Plant Manager
Code: E-AA754
Location
Hungary
Language
Field of expertise
Logistics
Professional experiences
3 years - WAHL Hungaria Ltd.
- Interim Plant ManagerLeading Safety, Quality, Production, Operations Controlling, Engineering, and Supply Chain functions within the factory. Managing a team of 6 direct reports and overseeing an operational headcount of 540.
3 years - WAHL Hungaria Ltd.
- Logistics & Supply Chain DirectorLeading the Sourcing (6), Purchasing (9), Sales & Marketing (6), and Logistics (42) departments across the full value chain. Realizing a 3.5x capacity increase and driving comprehensive organizational improvements over the past two years.
2 years - Autoneum Magyarország Kft.
- Production Control & Logistics ManagerParticipating in the planning and realization of a 12,000 m² greenfield investment, including site setup and infrastructure. Hiring and onboarding staff, and building all core production and logistics processes from the ground up.
6 years - Fehrer Hungaria Automotive Kft.
- Logistics Operations ManagerLeading production and logistics operations within the factory, ensuring smooth daily execution and alignment with business goals. Communicating and maintaining strong relationships with key OEM clients such as AUDI, VW, RENAULT, PEUGEOT, and SUZUKI.
3 years - HOPI Hungária Ltd.
- Logistics ManagerPlanning shopfloor activities and optimizing headcount for operational efficiency. Improving receiving, inbound, and picking processes, with a focus on headcount utilization and productivity.
The person behind the role
Senior interim logistics and operations leader with over 20 years of experience across the automotive sector. Proven success in greenfield plant setups, P&L responsibility, and end-to-end supply chain optimization. Skilled in SAP, 3PL management, VMI, WMS, and team leadership across multiple international OEM programs.
Skills
JISJITInternal logisticsMaterial planningSupply chain managementSAPKANBANGemba5SRelocationRestructuralisationDaily operationsSubstitutionDepartment leadershipCrisis managementTask force management
Career highlights
- Led logistics, production, and quality operations in plants with 500+ headcount
- Expert in SAP (MM, WM, APO), VMI, and WMS systems
- Delivered greenfield investments and logistics transformations across multiple sites
- Strong OEM collaboration experience, including VW, Daimler, Renault, and JLR
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