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Lubbeek, Be

Tienen, Vlaanderen, België

Function : responsible for the plant in Tienen (> 200 employees)* directing and coordination of plant related activities* identifying and optimizing production processes* determining appropriate plant staffing levels* managing the relationships with local authorities, neighbours and suppliers

Pelt, Vlaanderen, België

Function :* responsible for the EverZinc site in Pelt which is specialised in the production of zinc powder (cetrifugal atimization) for alkaline batteries ; responsible for operations, TQM and product development. The plant is Seveso (high threshold) and ISO 9001 & ISO 14001 certified* member of the international leadership team of EverzincAccomplishments :* Complete reorganisation of the Pelt structure : implementation of a management structure, teamwork, regular… Show more Function :* responsible for the EverZinc site in Pelt which is specialised in the production of zinc powder (cetrifugal atimization) for alkaline batteries ; responsible for operations, TQM and product development. The plant is Seveso (high threshold) and ISO 9001 & ISO 14001 certified* member of the international leadership team of EverzincAccomplishments :* Complete reorganisation of the Pelt structure : implementation of a management structure, teamwork, regular reporting,...* Significant growth of the turnover and EBITDA (15%) with the same number of white collars* Important increase of the safety mindset Show less

Geel

Function :* besides the job description of Operations Manager (see below 2006 - 2012), responsible for the general management of the Belgian Laird site in Geel* optimization of the profitability, customer satisfaction and relations with suppliers and employees* member of the international leadership team within LairdAccomplishments :* integration of Emerson & Cuming into the matrixorganisation of Laird after the acquisition in 2012* implementation of a 'lean' culture… Show more Function :* besides the job description of Operations Manager (see below 2006 - 2012), responsible for the general management of the Belgian Laird site in Geel* optimization of the profitability, customer satisfaction and relations with suppliers and employees* member of the international leadership team within LairdAccomplishments :* integration of Emerson & Cuming into the matrixorganisation of Laird after the acquisition in 2012* implementation of a 'lean' culture (5S, kanban, VSM, the visual factory, SPC, TPM,...) in combination with a self-management system with KPI's* negotiation of agreements with unions (CAO) and finalisation of a social plan after the announcement of the site closure* move of the production to the Czech Republic and US and complete site closure Show less

Westerlo/Geel

Function : * responsible for production, safety, planning, supply chain, customer service, maintenance, investments, costing, quality and supervision of 10 white collars and 40 blue collars* follow-up of team efficiencies by means of KPI’s* issue and follow-up of budgets for production programs, investments,...Accomplishments :* complete re-engineering of the production : introduction and integration of new processes, automation of existing processes to reduce costs and… Show more Function : * responsible for production, safety, planning, supply chain, customer service, maintenance, investments, costing, quality and supervision of 10 white collars and 40 blue collars* follow-up of team efficiencies by means of KPI’s* issue and follow-up of budgets for production programs, investments,...Accomplishments :* complete re-engineering of the production : introduction and integration of new processes, automation of existing processes to reduce costs and increase the output* set-up of a separate production department for the automotive market as a consequence of the specific quality requirements of automotive customers (ISO TS items like PPAP, MSA, 8D,...)* set-up of a detailed cost system to analyze and follow up variances, scrap rates,...* start-up of a production facility in Hyderabad (India)* project leader of the move / relocation of the entire company from Westerlo to Geel Show less

Westerlo

Function :* responsible for the development of new products and processes * definition and implementation of the technical objectives according to the business planAccomplishments :* creation of a competent R&D department (hiring people, purchase of measurement and prototype equipment, development of measurement procedures,...)* development of some high-tech products for telecommunication, military and automotive industry* implementation of a Quality Management… Show more Function :* responsible for the development of new products and processes * definition and implementation of the technical objectives according to the business planAccomplishments :* creation of a competent R&D department (hiring people, purchase of measurement and prototype equipment, development of measurement procedures,...)* development of some high-tech products for telecommunication, military and automotive industry* implementation of a Quality Management system (ISO 9001 certified)* development of software to simulate new absorber products and new measurement techniques in cooperation with the University of Ghent Show less

Kessel-Lo

Responsible for the integration of reliable processes in production area (production of heat-shrinkabel PE sleeves for corrosion protection of pipelines), handling of non-conformities and customer complaints, internal auditor,...

Master In Polymer And Composites Engineering, Eupoco

Civil Engineer Metallurgy And Applied Material Sciences, Metallurgical Engineering