Production and Operations Manager

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Location

Czechia

Language

Field of expertise

QualityProductionProject managementLEANTechnology

Professional experiences

08/2025 - present

Chief of Operations
Leading overall operational strategy and execution, ensuring efficiency, productivity, and alignment with business objectives.

09/2023 - 08/2025

Production & Quality Manager
Led Quality and Injection Moulding departments, managing 90 colleagues to optimize processes, increase OEE, and significantly reduce scrap and customer complaints. Successfully introduced a new production hall and achieved IATF 16949 certification.

04/2021 - 08/2025

Quality Assurance Manager
Managed facility quality, leading an 18-person team to improve KPIs and optimize processes, ensuring compliance with international standards. Implemented Q-Mindset and established quality procedures, reducing waste and increasing efficiency.

07/2019 - 01/2021

Site Quality Manager
Managed site quality for ITW Pronovia, leading a 65-person team to coordinate continual improvement activities and ensure manufacturing processes met international standards. Promoted QMS awareness and identified ways to reduce waste and increase efficiency.

The person behind the role

An accomplished Operations and Quality professional with over 20 years of experience in automotive manufacturing. Expert in IATF 16949, QMS implementation, process optimization, and leading large cross-functional teams to drive efficiency and scrap reduction.

Skills

IATF 16949ISO 9001ISO 18001ISO 50001VDA 6.3QMSKPIProcess OptimizationInjection mouldingScrap ReductionSupplier developmentAuditingLean manufacturingMetrologyScrap ReductionLEANDaily operationsDepartment leadershipCost reduction

Career highlights

Over 20 years of leadership in Quality, Production, and Operations management within automotive manufacturing.
Proven expertise in IATF 16949, ISO standards, and comprehensive Quality Management Systems implementation.
Successfully optimized processes, reduced scrap, and improved OEE and customer satisfaction.
Skilled in leading and developing large cross-functional teams, fostering a strong quality mindset.
Drove continuous improvement and Lean manufacturing initiatives, enhancing operational efficiency.
Managed new production hall introductions and achieved critical certifications.

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