Romano Slabbers Bc, PMP, CPIM

Experience

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  Royal Dutch Army

  Sept 1995 - Oct 2007

  2002 - 2007 Royal Dutch Army, Sergeant first Class ( OR 6) 3 years as instructor at the Royal Militairy NCO School, 2 years as platoonsergeant Duties: Support the platooncommander and advise in all operational matters.Support and coach squadleaders and their men under several circumstances (war and peace)Responsible for operational readiness and maintenance of all platoon material and vehicles.Conversation skills (intake, coaching, confrontation, groupsevaluation and performance evaluation)Prepare and hold presentationsDevelop, implement and evaluate groupdevelopment processes.Develop and implement trainingdocuments.Train and coach squad leaders and squad members.Act as counselor5 month deployment to Kandahar, Afghanistan with ISAF in 2006-2007; Show less

  • OR-6 sergeant first class

    Aug 2002 - Oct 2007

  • OR-5 Sergeant

    Feb 1998 - Jul 2002

  • Combat Engineer (Mineur) 112 PAGN Cie

    Sept 1995 - Feb 1998
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  Medtronic

  Oct 2007 - Jun 2010

  Distribution Supervisor

  Work Cell Leader Packaging & CustomizingManage and coordinate daily activities to achieve daily targets.Solve operational problems and quality issues Inform Operationsmanager about issues to get operation back on track.Report daily achievments according to Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).Advise manager in hiring, dismissal and performace evaluations to maintain optimum staffing.Train new employees in fixed procedures in order to certify the Operators according to the Qualityprocedures.Advise and work out improvement proposals.Manage and coach department staff in performance evaluations, indidvidual development plans etc ( incl filing and reporting).Work according to and propagate the Environment Health and Safety rules..Act as intermediate between company and employement agency. Propagate the Medtronic Code of Conduct.Organise and carry out Stand Up meetings in order to inform the departmentCommunicate and coordinate with other departments.Project Management:- Single Piece Flow Packaging Line: Set up a new production line using Lean management Tools- MUDA BUSTERS: reduction of lead-time, product yield and rework- 5S: Implementation of 5S principles in a production environment.- Lean QMS: sustaining and improving current QMS and quality requirements according to US FDA regulations- Kanban Optimalisation: Reduce floor stock, set up min max levels and replenishment frequencies- SAP-Mii: implementation of new MES based on SAP R3. Show less

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  Brunel

  Jul 2010 - Sept 2012

  - Communicate with management and user personnel to develop configuration and distribution standards.- Estimate production costs, cost saving methods, and the effects of product design changes on expenditures for management review, action, and control. - Draft and design layout of equipment, materials, and workspace to illustrate maximum efficiency. - Study operations sequence, material flow, functional statements, organization charts, and project information to determine worker functions and responsibilities. - Recommend methods for improving utilization of personnel, material, and utilities. - Apply statistical methods and perform mathematical calculations to determine configuration and distribution processes, staff requirements, and standards.- Coordinate and implement quality control objectives, activities, or procedures to resolve problems, maximize reliability, or minimize costs. - Schedule deliveries based on production forecasts, material substitutions, storage and handling facilities, and maintenance requirements. Show less As part of the Global team responsible for the development and sustainment of the quality of all Oce products during the configuration- and delivery processes world wide. Working in an international project-management environment together with R&D, global manufacturing &logistics and the international strategic business units.Responsibilities lie in designing and implementing configuration and delivery processes. Using knowledge of product structures, configuration processes, software license management, transport & packaging to influence the development of new product-ranges and improve the existing product portfolio.Project Management:- Project lead Canon Resale: implementing Canon requirements into the Océ configuration process to enable Océ machines portfolio for resale through Canon Supply Chain US, EMEA and Asia Pacific.- Project Lead Identification Toners & Inks: Adapt current product range for Canon Supply Chain identification.- Project lead Spare Parts Return Process. Design and implementation of a global spare part return process to improve spare parts quality and thus reduce cost of non-quality. - Project Quality & SC Engineer for New Product Implementations for Wide Format Print Systems and OEM products. Show less - Re-structure daily management of all operational departments (Inbound, Outbound, After Sales). - Identify, develop, support and follow-up talented people with a good potential to grow within the Operations. - Develop and execute plans to achieve the goals for all areas under responsibility. Develop and execute action plans to resolve issues on a timely manner- Create a pleasant and inspiring working environment, to support maximum effectiveness of the team.- Ensure that all inventory items are properly identified and readily accessible- Ability to focus on customer needs and customer service while ensuring that all Parts Group and International policies and procedures are met- Identify, through a proactive approach, potential cost-saving and efficiency gain opportunities in a specific area to improve overall site operating metrics- Responsible for developing and maintaining a high level employee morale and dedication to serving customers. Conducts themselves and all activities and accountabilities in a manner that is consistent with respect for people values- Ensure customer shipments conform to Customer Routing Guides accurately- Perform order ship confirmation in the Navision database as required- Supervise the preparation of Domestic and International documentation and ensure the accuracy for Customs Compliance- Plan and manage all warehouse activities pertaining to a specific area in order to meet or exceed PDC objectives.- Maintain a safe and healthy working environment in accordance with all International and governmental regulations- Maintain or exceed Quality standards pertaining to a specific area in the warehouse. Show less

  • TQM / Supply Chain Engineer at Heineken

    Mar 2012 - Sept 2012

  • Global MQ/SC Engineer at Océ Venlo (Canon Group)

    Feb 2011 - Mar 2012

  • Supply Chain Engineer - Project Manager at Ossur

    Jul 2010 - Feb 2011
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  Stryker

  Oct 2012 - Jan 2016

  Project Manager Supply Chain Operations

  Responsible for:- Creation of project implementation plan and acquiring approval for this;- Accomplishing the defined project objectives. Key project management responsibilities include creating clear and attainable project objectives, building the project requirements and managing the triple constraint for projects which are cost, time and quality (scope);- Initiating, implementing and participating in cross-divisional Supply Chain projects to further improve the Stryker Supply Chain, resulting in increasing efficiency, lower costs and increased customer satisfaction;- Drive projects to completion within scope, budget and time. Ensure appropriate handover to (internal) customer(s);- Improve, develop and design processes and procedures as part of the projects;- Lead project teams (or sub-teams) and manage the execution of projects;- follow up on project progress, manage the various project tasks;- Establish and maintain the financial budgets;- Report periodically on project progress; Show less

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  Lonza

  Jan 2016 - Oct 2017

  Sr Project Manager Cell & Gene Therapy

  previously PharmaCellhttp://www.lonza.com/about-lonza/media-center/news/Tensid/2017-05-30-15-31-English.aspx

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  Dentsply Sirona

  Oct 2017 - May 2019

  Program Manager VDC
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  Lonza

  May 2019 - now

  • Director Supply Chain, CGT Head of Supply Chain Projects and SAP Adoption

    May 2022 - now

  • Associate Director Supply Chain, CGT Head of SAP Adoption

    Oct 2021 - May 2022

  • CGT Head of SAP Adoption

    Oct 2020 - Oct 2021

  • Sr Manager Supply Chain

    May 2019 - Oct 2020