end-of-line automation installed in Q1 2021
Addressed underperformance and halted optimization between supplier and client
Re-evaluated strategic automation decisions due to underachieved performance targets

Dec 2021 - Apr 2022

5 months

Plant Manager at Active Nutrition International GmbH

EV Consulting

Temporarily took over responsibilities during parental leave until the new plant manager started
Reorganized production, quality management, and R&D with a new decision-making structure
Implemented OKR methodology for goal alignment and project coordination in the company

Sep 2021 - Dec 2021

4 months

OPEX Expert and Managing Director Coach at ALUNORF-GmbH

EV Consulting

Led the OPEX team and assessed the current state of the implemented WCM/ABS system
Developed a master plan for the further rollout of WCM/ABS across the site after the Corona lockdown halted progress

Dec 2020 - May 2021

6 months

COO at BIOVEGAN GmbH

EV Consulting

After the takeover of BV by the Finexx Group, set up a professional management team to ensure a smooth handover without friction
Addressed lack of self-sustaining organization and responsibility due to patriarchal leadership
Established KPI-driven structures, defined processes, and standards in the production area

Sep 2018 - Nov 2020

2 years 3 months

Operations Director & Global HSE Group Pillar Lead

Felix GmbH

Introduced a Safety First culture, reducing reportable accidents from 35 (2018) to 7 (YTD 2020)
Launched sustainability program
Implemented IWS system in all plants, achieving >€1 m annual savings and rapid phase 1 completion
Developed operations master plan for profitability and asset base optimization (>€1 m savings)
Established master vendor concept, extended payment terms from 22 to 38 days, and saved €500k in can procurement
Consolidated inventories from three warehouses into one

Oct 2015 - Aug 2018

2 years 11 months

IWS Director for 28 Sites in Europe

Intersnack Group

Rolled out IWS production system across 28 sites
Trained ~2,000 employees and provided senior leadership coaching
Introduced compliance system for program safeguarding
Achieved €3 m annual savings through tool implementation
Reached phase 1 in 10 plants by end of 2019

May 2013 - Sep 2015

2 years 5 months

Plant Manager at Kempen plant

Griesson de Beukelaer

Created master plan to secure site until 2020
Reduced cleaning times by >10% and external cleaning costs
Increased equipment availability by 5%
Improved productivity by 5% through SMED analyses

Jun 2012 - Apr 2013

11 months

Plant Manager Alsbach / Petersau

Intersnack GmbH

Developed master plan to expand Alsbach capacity by 20% to >50 kto
Increased pellet production capacity by 10%
Reduced changeover and cleaning times via SMED workshops
Optimized drying process and reduced absenteeism from 7% to 4.5%

Jan 2011 - May 2012

1 year 5 months

Plant Manager at Cloppenburg Plant

Intersnack GmbH

Expanded pellet production through start-up optimization
Reduced waste and rework by 30% by standardizing start-up procedures
Built competence for four-shift pellet operations
Managed €3 m extruder line acquisition for Pombär production
Introduced 5S audits to improve hygiene

Jul 2008 - Dec 2010

2 years 6 months

Operations Manager at Erkrath Plant

Lieken Brot und Backwaren GmbH

Reorganized equipment cleaning to improve microbiology
Reduced overfill waste from 1% to 0.2%
Optimized raw material usage through process parameter tuning
Cut downtime and implemented preventive maintenance
Executed plant relocation and closure by 12/2010

May 2007 - Jun 2008

1 year 2 months

Assistant Plant Manager

Delfi Cocoa Hamburg

Oct 2006 - Apr 2007

7 months

Supply Chain & Commercial Manager (NL, Veghel)

Mars GmbH

Jul 2003 - Oct 2006

3 years 4 months

Site & Segment Industrial Engineer (Europe)

Mars GmbH

Nov 2002 - Jun 2003

8 months

Site Industrial Manager (Viersen)

Mars GmbH

Dec 2000 - Oct 2002

1 year 11 months

Production Shift Manager (Trainee Program)

Mars GmbH

Sep 1997 - Nov 2000

3 years 3 months

Industrial Engineering Technician

Mars GmbH

Jul 1993 - Aug 1997

4 years 2 months

Maintenance Technician

Mars GmbH

Feb 1989 - Jun 1993

4 years 5 months

Energy Device Electronics Technician

Forschungszentrum Jülich GmbH

Industries Experience

See where this freelancer has spent most of their professional time. Longer bars indicate deeper hands-on experience, while shorter ones reflect targeted or project-based work.

