Vasile Haiduc

Experience

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  SEWS-E

  Jan 2004 - Jan 2005

  Quality Engineer

  • Managed a team of 50 Quality technicians responsible for auditing and validating harnesses.• Conducted training in compliance with customer specifications, including Renault, Peugeot, Mazda,and Ford requirements.• Generated regular Quality reports to track and ensure compliance with quality standards.• Orchestrated all corrective and preventive actions in response to customer complaints, ensuringprompt issue resolution.• Oversaw the creation of product Control Plans and Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA).• Maintained continuous collaboration with customers to implement specific requirements and ensuresatisfaction. Show less

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  Trelleborg

  Jan 2005 - Jan 2007

  Industrial Engineer (Project Leader)

  • New products implementation: Collaborated closely with R&D centers to seamlessly implement newproducts within the factory.• Established efficient product process flows.• Developed and implemented comprehensive work instructions for all product-related processes toensure consistency and quality.• Conducted product time studies and line balancing to enhance production efficiency and output.

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  Nokia

  Jan 2007 - Mar 2012

  Factory Management Team MemberCross-Functional Leadership. Led and coordinated cross-functional teams in critical areas, including:• Product Management.• Variants Management: Managed critical aspects, including software, variant coding, Bill of Materials(BOM), and Engineering Change Notice (ECN) management.• Product Engineering.• NPI-Line Services.• Factory Training. • New Product Introduction (product launch coordination)• Product manufacturing performance improvement• Product lifecycle management• Product Quality Assurance

  • Productization Manager

    Jan 2008 - Mar 2012

  • Factory Product Manager

    Jan 2007 - Jan 2008
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  De'Longhi Group

  Apr 2012 - now

  Responsibilities:• Industrial Development Strategy Management: Developed and oversaw the strategic direction for industrial development• CAPEX and OPEX Yearly Management: Managed capital and operational budgets on an annual basis, ensuring cost-effectiveness• Products Lifecycle Management: Managed and optimized product lifecycles, ensuring on time launch,quality and sales requirements• Products Cost Definition and Optimization: Led efforts to define and optimize product costs, including make-or-buy decisions and P&L management• Automation Projects Development and Implementation: Managed projects related to automation,increasing operational efficiency• Processes Optimization Using Lean Principles: Implemented Lean principles to optimize processes,reducing waste and improving workflow efficiency Achievements:• E2E successfully management of a new factory development including production facility and organization build-up• Direct operating headcount optimized by more than 10% through automation and other processes optimization projects• Overall factory capacity increased by more than 50%• 10 New products launched in the last 2 years, leading to a 70% renew of the products portfolio Show less Responsibilities:•Directed a multi-functional team of over 2,000 subordinates on various organizational levels, includingProcess, Product, and Testing Engineering, Assembly Production, Plastic Injection Production, Tool Shop Management, Internal Logistic Management, Production, Facility Maintenance, and ProductLifecycle/SAP Master Data• Managed annual budgets to optimize cost, productivity, and meet customer demand• Led the development and implementation of new products, projects, and technologies to driveinnovationAchievements:• Successfully oversaw the green-field factory ramp-up, ensuring organization development and efficient operations• Managed the establishment of a Plastic Injection factory with 71 Injection Molding Machines,facilitating increased production capacity• Orchestrated extensions for Warehousing and Assembly facilities, totaling 17,000 sqm, to accommodate growing production demands Show less • Cross-Functional Leadership: Led a dynamic, cross-functional team comprising Process Engineering,Product Engineering, Testing Engineering, and Master Data/SAP Specialists.• New Technology Development: Spearheaded the development and integration of new technologies,resulting in increased manufacturing capabilities and product quality.• Factory Capacity Management: Managed factory capacity, optimizing resource allocation to meetproduction targets and reduce downtime.• Continuous Improvement: Championed a culture of continuous improvement, implementing Leanprinciples to enhance processes and drive efficiency. Show less

  • Products and Processes Development Manager

    Jan 2021 - now

  • Plant Operations Manager

    Oct 2017 - Dec 2020

  • Engineering Manager

    Apr 2012 - Sept 2017