Jaakko Salonpää Email & Phone Number

Turku, Southwest Finland, Finland

Littoinen

I am result driven Global Manufacturing Engineering and Technology department head, and a member of Operations, Logistics and Sourcing management team. I was leading a team of professionals who are optimising manufacturing processes, implementing advanced technologies, and fostering innovation within the production. They are delivering measurable results.

I managed sourcing projects that support critical business strategies, ensuring timely and cost-effective delivery of goods and services. In my projects I collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify and evaluate potential suppliers, negotiate contracts, and manage supplier relationships. I conducted wide market research and analysis to identify.

I led a cross-functional team in the successful implementation of a company-wide transformation program aimed at improving efficiency and profitability. I collaborated with stakeholders at all levels to communicate program goals, manage expectations, and gain buy-in for proposed changes. My responsibility area consisted steel structure basic design, detail.

• I was responsible for Post Delivery Works of Costa Smeralda (the 5th biggest cruise ship). I planned and led the execution of the works with a ship owner, ship management, suppliers and project teams in Mediterranean.
• New Change Management Process (effecting to the ship yard and its suppliers as well as improving customer satisfaction)
• Decrease Cycle Time of Changes in Steel Structures (optimizing capacity and decreasing costs)

Turku

• As a Production Engineer, I was in charge of changes in steel structure. Throughput was increased by 360 % from Q1/2018 to Q1/2019. Accomplished projects:
• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt -project

Turku

• I led quality improvement projects and took part as a specialist in project teams. Our team monitored and developed welding quality and productivity. I also gave the lectures on welding theory in Shipbuilding.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt -project
• Piloting IoT system in hull production
• Improvements in the quality of visual bulkheads
• Improvements in the quality and manufacturability of girders
• Ramping-up a manufacturing line

Turku

Porvoo

My main task was mechanical maintenance planning at diesel production line. I was responsible for activities such as budget reviewing, resources searching and welding related maintenance planning according to Pressure Equipment Directive. I took part in a 2-month turnaround at Porvoo refinery. Approximately 4,500 people from 30 countries worked at the.

Porvoo

I organized mechanical maintenance with subcontractors at reservoir area, harbor, power plant and terminals. I was responsible for ensuring QA and QC activities such as proper welder qualifications and welding procedure specifications.

Helsinki

I assembled and connected synchronous rotors at Motors and Generators unit. Work was in two-shift. I learned practical knowledge of lean manufacturing on grass-root level.

Master Of Science (M.Sc.)

Engineering Program For International Students

Bachelor Of Science (B.Sc.)

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