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Ghent, Be

Ghent, Flemish Region, Belgium

• Responsible for the Process and Production standards based in Lean Manufacturing concepts.• Responsible for the Operators training plan.• Line Workflow definition.• Responsible for Yield, Uptime, Flowrate and VSM.

• Orchestrated the development, design, quoting, and negotiation processes for global packaging across Belgium, Peru, Mexico, the USA, and China.• Spearheaded packaging projects internally and collaborated with clients throughout Europe and Mexico, consistently driving improvements in space utilization, material selection, cost efficiency, sustainability, and safety.• Implemented a comprehensive cost reduction strategy through meticulous packaging standardization, notably by leading a project targeting expenses associated with wooden crates for shipping semi-finished products to both plants.• Standardized crate dimensions and optimized materials to achieve substantial cost savings in transportation and manufacturing.• Explored alternative suppliers for packaging consumables, such as aluminium foil and silica gel, resulting in current savings of €200K, with a projected total savings of €1.5MM by the end of 2024.• Played a pivotal role in packaging development for the Volkswagen Group, actively participating in negotiation meetings with both Volkswagen and internal stakeholders.• Successfully obtained approval from the Volkswagen Group, with the project currently progressing through the manufacturing phase.• Received internal recognition, including a "BRAVO" award, for exceptional performance in managing the Volkswagen project.

Lima, Peru

o Analyst at the Nestlé factory, executive improvements across the production process, participating in Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Projects. o Led a cross-functional team in a rigorous continuous improvement project focused on a Nestlé ice cream production line. o Analysed data through comprehensive data collection processes, conducted regular weekly and monthly meetings, and applied Lean Six Sigma methodology to achieve a remarkable 25g per minute reduction in ice cream loss.

Lima Province, Peru

o Intern at the Nestlé factory as an analyst, executive improvements across the production process, participating in Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Projects. o Led a cross-functional team in a rigorous continuous improvement project focused on a Nestlé ice cream production line. o Analysed data through comprehensive data collection processes, conducted regular weekly and monthly meetings, and applied Lean Six Sigma methodology to achieve a remarkable 25g per minute reduction in ice cream loss.

Education record

Mechanical Engineering