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Israel

• Managed P&L unit, translating organizational strategy into plant-specific objectives and KPIs.• Oversaw plant operations, implementing SMART management for cost, supply, and quality goals.• Increased plant production capacity by 36% through lean manufacturing initiatives, reducing production costs by 13% annually.

Israel

• Managed engineering, quality, and maintenance departments .• Oversaw a $25M plant construction project, ensuring compliance with industry standards and safety protocols.• Led multidisciplinary teams to streamline production processes, optimize operations, and implement advanced technologies for cost reduction.

Plant Construction Project ManagementLed end-to-end project management of plant construction, from planning to mass production, including developing a BPO for mechanical and control systems.Preperation of PFD & P&ID flows, ensuring process compliance and reliability.Oversaw budgeting and cost control, preparing estimates, and comprehensive bills of quantities for tenders.Delivered engineering leadership by certifying processes and products, ensuring adherence to quality standards.Managed a multidisciplinary team, developing annual work plans, budgets, and defining measurable KPIs for continuous performance improvement.Directed product engineering to maintain consistent, high-quality production, including rapid response to process challenges and continuous product design improvements.Implemented process optimization strategies, reducing costs and solving engineering issues through standard work processes and advanced automation technologies.New Product Introduction (NPI) and Engineering MethodologyManaged the NPI system, overseeing experimental setups and transitions from development to production for new products.Instituted engineering methodologies, creating standardized protocols and operational guidelines for improved departmental efficiency.Led PLC management for ink products, developing control and quality methods across NPI and production stages.Optimized formulations and managed ECO, ECR, CCB, and EOL processes, ensuring consistent quality and regulatory compliance.Supplier Certification and Process ComplianceCertified subcontractors in the USA and Europe to meet production requirementsEstablish of a DRP plant in the USA.

Israel

• Developed solvent ceramic ink formulations and U.V. • Planned and established production lines for a semi-industrial facility, including equipment characterization and quality lab setup.• Conducted ink-machine integration tests to ensure seamless operations.