Jul 2010 – Feb 2013 · 2 yrs 7 mos · Brussels Area, Belgium

• Responsible of a team of 3 Managers, 10 specialists and 2 technical Assistants to:
• Ensure all Toyota vehicles produced in Europe are launched on time by setting the objectives for each different phase from the concept stage to to the final Ramp up, checking their feasibility and solving any concerns that are not in line with the original targets being set up.
• Create and agree with all key departments of the organisation the vehicle Master Schedule that fits both sales and manufacturing requirements.
• Identify and resolve any business or technical concern that may compromise the start of production.
• Implement all design changes to support new vehicle launches and/or existing product improvement, in close cooperation with other Toyota departments and with our suppliers to ensure the parts are modified on time with the right quality and cost.
• Actively drive problem solving in line with the Toyota Way.

Jan 2005 – Jan 2010 · 5 yrs

Aug 2002 – May 2005 · 2 yrs 9 mos · Fleurus, Belgium

• Brief job description
• Customer (Ford) and supplier single point of contact
• Interface between design-project, purchasing, production, quality and logistics
• Main tasks
• Follow-up of sub-components and production facilities development
• Follow-up of manufacturing and/or delivery of prototypes and pre-serial parts
• LRR (Launch Readiness Review), PPAP (Production Approval Process) and
• PSW (Part Submission Warrant) leader
• Production facilities set-up coordination
• Production Leader during launch phase
• Leader of Engineering changes, Global 8D reports and recovery plans

Apr 2001 – Jul 2002 · 1 yr 3 mos · Fleurus, Belgium

• Responsible of implementing ISO 9001: 2000 Quality System
• Production efficiency improvements Responsible
• Management of Rioglass Group Customer Claims (Spain+ Belgium)

Feb 1999 – Mar 2001 · 2 yrs 1 mo · Oviedo Area, Spain

• In parallel to my job as an engineer in Temper, I was teacher 5 hours per weak of Operations Management at Know How Business School, which was a British Business Management School.
• I had to stop doing so when I moved to Belgium.

May 1998 – Mar 2001 · 2 yrs 10 mos · Oviedo, Asturias, Spain

• Introduction of OBO Betterman’s products in the Spanish market
• Price negociation based on personal market research
• Sales team and customer’s technical support
• Responsible for internal (sales team) and external (wholesalers and installers)
• training
• Marketing Plan update and follow-up

Apr 1997 – Apr 1998 · 1 yr · Gijon, Spain

• Layout re-organisation
• Quality Control Responsible- ISO 9001: 1994 implementation
• Sales responsible on an international market