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Production Manager

Code:  E-AZ269

Location

CzechiaSlovakia 

Language

skende 

Field of expertise

Top managementProductionProject managementQualityR&DTechnologyLogistics 

Professional experiences

1.5 years
  • Senior Manager - Operations and Manufacturing
    Led operational and manufacturing strategy, driving production efficiency, Lean practices, and continuous process improvements for automotive projects.
7 months
  • Interim GM Replacement
    Managed executive transition to a new shareholder, executing audits, setting company strategy, driving sales growth, and optimizing fixed costs via SMED.
6 months
  • Project Industrialisation and Production Management / Shop Manufacturing Manager – Interim project
    Led project industrialization and manufacturing setup for automotive applications, optimizing injection moulding and foaming operations for OEM clients.
2 years
  • Shop Production Manager / Director
    Directed operations across two automotive HPDC and assembly plants for premium OEMs, overseeing 350+ staff, P&L, automation, and major CAPEX investments.

The person behind the role

Results-driven Operations and Plant Director with over 20 years of executive leadership in Tier 1 automotive manufacturing. Expert in greenfield setups, high-pressure die casting, moulding, Lean implementation, and full P&L management.

Skills

Lean manufacturingCAPEXOPEXSMEDPPAPAPQPSAP5SSix SigmaISO 9001IATF 16949ISO 14001ISO 45001Continuous ImprovementMS OfficeAccessPowerPointOutlookVisual BasicVisioDepartment leadershipDaily operationsRestructuralisationCost reductionLEAN 

Career highlights

  • Executive plant leadership and operations management for major OEM Tier 1 suppliers
  • Proven track record in P&L ownership, CAPEX planning, and multimillion-euro budget execution
  • Expertise in HPDC casting, injection moulding, extrusion, and automated assembly
  • Extensive experience in greenfield industrialization, plant relocation, and turnaround
  • Implementation of Lean, SMED, 5S, and automotive quality standards (IATF 16949, APQP, PPAP)
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