Experienced in Food and Beverage (30 years), Energy (4.5 years), Manufacturing (2.5 years), Professional Services (0.5 years), and Metals and Mining (0.5 years).

Food and Beverage

Energy

Manufacturing

Professional Services

Metals and Mining

Business Areas Experience

The graph below provides a cumulative view of the freelancer's experience across multiple business areas, calculated from completed and active engagements. It highlights the areas where the freelancer has most frequently contributed to planning, execution, and delivery of business outcomes.

Experienced in Production (27.5 years), Operations (25 years), Supply Chain Management (5.5 years), Project Management (4.5 years), Research and Development (4.5 years), and Procurement (2 years).

Production

Operations

Supply Chain Management

Project Management

Research and Development

Procurement

Summary

Operational and strategic strength combined with versatile experience. Strong in day-to-day operations, sustainably capitalizing on opportunities.
Integrative leadership skills with strong communication to develop employees through coaching.
Above-average expertise in complex production and business processes, managed and optimized with clear, goal-focused direction.
Clarity about my values: openness, honesty, and loyalty, with an inclusive and appreciative leadership style.
Strong conflict-resolution skills to lead structural changes profitably as a change manager.

Skills

Bridging Vacancies In The Supply Chain Area
Coo
Plant Management
Project Leadership - Pmo
Leadership Coaching
Transformation And Restructuring
Expert In Opex, Shopfloor Management, And Occupational Safety

Languages

German

Native

Greek

Native

English

Advanced

Dutch

Elementary

Education

Sep 1995 - Aug 1997

Rheinische Fachhochschule e.V. Köln

Technical Business Manager · Cologne, Germany · GOOD

Jul 1989 - Jun 1993

Gewerbliche Schule II Aachen

State-certified Technician · Aachen, Germany · GOOD

Sep 1987 - Jan 1989

KFA – Jülich GmbH

Apprenticeship as an energy equipment electrician · Jülich, Germany

...and 3 more

Certifications & licenses

Instructor certification exam

Chamber of Industry and Commerce Mönchengladbach

Profile

Created

January 2026

Last Update

January 2026

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Efstatious based?

Efstatious is based in Neukirchen-Vluyn, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

What languages does Efstatious speak?

Efstatious speaks the following languages: German (Native), Greek (Native), English (Advanced), Dutch (Elementary).

How many years of experience does Efstatious have?

Efstatious has at least 37 years of experience. During this time, Efstatious has worked in at least 25 different roles and for 9 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 6 months. Note that Efstatious may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Efstatious be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Efstatious would be well-suited for roles such as: Plant Manager at GustavoGusto GmbH Group, Plant Relocation Project Manager at Flora Food Group, Consultant at Willhelm Brandenburg.

What is Efstatious's latest experience?

Efstatious's most recent position is Plant Manager at GustavoGusto GmbH Group at EV Consulting.

What companies has Efstatious worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Efstatious has worked for EV Consulting.

Which industries is Efstatious most experienced in?

Efstatious is most experienced in industries like Food and Beverage, Energy, and Manufacturing. Efstatious also has some experience in Professional Services and Metals and Mining.

Which business areas is Efstatious most experienced in?

Efstatious is most experienced in business areas like Production/Manufacturing, Operations, and Supply Chain Management. Efstatious also has some experience in Project Management, Research and Development (R&D), and Procurement and Purchasing.

Which industries has Efstatious worked in recently?

Efstatious has recently worked in industries like Food and Beverage, Professional Services, and Metals and Mining.

Which business areas has Efstatious worked in recently?

Efstatious has recently worked in business areas like Operations, Supply Chain Management, and Production/Manufacturing.

What is Efstatious's education?

Efstatious attended Rheinische Fachhochschule e.V. Köln.

Does Efstatious have any certificates?

Efstatious has 1 certificate: Instructor certification exam.

What is the availability of Efstatious?

Efstatious is immediately available part-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Efstatious?

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