10/20/2026 updated
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Interim Manufacturing Executive | Plant Director | Transformation Leader
Libice nad Cidlinou, Czech Republic
Worldwide
MBA - Master of Business Administration, Business Institute Prague (2013)About me
Hands-on manufacturing executive available for interim and project-based leadership assignments, with 20+ years of international plant and operations experience. Focused on stabilizing operations, improving productivity, leading manufacturing transformation, preparing sites for growth.
Production ManagementTransition ManagementFactory Management
Manufacturing Transformation & Operational Excellence
Expertise in leading manufacturing transformation across multiple production locations, including Lean, CIP and Kaizen methodologies to drive operational excellence, reduce production losses by up to 40% and increase productivity by 25%.
Plant & Operations Leadership
20+ years of international plant and operations leadership experience, including managing organizations of up to 560 employees across production, logistics, quality and purchasing functions at senior executive level.
Cross-Functional Management & Investment Planning
Strong track record in cross-functional leadership across production, quality, logistics and purchasing, combined with investment planning, cost focus and implementation of organizational change to prepare sites for rapid growth.
Interim & Project-Based Management
Proven capability in taking on interim Plant Director, Managing Director and Operations Director roles during transitions and transformations, delivering rapid stabilization and measurable performance improvements.
Productivity & Loss Reduction
Systematic application of Lean, CIP and Kaizen principles to reduce production losses and improve productivity, with documented results including zero workplace accidents and significant efficiency gains.
Growth Preparation & Manufacturing Footprint
Experience in preparing manufacturing organizations and factory footprints for significant revenue growth, including supporting a 110m EUR 2024 plan and 250m EUR 2025 planned revenue level at Kelvion Poland.
Environmental & Sustainability Initiatives
Driving manufacturing transformation initiatives focused on reducing carbon and environmental footprint across production locations.
Quality Management
Strengthening production efficiency and quality management aligned with business targets, integrating cross-functional execution around delivery and quality standards.
Expertise in leading manufacturing transformation across multiple production locations, including Lean, CIP and Kaizen methodologies to drive operational excellence, reduce production losses by up to 40% and increase productivity by 25%.
Plant & Operations Leadership
20+ years of international plant and operations leadership experience, including managing organizations of up to 560 employees across production, logistics, quality and purchasing functions at senior executive level.
Cross-Functional Management & Investment Planning
Strong track record in cross-functional leadership across production, quality, logistics and purchasing, combined with investment planning, cost focus and implementation of organizational change to prepare sites for rapid growth.
Interim & Project-Based Management
Proven capability in taking on interim Plant Director, Managing Director and Operations Director roles during transitions and transformations, delivering rapid stabilization and measurable performance improvements.
Productivity & Loss Reduction
Systematic application of Lean, CIP and Kaizen principles to reduce production losses and improve productivity, with documented results including zero workplace accidents and significant efficiency gains.
Growth Preparation & Manufacturing Footprint
Experience in preparing manufacturing organizations and factory footprints for significant revenue growth, including supporting a 110m EUR 2024 plan and 250m EUR 2025 planned revenue level at Kelvion Poland.
Environmental & Sustainability Initiatives
Driving manufacturing transformation initiatives focused on reducing carbon and environmental footprint across production locations.
Quality Management
Strengthening production efficiency and quality management aligned with business targets, integrating cross-functional execution around delivery and quality standards.
Experience
Professional experience10+ years
Freelancer since2025
Languages
GermanFluentEnglishFluentPolishGoodSlovakNative speakerCzechNative speaker
Project history
Plant leadership focused on operational performance, production continuity and organizational effectiveness. Cross-functional alignment of manufacturing and plant support functions.
Led manufacturing activities across production locations and translated growth objectives into executable manufacturing priorities. Prepared the Poland factory organization and manufacturing footprint for major growth. Drove manufacturing transformation and environmental-footprint reduction initiatives. Applied technical, financial and operational leadership to improve manufacturing efficiency and support investment decisions.
Led end-to-end plant performance across production, quality, cost and planning. Strengthened production efficiency and quality management aligned with business targets.