Operations Plant Manager & Site Lead

Manufacturing of electro-mechanical devices

• Management of the entire plant with focus on optimization of daily functions, exceeding customer expectations, and achieving KPI's.
• Provided direction and leadership to all levels of employees and managers.
• Reduced costs by eliminating waste and unnecessary labor hours.
• Maximized safety through proactive strategies and well-structured training.
• Directed employees and related programs to maximize team productivity and facility output.
• Monitored and evaluated plant performance to identify areas for improvement and take corrective measures.
• Identified and implemented viable strategies for continuous improvement.
• Led, trained and coached plant staff to facilitate high levels of productivity and quality.
• Promoted collaborative work environment to motivate and engage staff to achieve company objectives.
• Researched latest industry trends and technologies, boosting knowledge and understanding of industrial production.

Production of Immunohematology and Life Science Products

• Management of diverse Supply Chain and Logistics Projects, e.g.: warehouse implementations, restructuring of processes, reengineering of material management.
• Led several improvement projects sponsored by VP Production & VP SCM Europe.
• Warehouse setup (Frankfurt) 12000m2 for approx 15.000 items; planned budget €10Mio, effective €8,5Mio used - avoidance of €1,5 Mio.
• Warehouse reengineering in Munich by introducing 2D/3D scanning system in commissioning (pick & pack); effectivity increase by 100% and cost avoidance of €100.000 p.a.
• Successful SAP R/3 MM/WM implementation.
• Conducted thorough reviews of operations to devise and deploy additional improvement strategies.
• Recommended operational improvements based on tracking and analysis of data.
• Evaluated diverse organizational systems to identify workflow, communication, and resource utilization issues.

Production of TETRA Radio Transmission Systems

• Organization & management of the purchasing and logistic activities, personnel management & responsibility, initiation & realization of process and productivity improvements to guarantee best possible logistic performance.
• Black Belt Project improving OTD from avg. 75% to 90% for the Value Stream TETRA Base Stations with an impact of €500k (by mainly remodeling of the production planning schedule process in Oracle).
• Management of approx. 20 specific DMAIC Green Belt Projects generating a cost savings impact of at least €1,0Mio (in avg. €50K each), coaching and mentoring.
• Event driven cost reductions generating €600k savings; among them, transfer of specific production steps to companies specialized on employing disabled people (part of the Motorola Integration program).
• Responsibility for production line transfer in Israel.
• Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
• Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.
• Reduced waste and pursued revenue development strategies to keep department aligned with sales and profit targets.

Production of Airplane Turbines

• Main activities: MRP, Critical Parts Management, Performance Reviews, Project-Management, KPI's.
• Forecasted production schedules and adjusted plans to accommodate changes in demand.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align production plans with customer requirements.
• Created and implemented tracking systems to monitor progress and meet deadlines.
• Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
• Planned production schedules, taking employee production rates, company needs and seasonal changes into account.

Production of Pharmaceutical Diagnostics & Instruments

• Responsible for Material Management & Production Planning, Customer Fulfillment.
• Led hiring, onboarding and training of new hires to fulfill business requirements.
• Managed inventory and supply chain operations to achieve timely and accurate delivery of goods and services.
• Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
• Analyzed and reported on key performance metrics to senior management.
• Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers to obtain best pricing and terms.
• Directed initiatives to improve work environment, company culture and overall business strategy.

Production of Tractors and Agricultural Machinery

• Main activities: L/C Analysis, international business & trade, customs, customer service, bureaucratic analysis of export documents.
• Prepared various import, export and supplier forms for customs submittal.
• Processed company's import permit and export license processes.
• Developed and maintained relationships with customs brokers, freight forwarders and customers.
• Obtained necessary import and export licenses and permits for shipments.