Sr. Director Operations & Manufacturing Engineering
Nov 2018 - Sep 2024
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Retired Manufacturing and Engineering Professional
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Retired Manufacturing and Engineering Professional
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The Randstad, Netherlands
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Johan Smit is listed as Retired Manufacturing and Engineering Professional based in The Randstad, Netherlands. AeroLeads shows a matched LinkedIn profile for Johan Smit.
Johan Smit previously worked as Sr. Director Operations & Manufacturing Engineering at Polytech Health & Aesthetics and Operations Manager at Hittech Multin Bv. Johan Smit holds Master Of Business Administration (Mba) from Webster University Leiden.
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I am a pragmatic senior manager equipped with a considerable amount of knowledge and experience in a leading role, both technical as operational, within an international organization. I’ve played a key role in the development of the organization and the overall process including facility development and validations. I have a significant drive for improvements and I will chase the most cost efficient solutions. I’m good at developing strategies and I will actively search for input and support during development and implementation.
Listed skills include Technical Leadership, People Development, Operations Management, Project Management, and 28 others.
10 roles · 41 years
Johan Smit work experience
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Operations Manager
Hittech Multin Bv
Apr 2014 - Nov 2018
Director Engineering
Focus on Engineering strategy and process improvements for the Mentor manufacturing businesses with facilities in the Netherlands (Leiden), USA (Dallas) and Mauritius (Bel Air).
May 2012 - Jul 2013
Managing Director
Primary function was to direct and manage the Leiden facility as a fully operational manufacturing facility. By 2012, the organization had grown to 260 employees producing 377K units representing roughly € 60M (sales to customers).
May 2006 - May 2012
Plant Manager
Full responsibility of all Leiden Operations. During this time frame the business was further developed with > 10% growth per year. By 2006, the facility was capable of producing > 200K units.
2004 - 2006
~2 yrs
Director Of Operations
Responsible for MFG, ENG, MM, R&D, HR & FIN. During this period the position also held responsibility for the development of a new facility (5600 sqm - clean room and offices) and the development of an innovative production machine that replaced a manual process (resulted in 50% cost price reduction on component level).
2001 - 2004
~3 yrs
Manager Manufacturing & Engineering
The scope of the Manager Engineering position was extended with manufacturing responsibilities. After the initial start up of the facility, this was a welcome career opportunity and a perfect combination at that time.
1997 - 2001
~4 yrs
Manager Engineering
Primary task was to manage the engineering activities related to the start up of an assembly operation for medical devices. Full responsibility for building and installations ensuring continued operation of all major installations at all times. Responsible for (process) engineering activities and preventive maintenance (maintenance, calibration and validation of equipment & facility maintenance).
1994 - 1997
~3 yrs
R&D Engineer
Stork Amsterdam
Stork developed and manufactured systems for food and dairy processing, sterilization, aseptic packaging and edible oil extraction. The R&D project engineer position was responsible for all mechanical testing and test facilities, developing and building of pilot plants, trouble shooting on site (national and international), advising and initiating tests in the area of lubrication, friction and wear (Tribology).
1989 - 1994
~5 yrs
Ships Engineer
Vroon B.V. is a dynamic international shipping company, active in a number of specialized and commodity-type shipping segments. Started in '86 as a 5th engineer and was promoted through the years, to 3rd engineer before leaving the company in '89 to look for a position ashore.
1986 - 1989
~3 yrs
2 education records
Johan Smit education
Master Of Business Administration (Mba)
Bachelor Of Applied Science (Basc), Engineering
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Johan Smit is based in The Randstad, Netherlands.
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Johan Smit has worked for Polytech Health & Aesthetics, Hittech Multin Bv, Mentor Medical Systems, Stork Amsterdam, and Vroon.
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Johan Smit holds Master Of Business Administration (Mba) from Webster University Leiden.
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Johan Smit is listed with skills including Technical Leadership, People Development, Operations Management, Project Management, Integrity And Honesty, Strategy, Process Improvement, and Analytic Thinking.
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