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Adrian Vacarasu

Production Quality Manager
Brasov

Summary

Diligent Quality Manager with 5 years of experience making sure products and services meet internal and external standards. Skilled in market research, project management, and statistical analysis. Organized and analytical with excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
19
19
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
4
4
Languages

Work History

Production Quality Manager

Schaeffler Romania SRL
07.2020 - Current
  • Company Overview: Management for Project Quality Development in the Schaeffler Automotive Powertrain Division.
  • Studied department operations to assist with development of new or improved methods of tooling and production processes.
  • Developed training programs for production staff, enhancing skill levels and efficiency.
  • Scrutinized production output and identified areas for improvement.
  • Managed personnel by implementing company policies, procedures, work rules, and disciplinary action.
  • Collaborated with technical and administrative teams to develop and implement successful corrective plans.
  • Development of a new quality team: quality assurance inspectors and Indirect quality assurance professionals
  • Quality Project Leader for heavy-Duty engine transmission equipment manufacturer
  • Published a Quality Management Standard applicable world-wide within Schaeffler Group for product family group Engine Systems
  • Managed internal operational standards and productivity targets.
  • Increased overall productivity by identifying bottlenecks in the production process and proposing effective solutions.
  • Managed continuous improvement initiatives to drive gains in quality, flow, and output.
  • Conducted root cause analysis on production issues, devising corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
  • Oversaw quality control efforts, maintaining strict adherence to industry standards and regulatory requirements while achieving high levels of customer satisfaction.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery of high-quality products according to customer requirements.
  • Managed multiple projects concurrently, ensuring timely completion and meeting budget constraints.
  • Mentored junior staff members on best practices in production management, cultivating a skilled workforce capable of tackling complex challenges headon.

Quality project management & supplier quality engineer

Schaeffler Romania SRL
09.2014 - 06.2020
  • Company Overview: Management for Project Quality Development in the Schaeffler Automotive Powertrain Division.
  • Brownfield product transfer, Brownfield technology transfer for mass production,
  • Support for product localization in the Chinese market, and Greenfield development for new mass production processes.
  • SQE (Supplier Quality Engineer) International supplier portfolio > 20 automotive suppliers
  • Management of APQP at the suppliers from initial customer order until series sample PPAP approval
  • Performed audits and supplier improvement programs.

Quality Management Trainee Engineer

Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KG
01.2011 - 09.2012
  • Company Overview: Intensive training program as a Quality Assurance Engineer and Quality project management position in the leading Schaeffler German automotive plant. Website: www.schaeffler.com
  • Quality Management Trainee Program in Lead Plan Schaeffler Hirschaid
  • Intensive training program as a Quality Assurance Engineer and Quality project management position in the leading Schaeffler German automotive plant
  • Valuable work experience in all relevant departments (Quality Assurance/ Measurement Labs / Sample Shop / Production / Industrial Engineering)
  • Intensive training program as a Quality Assurance Engineer and Quality project management position in the leading Schaeffler German automotive plant. Website: www.schaeffler.com

Assistant Manager Logistics

GlaxoSmithKline
11.2009 - 12.2010
  • Company Overview: The objective of this position was to ensure support to the Logistics Manager to deliver efficiently the following projects.
  • The objective of this position was to ensure support to the Logistics Manager to deliver efficiently the following projects: Project Warehouse Efficiency - benchmarking with external GSK production sites and business, Project Warehouse Ergonomics - reduction of manual handling and staff safety improvement, 5 S concept - in finished goods and raw material warehouses
  • The objective of this position was to ensure support to the Logistics Manager to deliver efficiently the following projects. Website:
  • Established strong relationships with key stakeholders such as vendors, carriers, and customers, creating a cohesive supply chain network.
  • Coordinated with sales and marketing teams to ensure proper stock levels were maintained for high-demand products.
  • Maintained detailed records of all logistical operations, providing valuable insight for future planning and decision-making processes.
  • Ensured compliance with industry regulations and company policies by regularly reviewing documentation and procedures.
  • Analyzed supply chain data to identify opportunities for process improvements and cost savings initiatives.

Purchasing responsible assistant

CIE Automotive
03.2007 - 11.2007
  • Company Overview: Type of business or sector Automotive - Tier 1 supplier for automotive industry. Website: www.cieautomotive.com; http://www.cieautomotive.com/en_US/-/cie-matricon
  • Responsible for raw material and consumables acquisition
  • Support for Purchasing responsible for purchase order release to suppliers
  • Purchasing department daily routine tasks
  • Type of business or sector Automotive - Tier 1 supplier for automotive industry. Website: www.cieautomotive.com; http://www.cieautomotive.com/en_US/-/cie-matricon

Food Service Supervisor

Le Pain Quotidien LLC
11.2004 - 03.2007


  • Hosting guests and table serving in a unique Belgian fine dining chain of restaurants.
  • Maintained compliance with company policies and procedures for food safety, sanitation, and quality.
  • Boosted employee morale by providing ongoing training, support, and performance feedback to staff members.

Education

Ph.D. - Engineering and Management

University of Transylvania Brasov
Brasov, Romania
04.2024 - 02.2028

Master of Science - Quality Management Systems

Petru Maior University
Targu Mures
05.2023 - 02.2027

Bachelor of Science - Industrial engineering and economics

Petru Maior University
10.2009 - 03.2011

Engineering Corps

Romanian Ministry of Defence
Braila, Jud. Galati
04.2001 - 03.2011

Skills

Continuous improvement

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  • Date of Birth: 04/09/1982
  • Gender: M
  • Nationality: Romanian
  • Driving License: Driver's license category B

Accomplishments

  • Supervised team of 7 staff members.
  • Organized a Quality Improvement workshop with cross-functional teams of more than 50 people

Certification

CQM - Certified Quality Manager

Dancing, long hikings, reading, chess, socializing

Socializing with friends and aquaitances

Timeline

Ph.D. - Engineering and Management

University of Transylvania Brasov
04.2024 - 02.2028

Master of Science - Quality Management Systems

Petru Maior University
05.2023 - 02.2027

Production Quality Manager

Schaeffler Romania SRL
07.2020 - Current

Quality project management & supplier quality engineer

Schaeffler Romania SRL
09.2014 - 06.2020

Quality Management Trainee Engineer

Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KG
01.2011 - 09.2012

Assistant Manager Logistics

GlaxoSmithKline
11.2009 - 12.2010

Bachelor of Science - Industrial engineering and economics

Petru Maior University
10.2009 - 03.2011

Purchasing responsible assistant

CIE Automotive
03.2007 - 11.2007

Food Service Supervisor

Le Pain Quotidien LLC
11.2004 - 03.2007

Engineering Corps

Romanian Ministry of Defence
04.2001 - 03.2011
Adrian VacarasuProduction Quality Manager