GENERAL MANAGEMENT Accomplished in delivering strong market, financial, and operational results.
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
• Spearheaded start-up and growth of Bekaert Textiles in Turkey from greenfield to production in 15 months; drove sales to €15 million and captured market share from a major competitor.
• Increased sales volume 20%, improved productivity by a total of 40%, and reduced accident rate 70% and equipment breakdown rate 25% for JTL Ghana/Vlisco.
SPECIALTIES • Accomplished in driving major manufacturing initiatives, ranging from closing, expansion, integration, and start-up of greenfield factories. • Internal consultant on lean manufacturing – TPS, Shigeo Shingo, JIT, Kanban, Muda, PDCA, Kobayashi’s 20 keys, Six Sigma, SMED, and TPM. • Excel at creating vision and strategy and cascading them into action plans that deliver results. • Results driven through people participation, learning development, and ownership. Inspire teams and lead by example. • Easily interface and negotiate with across all organizational levels, from trade unions, Chairmen, shareholders, customers, local authorities, employees, and suppliers. • Citizen of the world with international experience and outstanding cross-cultural communication abilities. MBA degree. Corporate Governance, Institute of Directors Ghana, 2004
Providing solutions for improvements or growth opportunities, information on Canlines, spare-parts, refurbishment, training, in the EMEIA region. For the beverage canmakers: cupper, canformer, high-speed trimming, necking, base reprofiling and reforming, decorating systems, shaping, bottom rim coating, flanging and inspection, integration and so much more...
