Freelancer profile translated to English.

Description

Senior Operational Excellence Leader with over 20 years of experience in international production and logistics environments. Proven strength in building sustainable performance systems and implementing impactful transformation initiatives across the entire value stream. Focus on increasing quality, efficiency, and process stability while ensuring high product and brand requirements. Combines analytical depth with implementation strength, developing organizations into high-performing continuous improvement cultures through coaching and clear structures. Transformational leadership style that combines strategic vision with practical implementation. Graduate of the Oxford Executive Diploma in Organizational Leadership with an international perspective and access to a high-caliber global expert network.

Languages

English
Native or bilingual
German
Fluent
Latvian
Native or bilingual
French
Conversational
Russian
Fluent

Workplace preferences

Can work on-site

Köln (up to 50km), Düsseldorf (up to 30km), Berlin (up to 30km), Lutherstadt Wittenberg (up to 10km), Leipzig (up to 10km)

Opella,
Head of Manufacturing Excellence
January 2026 - July 2026 (6 months)
Cologne, Germany
Steering Operational Excellence in production through the implementation of Lean methods, performance improvement, digitalization, and the establishment of a Change Management culture.
Schneider Electric,
Head of Customer Satisfaction & Quality Logistics
January 2022 - January 2025 (3 years)
Netherlands
Leading the CS&Q strategy and transformation projects in the largest distribution center in Europe (Inventory: €100 million, COGS: €600 million). Building a high-performing team and fostering a quality culture.
Schneider Electric,
Cluster Opex Lean Expert
January 2019 - January 2022 (3 years)
Europe
Responsible for the implementation of the Schneider Performance System in a cluster of 14 locations (COGS: €100 million). Main driver for continuous improvement, Lean Leadership, and standardization.