For the past 30 years, I have held executive positions (COO) with profit and loss responsibility in both international corporations and family businesses.In close collaboration with the management board, I have effectively translated the company's vision into actionable goals. My role has involved managing companies at the operational level, overseeing production plants, leading sales teams, enhancing customer service, managing raw material supply chains, leading human resources teams, implementing systems to ensure accountability for health and safety, collaborating with the legal department, negotiating contracts, and analyzing costs to increase revenue through business scaling and process improvement.I am known for my high integrity, infectious energy, customer-centric approach, excellent communication skills, and a dedication to ownership-level involvement. My strategy, communication, and financial oversight of operations are grounded in Lean Manufacturing and Kaizen principles to drive continuous improvement across all levels and segments of the organization.
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Food Manufacturing Business ExpertSelf-EmployedWadowice, Pl
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Ceo & FounderFomacs - Food Manufacturing Consulting Services Nov 2024 - PresentMałopolskie, PolandIn FOMACS, we view our role as a trusted advisor and partner, committed to helping our Clients achieve their cost optimization goals. Our collaborative approach ensures that Client’s needs and priorities are at the forefront of our work. We will work closely with our Client’s Team to develop and implement cost-saving strategies that minimize disruption and maximize results.Our commitment to reliability and transparency allows us to cultivate enduring partnerships with our clients. We invite you to contact us to learn how our extensive experience can contribute to the realization of your business goals.
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Food Manufacturing Business ExpertSelf-Employed Nov 2023 - Oct 2024
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Coo, Head Of OperationsGivaudan Jan 2017 - Nov 2023United StatesDeveloped strategies, established company goals and created Senior leadership Teams empowering Leaders to effectively achieve the Site objectives. -
Coo Managing DirectorNaturex Jan 2017 - Jul 2022Greater Chicago AreaCreated long term strategy, established annual objectives, methods and standards and created a new Management Team ensuring the achievement of manufacturing, sales, procurement and financial targets. -
Industrial DirectorNaturex May 2016 - Dec 2016Poland, Switzerland, IndiaLed the Industrial agenda for F&V manufacturing on 4 Sites worldwide (Switzerland, India, and Poland) with P&L and legal responsibility. Implemented strategically synergies between Countries transferring know-how between Sites and implementing capital investments to improve Sites profitability. -
Plant DirectorNaturex Oct 2014 - Apr 2016Subcarpathian District, Jaslo County, PolandLed a Site with P&L responsibility, and successfully integrated the acquisition creating a successful business model. Implemented clear guidelines ensuring people’s and food safety standards. Improved Site Security, developed Employee skills and revealed talents for the future guiding Management Team. -
OwnerMaks Systems Sp.Zo.O May 2012 - Oct 2014Tomaszów Mazowiecki Area, PolandMaks Systems' purpose of existence was to build OEM and innovation delivering high quality custom-design equipment. Within two years professional services to the food manufacturing industry produced various OEM solutions, such as modular conveyors with metal detectors, complex transportation systems etc.
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Plant DirectorPepsico Jan 2006 - Apr 2012Led a Site with P&L responsibility and 12 direct report SLT’s (in-direct report of 400 Employees). Provided smooth integration, relocated successfully the entire facility to new buildings. Effectively engaged Employees into actions improving working environment and creating a continues improvement culture. -
Vice Director Of ManufacturingStar Foods Sa Jan 1997 - Dec 2005Led direct a group of 3 SLT’s (in-direct 120 Employees)Responsible for the potato chips production Department with financial responsibility. Replaced technology equipment, created SOP’s / implemented guidelines. Created the supervising Team with clear objectives for follow-up. Ensured ISO & BRC implementation and achieved certification within 2 years. -
Production ManagerStar Foods Bulgaria May 1993 - Dec 1996Responsible for starting a new food manufacturing facility in Bulgaria. Negotiated contracts, coordinated the equipment transfers and the installation to the new Site. Managed utility agreements, licenses and media installation (cabling, piping for fossils, water and wastewater). Interviewed Employees and created the guiding Team and trained the Site new working force. Coordinated logistics and the supply chain on packaging, raw materials, and finished products. -
Production SpecialistStar Foods Poland Jan 1991 - Apr 1993Responsible for a project to prepare a business case and offers for supportive equipment related to snacks production for a new Site in Poland. Also coordinated the installation of 5 process lines feeding 10 packaging equipment with a weighing system. Project has delivered successfully within its timeline. -
Production SupportEm Delikatessen Gmbh Mar 1989 - Sep 1990Meat products (Gyros) and Pita bread production - Responsible for supporting the production Team and improving process technology. Improved standards & implemented production methods to endure food safety.
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Production SpecialistTasty Fine Foods Inc. (International Snacks) Jan 1986 - Feb 1989Oil shortenings, Maple syrups, Salad dressings production. Contributed to Site performance and quality improvements. Replaced old technology resulting in performance improvements and Site wastages reduction. Improved overall equipment performance.
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Packaging Operator / TechnicianTasty Foods Athens Greece May 1980 - Jul 1985Chips & Snacks Producer. Packaging equipment operator to a Chips & Snacks manufacturing Site. Packaging Technician on Wright machinery and Ishida weighing with the responsibility to maintain KPI’s and packaging performance.
Iakovos Myaris Education Details
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Tei KallitheasElectronic And Communications Engineering Technology -
Electronics And Communications Engineering Technology
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Iakovos Myaris attended Tei Kallitheas, Technological Educational Insitute Of Sivitanidios.
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