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Innovation
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Ludwig Julius Kakas

Summary

Production manager with L1-Visa* status and experienced knowledge about allocating resources, optimizing production, and increasing output with a hands-on and dedicated approach. Organized with a positive attitude and ensured that the collaboration between platforms such as Ball, Red Bull, and Rauch HQ was successful in achieving business objectives.


Articulate and professional problem-solver with good relationship-building abilities. Proficient in planning and implementing innovative production strategies. My goal is to create a positive and highly productive work environment by communicating with team members and setting clear goals, daily tasks, and expectations. Monitor operational performance and ensure the highest possible productivity in business operations through production.


* L1-Visa requires a sponsor and an overwriting of the previous employer.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Production Manager

Rauch North America
05.2022 - 12.2023
  • Management and coordination of work processes flow and employees for over 20 years
  • Monitoring daily business on high-speed lines, performance and budget, ensuring sellable product is produced
  • Collaboration with Maintenance, Warehouse, Quality and Laboratory for successful production processes and flow
  • Development of employees based on their competency matrix
  • Monitoring of goods bookings to ensure correct inventory
  • Cooperation with customers and vendors to achieve more potential from production and efficiency of consumables.

Trainer/Supervisor of Operations

Rauch Europe/USA
11.2019 - 05.2022
  • Educated employees on the proper use of machinery and equipment.
  • Established and maintained quality control standards.
  • Conducted needs assessments to identify performance gaps and develop targeted learning solutions.
  • Supported productivity increase and business growth through new hire training and mentoring.
  • Identified and recommended staff for key positions and departments.
  • Provided coaching and mentoring to employees.

Branch Manager

LIDL
05.2017 - 10.2019
  • Ensuring economic efficiency
  • Development and leadership of employees
  • Annual Budget and work-schedule planning
  • Purchase of goods and availability of goods
  • Optimization of processes
  • Responsibility for the branch
  • Daily monitoring and adherence to costs
  • Daily consultation with supervisors regarding development

Education

High School Diploma -

Lindau am Bodensee, Germany

Fitness Trainer Certification -

IST – Study Institute Munich, Germany

CrossFit Judge Certification -

IST – Study Institute Munich, Germany

Skills

  • SAP - Knowledge
  • Project management
  • Budget planning
  • Data analysis
  • Quality assurance
  • Problem-solving
  • Training Coordination
  • Root Cause Analysis
  • Production Optimization
  • Business Forecasting
  • Supply Chain Distribution

Leadership Experience

Successfully led the team with 80 employees to achieve production goals while maintaining excellent quality and safety.

Innovation

Implementation of work processes and technology in collaboration with Krones or KHS, which improved the line efficiency, quality and streamlined processes.

References

Available upon request. 

Timeline

Production Manager

Rauch North America
05.2022 - 12.2023

Trainer/Supervisor of Operations

Rauch Europe/USA
11.2019 - 05.2022

Branch Manager

LIDL
05.2017 - 10.2019

High School Diploma -

Lindau am Bodensee, Germany

Fitness Trainer Certification -

IST – Study Institute Munich, Germany

CrossFit Judge Certification -

IST – Study Institute Munich, Germany

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