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Operationeel

Operationeel

Work Experience

SENIOR-LEVEL OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT

Strategic operations management executive applying vast knowledge of production processes, cost-saving initiatives, and project management to surpass ambitious corporate objectives. Exemplary record for effectively implementing process improvements, enhancing safety, and delivering cost savings for operations worldwide. Excellent leader and team builder with a solid background driving multicultural teams to achieve success. More than 20 years of experience and fluent in English and Dutch.


AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Process Engineering • Production Management • Manufacturing / Plant Operations
Cost Optimization • Strategic Planning • Continuous Process Improvement • Lean Manufacturing Team Building • Global Operations • Safety • Facilities Management • Staff Management
Crisis Management • Project Management • Plant Automation • Operational Streamlining


PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

SUZLON BLADE TECHNOLOGY, Hengelo, The Netherlands • 2005 – present
Vertically-integrated wind power company.

Global Manager Operations
Command all phases of major project initiatives, devise short- and long-term strategies, and orchestrate production operations. Drive the launch of new production facilities worldwide and spearhead global improvement projects. Lead cross-functional teams of up to 500+. Oversee 8 project management and 18 teams with a combined 180 members to facilitate rotor blade projects within the blade vertical. Analyse production processes, identify opportunities for improvement, and implement strategic solutions to improve productivity, efficiency, and quality.

Key Highlights:
• Spearheaded the successful establishment of new production facilities and production teams in the United States and Asia.
• Resolved quality and productivity issues in plants worldwide, including facilities in the United States and India.
• Earned the distinction of driving multiple projects to completion on time and under budget for the first time in company history.
• Slashed production time by 50% and doubled throughput time per product by automating global production processes.
• Saved 6% of overall production costs through just 2 projects.
• Bolstered quality ratings from 4 to 8 out of 10.
• Improved safety from 202 to 5 incidents per 200,000 man hours in the India plant and from 86 to only 1 accident per 200,000 man hours in the United States operation.
• Increased output by 35% in alignment with quality standards by driving operations at the Padubidri, India rotor blade unit plant, while cutting payroll by 22%.
• Decreased operational costs by 16% while boosting output 25% across the United States plant.


Consultant
Leveraged operations and crisis management expertise to key clients, overseeing teams ranging from 25 to 150. Performed a comprehensive range of services, including human resources, quality, safety and sales functions.

Key Highlights:
• Created and implemented an effective quality system for a client, a transport company.


TIMMERMANS MIEDEMA, Leeuwarden, The Netherlands • 1996 – 2003
Wholesale provider of wood products and services.

Supply Chain Manager
Chaired multiple departments, including purchasing, internal / external logistics, warehousing, production, and maintenance. Led staff of up to 185.

Key Highlights:
• Played a key role in growing market share from 15% to 40%, and expanding company from a 25-person firm to a 185-person operation.
• Reduced year-over-year logistics costs by 3% and slashed production costs by 15%.
• Facilitated a 25% increase in delivery capacity and improved service ratings from 88% to 97%+.

Education

Education

- Hogeschool Friesland (Polytechnic) business administration, differentiation logistics, marketing
- Middelbare Agrarische School (School of Agriculture)
- HAVO (school of higher general secondary education)
- MAVO (school of lower general secondary education)

Skills

Sales driven, Strong long term focus

Languages

English, German, Norwegian, Dutch

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