• Passionate and skilled leader with over 20 years in the wood science and furniture industry • As the Regional Manufacturing Manager at IKEA led production, quality, and safety of multiple furniture lines • Successfully implemented several projects to improve efficiency, sustainability, and innovation, such as introducing new technologies, optimizing processes, and reducing waste • Contributed to the business strategy and change management of the organization, aligning the manufacturing goals with the vision and values of the company • Driven by the mission of creating a better everyday life for the many people, and eager to learn, grow, and collaborate with others who share this passion •Expertise: • Strategic Plant Management• Crisis Management• Lean Manufacturing• Process automatization• Change Management• Project Management• Production Efficiency• People Development• Coaching and Mentoring
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General ManagerForlit, A.S. Feb 2024 - PresentSlovakia -
Manufacturing ManagerIkea Sep 2021 - Feb 2024SlovakiaLeading 7 production units in Slovakia, Hungary and Poland, solid wood and veneer furniture production, 500 Mio. € annual turnover, 3700 FTE• Strategic leading production units, factory managers, management teams and supporting functions (finance, P&C, Business development, H&S)• Overall business responsibility, Driving the business together with factory leaders, strategic decision making • Supporting and developing units in all business aspects • Regular Process evaluation… Show more Leading 7 production units in Slovakia, Hungary and Poland, solid wood and veneer furniture production, 500 Mio. € annual turnover, 3700 FTE• Strategic leading production units, factory managers, management teams and supporting functions (finance, P&C, Business development, H&S)• Overall business responsibility, Driving the business together with factory leaders, strategic decision making • Supporting and developing units in all business aspects • Regular Process evaluation • Strategic investment (automation, business need, fast payback)• Creating business plans and budget and securing its implementation• Developing and implementing improvement plans for processes, products and production optimization• Steering projects (expansion, investments >1,5mil.€, products development) Show less -
Operation Unit Manager Slovakia, HungaryInter Ikea Group Sep 2019 - Jan 2022SlovakiaLeading 4 production units located in Slovakia and Hungary, foil and veneer furniture production, 195 Mio. € annual turnover, 1250 FTE• Set up company strategy and its successful implementation • Long term investments planning • Business plan, Budget, Projects, Monthly reports, CAPEX, OPEX• People and Culture agenda -
Plant ManagerIkea Group Aug 2014 - Sep 2019Malacky, Bratislava Region, Slovak RepublicLeading production plant in Slovakia, Transformation project - rump up of the new production from scratch to produce high gloss foil furniture. 65 Mio. € turnover, 350 FTE.• Strategic company leading and responsibility for its overall performance in production, sales, logistics, purchasing, packaging, warehousing • Developing and implementing improvement plans for processes, products and production optimization• Day to day management of finance, controlling, logistics, purchasing… Show more Leading production plant in Slovakia, Transformation project - rump up of the new production from scratch to produce high gloss foil furniture. 65 Mio. € turnover, 350 FTE.• Strategic company leading and responsibility for its overall performance in production, sales, logistics, purchasing, packaging, warehousing • Developing and implementing improvement plans for processes, products and production optimization• Day to day management of finance, controlling, logistics, purchasing, HR, IT, quality management• Building and leading the senior executive team. Overal management of 350 employees.• Direct accountability to clients, employees, and shareholders• Project Management & building new organization• Rump up new production from scratch to 65M.EUR • Leading negotiation with Trade Unions Show less -
Factory ManagerIkea Group Mar 2007 - Aug 2014Majcichov, Trnava Region, Slovak RepublicSpliced veneer factory -
Production ManagerIkea Group Sep 2006 - Mar 2007Majcichov, Trnava Region, Slovak RepublicSpliced veneer factory -
Department LeaderIkea Group Jan 2005 - Aug 2006TrnavaFurniture factory -
ForemanIkea Group Dec 2002 - Dec 2004TrnavaFurniture factory
Milan Sury Education Details
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Technical University In ZvolenWood Science And Wood Products/Pulp And Paper Technology -
Secondary Industrial School Of Wood SciencesWoodworking
Frequently Asked Questions about Milan Sury
What company does Milan Sury work for?
Milan Sury works for Forlit, A.s.
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Milan Sury's current role is General manager.
What schools did Milan Sury attend?
Milan Sury attended Technical University In Zvolen, Secondary Industrial School Of Wood Sciences.
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