15 Years' experience in Manufacturing and Supply Chain. Growing through various positions. Starting as a process engineer to gain broad experience in various processes, technologies and products with strong connection to MTD and RnD groups. Leading lean optimization activities for E2E value streams. Developing leadership and team management skills on different organizational levels through roles with growing responsibilities. Expanding to Plant Manager role for Healthcare Plant, including management of +500 employees, safe environment, diversified portfolio, multiple technologies and catalyzing continuous improvement to achieve results. Building Lean Six Sigma culture, developing strong future leaders and driving continuous improvement change across Healthcare Plants in EMEA. Next translating business requirements into lean value stream strategies, championing key CAPEX and OPEX projects and working closely with global teams to drive tactics for service, COGS and cash. In my most recent role as Director of Manufacturing Operations, I'm focus is on delivering strong financial results while upholding the highest standards of safety and compliance across all manufacturing operations. I'm deeply committed to nurturing talent and fostering a culture of continuous development within the organisation. Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organisational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgement to positively impact company success.
Execute the Manufacturing & Supply Chain strategy that aligns with business objectives to achieve and continuously improve the performance of plant operations. Achieve through a strong focus on developing the people, engaging the community and creating a safe and healthy work environment.
Execution of the area customer/business/plan priorities across multiple value streams for Dental and Filtration & Separation Divisions. Mix of manufacturing and supply chain functional expertise. Strong principle-based coaching and collaboration skills. Contact point between business and manufacturing.
Lean Six Sigma leader able to deploy global strategy in the area, develop leaders and deliver results. Driving E2E Healthcare Business Group Area improvement process aligned with global processes through Manufacturing & Supply Chain initiatives and activities to deliver financial results aligned to goals
Oversight of one of 3M's largest 3M Healthcare manufacturing operations in EMEA with 500+ people. Strong emphasis on People and Culture development and ensuring sustainable and efficient operations for our customers and shareholders.
Lead of the manufacturing module in the 3M healthcare plant with 160+ people. Lead teams to create high value, cost effective products and provide superior customer service. Defining VSIP including CAPEX to ensure longer term success with productivity, and technology enhancements. Works to continuously enforce and improve daily tier processes, daily accountability boards, standard work, visual controls, material flow and coaching.
Responsible for transfer and start-up of the new production operation according to schedule and KPIs. Coordinate communication within the project team and key stakeholders and functional leaders.
Lead hourly production teams (100+ FTE incl Unions on site) to execute the department strategy in compliance with Safety and Quality standards. Develop the team's “win the day” mentality through training, coaching and continuous improvement activities. Coordinates operating activities so that products are manufactured on schedule, within quality standards, and meeting cost objectives as directed by customer-focused value stream feedback.
Lead process engineering teams to build and execute improvement projects aligned to performance priorities and strategies. Develop the team's technical and project management capabilities.
Execute improvements to manufacturing processes and equipment in aligned with strategic objectives to achieve and enhance the performance of the responsible processes in the plant. Production start-up, ramp-up and stabilization (precision coating, compounding, web handling, converting).