Ron Van Tilborg

Experience

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  Philip Morris Holland BV

  Jan 1995 - Jan 2001

  Manager Productivity Support Secondary
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  Philip Morris International

  Sept 2001 - Jul 2015

  Leading the largest operational area of 500+ people, with 7 direct reports, producing 100% of the factory cigarette volume for the company’s key market. Appointed to re-establish management trust and connection. At start it also became clear the Cost Of Non Quality was unacceptably high. Within 6 weeks after appointment, Philip Morris International’s contemplated decision was communicated, to close the Bergen op Zoom factory.* Generated stable production volume in period from April to September (after closure announcement) by clear communication and managing conflict of interest.* Ensured smooth exit process while keeping performance levels up on all aspects Show less Led the area of processing of raw tobacco of 250 people, with 7 direct reports and budget responsibility of Euro 35 miliion, producing 100% of the factory tobacco volume. The Primary area was focused on production for own and export purpose, for which portfolio diversity, market dynamics and also the highest quality requirements needed to be managed. In particular new processes, produced on equipment with newest technologies, requiring reliable output to supply an emerging market.* Generated 10% overall efficiency increase by establishing a basis for LEAN thinking to overcome continuous changes in equipment and organizational structure.* Led the acceleration of blend changes up to 40-60% by empowering my team to introduce LEAN SMED methodology to manage the impact of market dynamics on departmental efficiency.* Boosted quality index by almost 50% by ensuring machine modifications and optimization of Operator and Leader Standard Work. Show less Led a team of 6 direct reports, responsible for the global PMI manufacturing and delivery of flavor components in 36 factories around the world. Accountable for the total process from ingredient ordering upto door2door delivery..* Build the team that delivered 100% reliability for all PMI affiliates by implementing effective work habits and structures.* Build the overall process from scratch up to excellent performance on all parameters.* Led team introducing LEAN methodology, VSM, supermarkets, 2 bin systems, autonomous maintenance, charting etc* Strengthened my leadership skills by developing and rolling-out of the Leadership program and Employee Engagement events to become the fastest improving factory. Show less

  • Plant Manager / Senior Operations Manager Secondary

    Feb 2014 - Jul 2015

  • Plant Manager / Senior Operations Manager Primary

    Jun 2012 - Feb 2014

  • Site Manager Processing Center

    Jun 2008 - Jul 2012

  • Manager Supply Chain

    Feb 2006 - May 2008

  • QA manager TOG

    Jul 2005 - Feb 2006

  • Quality Assurance Manager

    Sept 2001 - Jul 2005
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  Cloetta

  Oct 2015 - Apr 2017

  Plant Manager

  Leading one of the largest manufacturing plants of Cloetta, 150+ people, with 7 direct reports, producing 100% of the factory confectionary volume for a number of the company's key markets. Appointed to re-establish performance and management team cooperation.

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  Barry Callebaut Group

  Jul 2018 - Sept 2023

  Plant Manager / OSCO Manager Decorations EMEA 4 sites

  Leading one of the largest Chocolate Decoration sites (plus 3 other smaller sites) , 150+ people, with full fledge Management team producing chocolate deco products for a number of key accounts and the Barry Callebaut main brand Mona Lisa.Appointed to bring the Zundert site to a next level of professionalism and create a fit for future set-up both from an organisational and facility point of view. Main focus on change management and transition processes.

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  Nvt

  Sept 2023 - now

  Potentieel beschikbaar als Ops Director/Plant manager