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
General Manager of a 120-employee factory of Bekaert Textiles (part of Gamma Holdings) still under expansion. Spearheaded the factory’s start-up in previous position as Project Manager.
� Brought factory to full-scale operation with efficiency and quality at the Group’s standard.
� Recruited all employees and hired a Plant Manager, IT Specialist...
� Accelerated sales to €15 million and captured market share from a local competitor.
� Purchased additional land for future expansion to accommodate growth and relocation.
� Established supply chain organization for distribution, warehouse, and partnership with a local logistics company.
� Contributed to implementing waste water treatment facilities to comply with group/local regulations.
� Developed partnership and structured internship agreement with the textile University of Izmir.
� Invited by EATP to be a guest speaker and organized the first attendance of Stand to the Istanbul Textile Exhibition EVTEKS.