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Experienced Production Manager and Quality Engineer with Lean Manufacturing Expertise
Carei, Romania
Worldwide
Bachelor of Business AdministrationAuditingAutomotive IndustryISO 9000Business EfficiencyBusiness Process ImprovementFailure Mode Effects AnalysisGembaGraphic DesignInternational Automotive Task ForceLean ProcessesMachineryManagement SystemsManufacturingMinitabProduction Part Approval Process
Lean Manufacturing
Extensive expertise in Lean Manufacturing methodologies including 5S, Gemba, Standard Work, Visual Management, SMED, Value Stream Mapping, and Poka Yoke for process optimization and waste reduction.
Production Management
Over 10 years of hands-on experience in production environments across machinery, metalworking, automotive, and garment industries, driving process improvements and ensuring robust quality performance.
Quality Engineering
Proficient in quality management tools including FMEA, CP, PPAP, 8D, RCA, Minitab, and DOE across multiple industries, with experience implementing and improving quality management systems.
Integrated Management Systems
Expert knowledge of ISO9001, ISO45001, OHSAS18001, ISO3834-2, EN1090-1/-2 EXC4, EN15085-2 CL1, IATF 16949 standards for comprehensive quality management.
Team Leadership
Experience managing teams of over 150 employees during operational stabilization and transition phases, with proven ability in training and development.
Process Optimization
Skills in bottleneck analysis, layout design, TPM, OEE, and performance tracking to enhance operational efficiency and productivity.
Auditing
Expertise in conducting internal audits, customer audits, and production process auditing, including 5S audits for continuous improvement.
Extensive expertise in Lean Manufacturing methodologies including 5S, Gemba, Standard Work, Visual Management, SMED, Value Stream Mapping, and Poka Yoke for process optimization and waste reduction.
Production Management
Over 10 years of hands-on experience in production environments across machinery, metalworking, automotive, and garment industries, driving process improvements and ensuring robust quality performance.
Quality Engineering
Proficient in quality management tools including FMEA, CP, PPAP, 8D, RCA, Minitab, and DOE across multiple industries, with experience implementing and improving quality management systems.
Integrated Management Systems
Expert knowledge of ISO9001, ISO45001, OHSAS18001, ISO3834-2, EN1090-1/-2 EXC4, EN15085-2 CL1, IATF 16949 standards for comprehensive quality management.
Team Leadership
Experience managing teams of over 150 employees during operational stabilization and transition phases, with proven ability in training and development.
Process Optimization
Skills in bottleneck analysis, layout design, TPM, OEE, and performance tracking to enhance operational efficiency and productivity.
Auditing
Expertise in conducting internal audits, customer audits, and production process auditing, including 5S audits for continuous improvement.
Experience
Professional experience10+ years
Freelancer since2021
Languages
EnglishFluentRomanianBasic knowledgeHungarianNative speaker
Project history
Delivered Value-Added (LEAN) Production System trainings and facilitated CIP workshops for shopfloor workers. Coached Go Gemba routines and waste analysis tools. Trained hundreds of participants, embedding LEAN thinking into daily operations.
Self-employed consultant conducting assessments of business processes. Developed and delivered training sessions on lean manufacturing and quality management. Designed and implemented quality management systems, achieving 40% reduction in non-conformities.
Led a team of over 150 staff during operational transition. Supported Quality Department in absence of Quality Manager. Developed OEE data collection processes, managed customer complaint resolution, and led cross-functional daily Gemba walks.