• Strong project management experience in operations and procurement, in a wide variety of business applications, mainly in European, Japanese and US multinationals.• Starting up & relocation of manufacturing operations to low-cost countries.• Delivering productivity & process improvements utilizing lean manufacturing techniques.• Experienced counsel to R&D: DFA / DFM, FMEA & PEER review.• Experienced in working with diverse cultures: West- & East-Europe, Asia (Japan, China, India).• Broad technical experience:-- Coordinate electronic manufacturing projects to EMS-operations.-- ESD & EPA management.-- PCB assembly (acceptability, rework & repair) according IPC standards.-- Specialist in welding (ultrasonic-welding, spot-welding...) & certified in lead-free soldering process techniques: SMT (Surface Mount Technology) & THT (Thru-Hole Technology).-- Familiar with the RoHS Directive 2002/95/EC (Restriction of Hazardous Substances).-- Coordinate plastic injection molding projects: mold design/engineering (Europe) mold manufacturer (China) injection molding manufacturer (China/Europe).-- Expertise in (Intelligent) Copper Connectivity & Fiber Optic Products.-- Expertise in various battery technologies: (Zinc-Carbon (Leclanché), Alkaline, Nickel-Cadmium, Nickel Metal Hydride, Lithium-ion, ...).-- Time Study & Predetermined Motion Time Systems.-- Familiar with ISO 9001:2008 quality management system.Specialties: • Project Management on an international level. (acc. PMI method)• Operations start-up.• Manufacturing operations management (production, quality, maintenance, safety, logistics...).• Continuous improvement and operational excellence.• Organizational capability, coaching & training.• Procurement of equipment, services & indirect materials.
Listed skills include Project Management, Purchase Management, Pmi, and People Management.