Bogdan Ursache
Simpsonville,SC
Summary
Versatile Plant Manager bringing skill in wide range of automotive manufacturing plant operations. Worked from bottom up into leadership over 15 -year career. Focused on continuous improvement, safety and cost controls. Motivational and influential leader with excellent team-building and training skills . Enthusiastic about taking on challenging objectives and turning around underperforming operations.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Plant Manager
Pierburg
Fountain Inn, SC
07.2021 - Current
- Managed direction and planning for plant with focus on optimization of daily functions, exceeding customer expectations and achieving KPIs.
- Coordinated manufacturing of over 30 types of products thru a range of major OEM in Automotive like : GM, Ford, Toyota, FCA , Stelantis , Mazda and other Tier 1 like Borgwarner , MTEA , Vitesco.
- Executed ramp-up plan from 9 mil $ sales to 12.8 mil $ , including launch of several new products and equipments.
- Optimized processes to maximize efficiency .
- Directed employees and related programs to maximize team productivity and facility output.
- Provided direction and leadership to all levels of employees and managers.
- Made strategic decisions and developed key plans that affected direction of business.
- Maximized plant safety through proactive strategies and well-structured training.
- Organized and guided operations of production, processing and machinery according to business plan To achieve ramp up form 9 mil$ sales to 12.8 mil $.
- Worked with senior leadership to complete under-budget management on complex issues.
Head of Operations
Rheinmetall Automotive
Pune, India
09.2016 - 07.2021
- Identified opportunities to improve business process flows and overall departmental productivity.
- Interviewed and hired talented individuals with top-level strengths, improving organizational talent and skill set.
- Established and administered annual budget with controls to prevent overages, minimize burn rate and support sustainability objectives.
- Consulted with representatives of lead plants to ensure flawless launch of over 35 new products as key player in India new emission norms.
- Recruited, interviewed, hired and trained 40 employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement On all operational functions.
- Developed strategic plans for day-to-day financial operations.
- Coached team members on productivity strategies, policy updates and performance improvement plans to accomplish challenging goals.
Manufacturing Engineering Manager
Delphi Automotive
Iasi, Romania
10.2012 - 07.2016
- Applied agile methodology to shorten cycle time and achieve target margins.
- Evaluated existing procedures and made proactive adjustments to meet changing demands.
- Used lean manufacturing principles to develop, evaluate and improve all types of high pressure fuel pumps and injectors manufacturing methods.
- Developed proposals for clients outlining project scope and timeline.
- Applied statistical methods to estimate future manufacturing requirements.
- Performed concurrent design and manufacturing engineering and other functions to reduce time required to bring product to market.
- Coordinated project team of 200 engineers for new and continuous improvement projects industrial development.
- Promoted Design for Manufacturability philosophy.
Production Project Manager
Delphi Automotive
Iasi, Romania
10.2007 - 10.2012
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Managed continuous improvement initiatives to drive gains in quality, flow and output.
- Reviewed work for quality and compliance with company standards and design specifications.
- Standardized production procedures, job roles and quality assurance guidelines.
- Directed manufacturing process and procedures to achieve goal of first run capability.
- coordinated launch of two autonomous production area , investments of over 80 mil$ in equipment including hiring of complete functional and production team
Education
Aprentice - Problem Solving
Problem Solving For Manufacturing Shainin
Iasi Romania07.2009
Master of Science - Road Safety And Emission Control
Ghe. Asachi Technical University
Iasi Romania06.2006
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Ghe. Asachi Technical University
Iasi Romania06.2004
Skills
- Project Management
- Production Oversight
- Production Problem Resolution
- Quality Standards
- KPI Tracking
- Six Sigma Expertise
- Active Listening
- Motivational Leadership
- Continuous Improvement Strategies
- Change Management Process
Languages
Romanian
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Plant Manager
Pierburg
07.2021 - Current
Head of Operations
Rheinmetall Automotive
09.2016 - 07.2021
Manufacturing Engineering Manager
Delphi Automotive
10.2012 - 07.2016
Production Project Manager
Delphi Automotive
10.2007 - 10.2012
Aprentice - Problem Solving
Problem Solving For Manufacturing Shainin
Master of Science - Road Safety And Emission Control
Ghe. Asachi Technical University
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Ghe. Asachi Technical University
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