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Riga, Lv

Riga, Latvia

Redefined internal processes by implementing state-of-the-art management system acknowledged by the external auditors. Established an internal network of management system auditors, defined clear KPIs in all processes, implemented performance-based bonus systems, and decentralized decision-making processes. Promoted value-based company culture established on mutual trust and respect, continuous improvements, communication, and employee involvement.

Riga

Added my share to make the world a better place by promoting and encouraging consumption of sustainable and ethical foods with reduced impact to the environment, animal welfare, and increased health benefits.

Riga, Latvia

Implemented Livonia Management System and successfully certified according to ISO 9001:2015 quality standard that increased company competitive advantage, boosted production efficiency and reduced non-quality costs by 350 thousand EUR in the first fiscal year. Created internal communication platform NEXT accessible to all employees that became a primary tool for internal communication and process improvements within the organization (over 600 employee improvements registered in first 12 months). Reengineered remuneration system in Production Department by implementing transparent evaluation criteria and performance-based bonuses.Analyzing business processes and by using Lean guidelines, together with a team of 8 subordinates, implementing the required improvements to increase process efficiency and reduce waste.

Developed and managed a brand-new business unit within the group and lead a team responsible for ready-made garment development, production, and sales for private-label and own-brand customers. Actively committed to sales process and market penetration, established personal relationships with customers in various countries as Russia, Czech Republic, Germany, Kazakhstan, Poland, Israel, Netherlands, and others, leading to contracts valued over 3 million EUR annually. Successfully organized strategical acquisition of lingerie ready garment producer in Belarus to expand operations, add capacity and competence for ready-made garment production with a target to produce all of "Senselle by Felina" in the Belarus unit, located close to the brand’s main markets, Eastern Europe and CIS countries.Initiated and completed certification of the production unit according to BSCI A-grade standards to emphasize the focus on Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), and to expand opportunities for private-label manufacturing for respected and well-known international lingerie brands.

Latvia

Lead team of 330 employees who ensured technical development and full manufacturing process of functional garments based on functional circular knit fabrics using cutting-edge technologies as ultrasonic cutting, laser cutting, hot air bonding, and sophisticated software programs to transfor Spectre Latvia from classical textile manufacturing company to one of the most sophisticated and most efficient functional clothing manufacturers in Europe.Advocated for Lean and TOC principles, promoting efficiency improvement philosophy throughout the whole organization.

Lead department responsible for R&D, purchasing, manufacturing, internal and external logistics, deliveries, installation of the products, and after-sales maintenance service.

Shanghai City, China

As co-author and project manager of Latvia Pavilion in World Expo 2010 in Shanghai successfully managed construction and operation of the most visited Expo pavilion Latvia has ever built.

- Improved Latvia Plant performance according to Lean Manufacturing, Short Interval Management, 5S, Value Stream Mapping and other leading-edge performance improvement methods and techniques.- Reengineered the whole supply chain organization of Latvia Plant to meet growing demands of customers and company, which experienced 60% turnover increase annually.

- Managed various international projects regarding manufacturing process transfers- Performed quality audits according to ISO 9000:2000 quality standard and ISO 14000:1996 environmental standard

- Developed a new costing models for all products manufactured in factory and calculated price estimates for new products required by customers.- Implemented and controlled the Manufacturing Production Control module of ERP software Scala.

Mba, Business Administration

Bachelor, Faculty Of Entrepreneur Economy And Administration. Specialty - Economist