Operations Plant Manager & Site Lead

Manufacturing of electro-mechanical devices

• Managed the entire plant, focusing on optimizing daily operations, exceeding customer expectations, and meeting KPIs
• Provided direction and leadership to employees and managers at all levels
• Reduced costs by eliminating waste and unnecessary labor hours
• Enhanced safety through proactive strategies and structured training programs
• Directed staff and related programs to maximize team productivity and facility output
• Monitored and evaluated plant performance to identify improvement areas and take corrective actions
• Identified and implemented strategies for continuous improvement
• Led, trained, and coached plant staff to maintain high productivity and quality levels
• Fostered a collaborative environment to motivate and engage staff in achieving company objectives
• Researched industry trends and technologies to expand knowledge of industrial production

Production of immunohematology and life science products

• Managed diverse supply chain and logistics projects, including warehouse implementations, process restructuring, and material management reengineering
• Led improvement projects sponsored by VP Production and VP SCM Europe
• Set up a 12,000 m² warehouse in Frankfurt for approximately 15,000 items; planned budget €10M, used €8.5M—saving €1.5M
• Reengineered Munich warehouse by introducing 2D/3D scanning in picking and packing, doubling efficiency and avoiding €100,000 in annual costs
• Successfully implemented SAP R/3 MM/WM
• Conducted thorough operations reviews to devise and deploy improvement strategies
• Recommended operational improvements based on data tracking and analysis
• Evaluated organizational systems to identify workflow, communication, and resource utilization issues

Production of TETRA radio transmission systems

• Organized and managed purchasing and logistics activities, personnel, and process improvements to ensure top logistics performance
• Led a Black Belt project that increased on-time delivery from 75% to 90% for TETRA base stations, saving €500K by redesigning the production scheduling process in Oracle
• Managed about 20 DMAIC Green Belt projects, each saving on average €50K, totaling over €1M; provided coaching and mentoring
• Implemented event-driven cost reductions, saving €600K, including transferring specific production steps to companies employing disabled workers as part of Motorola’s integration program
• Oversaw production line transfer to Israel
• Monitored daily activities and mentored team members to maximize performance
• Managed budgets and resource allocation to boost productivity and profitability
• Reduced waste and pursued revenue strategies to align with sales and profit targets

Production of airplane turbines

• Main duties: MRP, critical parts management, performance reviews, project management, KPIs
• Forecasted production schedules and adjusted plans for demand changes
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align production with customer requirements
• Created and implemented tracking systems to monitor progress and meet deadlines
• Used analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions
• Planned schedules considering employee rates, company needs, and seasonal changes

Production of pharmaceutical diagnostics & instruments

• Managed material management, production planning, and customer fulfillment
• Led hiring, onboarding, and training of new staff to meet business needs
• Oversaw inventory and supply chain operations for timely, accurate deliveries
• Supervised operations staff and ensured compliance with company policies
• Analyzed and reported key performance metrics to senior management
• Negotiated contracts with vendors for best pricing and terms
• Directed initiatives to improve work environment, company culture, and business strategy

Production of tractors and agricultural machinery

• Handled L/C analysis, international trade, customs, customer service, and export documentation
• Prepared import, export, and supplier forms for customs
• Managed company import permits and export license processes
• Built relationships with customs brokers, freight forwarders, and customers
• Obtained necessary import and export licenses and permits