Bilti Rolland

Headed operations for qualifying the factory for new part numbers and production ramp-up. Managed capacity planning to meet Enphase production demands and oversaw P&L. Led automation initiatives to reduce VAM costs and optimized production lines. Collaborated with local Flex manufacturing teams to improve Cycle Time, Quality KPIs, and OEE.

Led the technical department, overseeing the implementation of Labor Management across the plant. Developed cost-saving solutions and spearheaded scrap reduction projects. Responsible for the industrialization of all new projects, including budgeting, layouts, and SOPs. Managed the performance of production support teams and proposed corrective actions to address inefficiencies. Also accountable for the investment plan and maintenance budget.

Led the operations task-force team, responsible for improving relationships with key customers, increasing production output and efficiency, reducing customer complaints and scrap rate, and managing the operational aspects of a production line that accounted for 60% of the company’s sales.

Operations relocation of a company in Arad County. Shop floor construction, layout and transfer planning.

Coordinated all project development activities, working across multiple functional areas such as manufacturing, service center, and customer interface. Managed and controlled all manufacturing engineering operations. Drove lean initiatives and continuous improvement to enhance competitiveness through cost reduction, quality assurance, and on-time delivery.

Managed the process engineering, maintenance, and test software development departments across four divisions: molding, pedals, sensors, and power modules. I personally oversaw all phases of the transfer, including planning, budgeting, customer audits, approvals, and specific engineering tasks such as training, knowledge transfer, TPM, start-up, and spare parts management. Led the rollout of new projects and the Lean Manufacturing department.

Oversaw the facility, process, test, maintenance, and services departments. Set goals, established priorities, managed resources, and developed strategic concepts. Reviewed project progress and results, making key management decisions. Managed a team, including hiring, assigning workloads, training, evaluating performance, and taking corrective actions when necessary.

Serving as the customer interface for test-related issues. Coordinating ICT, functional, and other test development activities with the Solectron Technology Center. Tracking and improving yield performance. Setting up and maintaining test hardware and software. Implementing new software. Training new engineers and technicians. Developing and providing test capacity plans. Updating the team and customers regularly. Attending customer focus team meetings and coordinating engineers for various business needs.