I support the CiCi department with the implementation of the Corbion Integrated Continuous Improvement (CiCi) methodology. Some of my specific contributions:- Driving yearly global CI processes like the Year Plan Cycle and the CiCi NPS survey.- Development of standards and training materials for CiCi practices like a recognition program, Root cause problem solving, loss and waste analysis

Responsible for running and supporting several different projects:- Continued implementing the electronic quality management system (see previous role)- Led the Big Data task force, focusing on utilizing and evaluating a big data tool.- Complaint reduction program identifying areas for structural improvements and set-up associated initiatives- Complaint handling process redesign significantly reducing the lead time - Responsible for change management aspect of the… Show more Responsible for running and supporting several different projects:- Continued implementing the electronic quality management system (see previous role)- Led the Big Data task force, focusing on utilizing and evaluating a big data tool.- Complaint reduction program identifying areas for structural improvements and set-up associated initiatives- Complaint handling process redesign significantly reducing the lead time - Responsible for change management aspect of the implementation of the OMP S&OP moduleSupported the CiCi department with implementation of the Corbion Integrated Continuous Improvement (CiCi) methodology. Some of my specific contributions:- Developing the yearly planning cycle, aligning site annual plans to the global business needs- Support the Gorinchem site task force implementing CiCi in operations - Supporting the new production site (Eagle) RTO team using CI practices ensuring a smooth commissioning and start up.- Developed a comprehensive problem-solving program- Development of a codified CiCi program verification method to evaluate CiCi practices at site level. Show less

As Subject Mater Expert responsible supporting the Operational Excellence manager is setting up the program for continuous improvement. As part of this responsibilities took on project manager role for implementing an electronic quality management system for all Corbion production locations.

Responsible for the Continuous improvement effort on the Gorinchem site. Several programs run over the years. Some highlights:- Initiated a Lean program, training and coaching 25 lean coaches delivering their own improvement projects. ~15 successful project on shopfloor with individual savings ranging from 20-200k€ per project - Debottlenecking the Lactic acid plant from 36 to 43 kTon/year without major investments - Project manager for improving our environmental performance and… Show more Responsible for the Continuous improvement effort on the Gorinchem site. Several programs run over the years. Some highlights:- Initiated a Lean program, training and coaching 25 lean coaches delivering their own improvement projects. ~15 successful project on shopfloor with individual savings ranging from 20-200k€ per project - Debottlenecking the Lactic acid plant from 36 to 43 kTon/year without major investments - Project manager for improving our environmental performance and relation with the authorities by assessing and reducing the environmental risks Show less

Responsible for the implementation of the Cobra project, enabling Calcium Lactate production on imported Lactic acid instead of fermented on site. Total project value: ~2 M€

Responsible for the technical (Reliability) and technological support and development of all production installations (7 production lines and 10 fte) Created the objectives, structures and the way-of working for this new department to ensure technologists and reliability engineers supported both the factory and projects.Main achievements:- Clear and adequate support has been given to daily production problems.- Operator training has been set up for 4 production lines and a group… Show more Responsible for the technical (Reliability) and technological support and development of all production installations (7 production lines and 10 fte) Created the objectives, structures and the way-of working for this new department to ensure technologists and reliability engineers supported both the factory and projects.Main achievements:- Clear and adequate support has been given to daily production problems.- Operator training has been set up for 4 production lines and a group of approximately 50 operators have been trained.- Savings projects have been worked on with a joint saving of 0.5 million euros- A start was made with setting up a predictive maintenance program, which has significantly improved the technical availability of one of the production lines.- Improved cooperation with the Engineering department (maintenance plan including availability of spare parts ready before this new line start-up) Show less

Responsible for all maintenance activities on the site ensuring the required technical availability. Annual spend 4.5 M€ ~40fte, including contractorsI realized a transitions from reactive to proactive maintenance. By initiating various activities such as failure analyzes on critical installation parts, improving work preparation and drawing up standard work packages, assigning technicians to production lines. The result of these efforts was a shift in the reactive/proactive maintenance… Show more Responsible for all maintenance activities on the site ensuring the required technical availability. Annual spend 4.5 M€ ~40fte, including contractorsI realized a transitions from reactive to proactive maintenance. By initiating various activities such as failure analyzes on critical installation parts, improving work preparation and drawing up standard work packages, assigning technicians to production lines. The result of these efforts was a shift in the reactive/proactive maintenance ratio from 80/20% to 60/40% while the budget was reduced from 5 to 4.5 M€. Show less

Responsible for technical documentation, defining and execution of preventive maintenance plans, maintenance engineering and spare parts warehouse. 4 fte

Responsible for troubleshooting, daily optimization, execution ofprojects and day-to-day management of the Operations department within the Resin plant. Starting January 1999 also responsible for the technical rebuild of an existing pilot plant enabling commercial continuous production for a new product.

Responsible for daily troubleshooting, set up operational procedures, train operators and defined scopes for technical modification, turnaround, and investment projects for various production lines (gasoline plant, desulfurizer unit and crude distillation unit)