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• Provided strategic leadership and operational direction, overseeing production, business development, and overall company performance.
• Implemented advanced manufacturing technologies, enhancing productivity and profitability.
• Led a cross-functional team of over 500 employees, aligning operational goals with corporate strategies.
• Focused on process automation, lean manufacturing, and digital transformation to maintain industry leadership.

Key Achievements:

• Increased production efficiency by 15% through process improvements and automation.
• Achieved consistent revenue growth despite challenging market conditions during the COVID-19 pandemic.
• Developed a sustainable growth strategy, significantly expanding market share in Europe.
• Cultivated a culture of continuous improvement and innovation, enhancing operational excellence.

• Directed strategic restructuring of Plant #2, ensuring alignment with long-term corporate objectives
• Led the consolidation of production from Plant #1 to Plant #2, overseeing engineering design, procurement strategies, and the seamless installation of new processes and technologies
• Managed a CAPEX budget of €2MM, selecting suppliers and engineering partners
• Led cross-functional teams, including an internal engineering team of 3 and a 14-person project team, while ensuring continuous production without disruption
• Delivered a comprehensive master plan and engineering blueprint in just 7 weeks
• Secured immediate Board approval following the initial review
• Successfully executed the project within 9 months, including construction and installation phases, achieving payback in less than 2.5 years.

• Provided strategic oversight and operational expertise in logistics, engineering, and QA
• Led the brownfield project management for a greenfield site, from design to production start-up, completed in under 9 months
• Delivered a state-of-the-art plant design, construction, and line installation on time and within budget, driving immediate operational success.

• Oversaw performance optimization initiatives across Mondelez's European chocolate category, with a focus on high-priority lines
• Drove EU-wide performance improvements across multiple plants, including dedicated consulting for Cadbury UK&I, Belgium, and Nordic regions
• Delivered a 17% performance improvement at the Bournville hollow products plant, yielding productivity gains of $2.2MM
• Enhanced operational efficiency across EU category lines, contributing to a 4.8% annual improvement in key performance metrics.

• Led the operations of Mondelez's Lithuania facility, a key player in the confectionery and salty snacks industry with annual revenues of $31MM and over 500 employees (seasonal and permanent)
• Led all facets of plant management, from HR strategy to quality assurance, safety, continuous improvement, and new product development
• Achieved a significant reduction in conversion costs, from $1200/t to $750/t, through innovative methodologies
• Implemented the CI “Tree of Losses” framework, rolled out across all European chocolate category plants, and later adopted in the Biscuit and Gum & Candy categories
• Secured the first EU Gold Award for operational excellence, maintaining GE>85% for three consecutive months.

• Led the operations of Kraft’s largest Russian facility, managing a workforce of over 1400 employees across multiple confectionery lines
• Orchestrated large-scale investments and technological upgrades, enhancing the plant’s performance and establishing it as a best-in-class operation
• Managed a $27MM investment in new infrastructure, production lines, and state-of-the-art technologies
• Achieved a dramatic reduction in conversion costs to $380/t, setting a new industry benchmark
• Received the CEEMA Leadership Excellence Award in 2010 for exceptional performance.

• Managed Kraft’s Polish site, with responsibility for restructuring and driving operational efficiencies across multiple product lines
• Successfully restructured the plant, developing the core biscuit wafer business into a global benchmark
• Led the transfer of operations from co-manufacturing in Turkey, driven by cost, quality, and logistics advantages.

• Led manufacturing operations, ensuring production teams met global standards for quality, efficiency, and safety
• Drove ISO 9001 certification and implemented industry-leading maintenance and productivity programs
• Awarded the Country Manager Award for outstanding contributions to operational excellence.