Production Manager
Code: E-AZ269
Location
CzechiaSlovakia
Language
Field of expertise
Top managementProductionProject managementQualityR&DTechnologyLogistics
Professional experiences
1.5 years
- Senior Manager - Operations and ManufacturingLed operational and manufacturing strategy, driving production efficiency, Lean practices, and continuous process improvements for automotive projects.
7 months
- Interim GM ReplacementManaged executive transition to a new shareholder, executing audits, setting company strategy, driving sales growth, and optimizing fixed costs via SMED.
6 months
- Project Industrialisation and Production Management / Shop Manufacturing Manager – Interim projectLed project industrialization and manufacturing setup for automotive applications, optimizing injection moulding and foaming operations for OEM clients.
2 years
- Shop Production Manager / DirectorDirected operations across two automotive HPDC and assembly plants for premium OEMs, overseeing 350+ staff, P&L, automation, and major CAPEX investments.
The person behind the role
Results-driven Operations and Plant Director with over 20 years of executive leadership in Tier 1 automotive manufacturing. Expert in greenfield setups, high-pressure die casting, moulding, Lean implementation, and full P&L management.
Skills
Lean manufacturingCAPEXOPEXSMEDPPAPAPQPSAP5SSix SigmaISO 9001IATF 16949ISO 14001ISO 45001Continuous ImprovementMS OfficeAccessPowerPointOutlookVisual BasicVisioDepartment leadershipDaily operationsRestructuralisationCost reductionLEAN
Career highlights
- Executive plant leadership and operations management for major OEM Tier 1 suppliers
- Proven track record in P&L ownership, CAPEX planning, and multimillion-euro budget execution
- Expertise in HPDC casting, injection moulding, extrusion, and automated assembly
- Extensive experience in greenfield industrialization, plant relocation, and turnaround
- Implementation of Lean, SMED, 5S, and automotive quality standards (IATF 16949, APQP, PPAP)
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