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

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

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

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

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

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,...