The Randstad, Netherlands
Senior Manager | Operations & Engineering
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Plant and Production Leadership
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Operational Excellence
I lead plants through clarity, rhythm, and accountability on the shopfloor.
I scale performance with Lean routines, structured problem solving, and leader coaching.
I connect operations with MES, ERP, dashboards, and analytics so decisions are fast and grounded.
+31 6 8638 2315
ivan@foschiera.com
Recruiter snapshot
Plant Manager and Senior Operations focus areas.
Max site headcount managed
Team size led in latest role
First Pass Yield achieved
SQDC mindset
Lean and CI
MES and ERP
People development
Analytics
Selected impact
A few measurable outcomes from recent roles.
First Pass Yield improvement through Lean routines, layout changes, and 5S discipline.
WIP reduction and working capital release through pull based replenishment and JIT.
Built a stable operating rhythm with tier meetings, daily Gemba, clear escalation, and KPI reviews.
Recognition
Leader 100 Award in 2022 and 2023 for operational results and people development.
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Core strengths
Clear and practical strengths for operations leadership.
Plant operations leadership
Daily execution, escalation, tier routines, stakeholder cadence.
Operational excellence
Lean routines, standard work, structured problem solving, 5S.
People development
Leader coaching, retention focus, succession coverage.
Digital operations
MES rollout, ERP adoption, traceability, planning visibility.
Analytics and KPI management
Dashboards for forecast, WIP, constraints, performance reviews.
Supply chain integration
3PL integration, end to end handoffs, issue resolution.
Lean and CI
MES
ERP
Gemba
5S
JIT
Pull systems
Traceability
Dashboards
Stakeholders
Professional experience
Roles and scope.
World Wide Technology
Senior Production Manager
Nov 2021 to Dec 2025 · The Randstad, Netherlands
Led end to end production and engineering in a high volume integration center supporting global technology clients.
- Led daily operations across production, engineering, and final quality. Team size 70 plus.
- Improved First Pass Yield from 70 percent to 99.7 percent through Lean routines, layout changes, and 5S discipline.
- Built a stable operating rhythm with tier meetings, daily Gemba, and clear escalation.
- Rolled out MES across sites and improved traceability, visibility, and planning accuracy.
- Introduced dashboards for forecast, WIP, constraints, and performance reviews with stakeholders.
- Developed leaders and retention. Coached supervisors and strengthened succession coverage.
Material in Motion
Site Manager
Nov 2019 to Oct 2021 · The Randstad, Netherlands
Managed a 500 person production site manufacturing data center hardware for a hyperscale technology client.
- Managed high volume operations under strict SLA and audit requirements.
- Maintained business continuity during COVID through staffing scenarios, layout changes, and daily risk control.
- Reduced inventory and improved space utilization through JIT and pull based replenishment.
- Strengthened cross functional execution with engineering, logistics, and client leadership.
- Stabilized quality and delivery through standard work, tier routines, and escalation discipline.
- Built leadership routines that kept performance stable under constant change.
- Reduced WIP from 7 hours to 2 hours and freed significant working capital.
Material in Motion
Supply Chain Integration Manager
Jun 2018 to Oct 2019 · The Randstad, Netherlands
Owned cross functional integration between 3PL, production, and logistics to improve flow and responsiveness.
- Streamlined end to end handoffs between inbound, kitting, production, and outbound.
- Led issue resolution across suppliers, logistics partners, and internal teams.
- Supported ERP transition for a global technology client and improved process adoption.
- Improved visibility and reduced firefighting through clear rules and ownership.
Material in Motion
Inventory Control Supervisor
Aug 2016 to May 2018 · The Randstad, Netherlands
Led inventory control and accuracy in a high velocity environment supporting production and logistics.
- Implemented real time tracking and improved inventory accuracy to world class levels.
- Improved counting routines, root cause on variances, and daily controls.
- Trained the team and improved reliability of stock availability for production.
- Strengthened collaboration between warehouse, production, and planning.
Milimetra
IT Support Specialist, Operations Systems
Jan 2015 to Jun 2016 · Greater Florianópolis, Brazil
Provided remote IT support to keep operations running in Brazil.
- Supported around 40 users and reduced downtime through fast troubleshooting.
- Maintained endpoints and core tools used by operations and project teams.
- Ensured stable access and basic security hygiene for daily work continuity.
Milimetra
General Manager
Sep 2006 to Dec 2014 · Greater Florianópolis, Brazil
Led company growth from 4 to 40 plus people delivering complex aluminum and glass structures.
- Owned operations, planning, and financial performance.
- Led execution of high complexity builds with quality and safety focus.
- Built leaders and routines that improved reliability and delivery.
- Partnered with clients and engineering to solve technical constraints on site.
Milimetra
Production Technician
Feb 2002 to Aug 2006 · Greater Florianópolis, Brazil
Hands on technical foundation across end to end production.
- Operated and maintained precision machinery, ensuring adherence to technical and quality standards.
- Performed fabrication, assembly, and troubleshooting across multiple production stages.
- Supported quality control inspections to verify compliance and consistency in custom builds.
- Collaborated with engineers and installers to deliver large scale structural projects.
Credentials
Certifications and education, aligned with operations leadership.
Certifications
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
- CompTIA IT Fundamentals+
- TOEFL iBT (C1)
Education
Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences
Bachelor of Business Administration, International Business
2024 to 2028
Languages
Portuguese (Native) · English (Full Professional)