General Manager with technical background and 17+ years of experience in automotive and manufacturing industries, 10+ years management of teams over 300 people, budget over 20.-M€, manufacturing, operations, logistics, customer relations, team building and team management, business development and market screening, process improvement, lean manufacturing, multicultural projects, improvement efficiency and decreasing costs. M.Sc. Mechanical engineer with Design & Manufacturing Master's degree and Business Administration bachelor's degree. Experience with all types of production including casting, mold design, machining, carbon-fiber and fiber-glass production, sheet metal forming, welding, plasma cutting, CNC machining, plastic injection and various coatings. My mission is to deliver high-quality products and services to the manufacturing industry, while improving efficiency and decreasing costs. I have introduced my company to the USA market, secured new projects and contracts, and developed improvement projects targeting scrap and cycle times. I have also managed the industrial relations and union negotiations and ensured compliance with quality and safety standards. I am passionate about innovation, collaboration & excellence and I strive to create a positive and productive work environment for my team and stakeholders.