Experienced international manager who works with leadership teams to improve operational performance and gain competitive advantage by identifying performance and process gaps and then pragmatically addressing them through people, organizational and systemic changes. I have over 25 years of experience in management, quality, product and project management, and operational excellence.
PROBLEM SOLVER**
An experienced leader who trains staff internationally to become effective problem solvers in manufacturing.
Driver of taskforce approaches for problems, crises and (de-)escalations.
Creator of LEAN systems and organizations for continuous improvement based on transparent awareness of cost drivers and a process for systematically identifying and eliminating root causes.
Expert in methodologies and tools (8D, A3, DMAIC).
BUSINESS PROCESS CHAMPION**
Driving business process redesign to optimize headcount, build synergies and eliminate waste.
Facilitating workshops for key value streams to align and engage companies worldwide in operations.
Advocate of effective process-based management systems (IATF16949 and ISO).
Inspiring employees to boost engagement and ownership in change processes.
Program and launch manager (PMO).
STRATEGIST**
Enabling key strategic planning and implementation at leadership level. Implementing strategic scorecards and business goals and key result areas across all departments and sites.
Developing KPIs and reporting systems.
Working closely with colleagues on IT-supported projects with best return on investment (ROI) and affordable costs for the company.
Also served as board member (Korea and South Africa) for budgeting and performance reviews.
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