Ana-Adriana Trăistaru
PhD Engineer: Chief Operations Manager
Brasov
Summary
Determined leader eager to leverage knowledge in engineering principles and concepts as well as in constructive organizational mindset. Skilled in implementing manufacturing processes, developing production systems and analyzing product designs. Smart and dedicated to cost-saving initiatives and process improvements.
Strong understanding of collaboration and adaptability in dynamic environments. Recognized for problem-solving abilities and effective communication as well as initiatives in community education and development. Successfully enhanced workflow efficiency and contributed to project completion within deadlines. Demonstrated expertise in resource allocation and process improvement. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
5
5
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
Chief Operations Manager
ART Inovation Projects
08.2022 - Current
- Achieved corporate sustainability targets through the implementation of eco-friendly practices throughout company operations -city of the future - urban architecture.
- Negotiated favorable contracts with suppliers, reducing costs without compromising on quality or service standards.
- Streamlined operations by implementing efficient processes and strategies, leading to significant cost savings: interior design manufacturing.
- Maximized profitability by identifying cost-saving opportunities and implementing strategic budget reductions.
- Built strong relationships with key stakeholders, promoting a culture of transparency and trust within the organization.
- Launched new products successfully by developing comprehensive go-to-market strategies that catered to target audiences effectively.
Founder IGROW LEADERSHIP HUB
Yougrow SRL
11.2022 - Current
- Create Learning Programs for teenagers and adults (managers)
- Create and offer Team / Group Coaching Programs for Teams
- Deliver Career Coaching sessions for students and adults that undergo profesional change
- Facilitate learning experieces for teenagers (bootcamps, short programs)
- Developed innovative strategies for clients, resulting in increased revenue and business growth.
- Assisted clients in navigating complex industry challenges with strategic recommendations.
- Enhanced communication among team members to foster collaborative and supportive work environment.
- Designed tailored training programs for employees at various levels within the organization, boosting overall skillsets.
- Facilitated workshops and training sessions for client staff, enhancing their skills and knowledge in key areas.
- Developed and maintained strong client relationships, ensuring high levels of satisfaction and repeat business.
- Coordinated with external partners and vendors to deliver comprehensive solutions that meet clients' diverse needs.
- Streamlined communication processes for clients, enabling more effective collaboration and decision-making.
Digitalisation and Transfer Manager
SC Premium Aerotec SRL
11.2019 - 11.2023
- Identify potential transfer package; analyze manufacturing and administrative flows;
- Perform price quotation for potential packages; maintain contact with suppliers and internal teams;
- Transfer new manufacturing lines; optimize current processes by digital and automated solutions;
- Recurrent follow-up and reporting: ramp-up and standardising of manufacturinng lines.
- Managed cross-functional teams for successful project completion within deadlines and budgets.
- Managed multiple strategic projects with numerous sub-projects or workstreams.
- Collaborated with business leadership to set priorities based on business needs, resource capacity and risk exposure.
- Developed and maintained logistics workflows, procedures and reports.
- Built teams to address project goals and objectives for multiple projects.
- Met with project stakeholders on regular basis to assess progress and make adjustments.
- Implemented risk management strategies to mitigate potential barriers to project success.
- Developed strategic plans, setting clear objectives and achievable milestones for the team.
- Engaged and worked alongside cross-functional stakeholders to manage strategic initiatives.
- Improved program efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing time-saving solutions.
- Addressed and resolved technical, financial, and operational concerns by working with team members and directors.
- Conducted comprehensive program evaluations, identifying areas for improvement and recommending actionable solutions.
- Leveraged technology tools for enhanced project tracking, reporting, and information sharing among team members.
- Participated in pilot tests and revised programs based on feedback and results.
- Enhanced project visibility with regular status updates, leading to increased stakeholder engagement.
- Led change management efforts, supporting staff through transitions and promoting buy-in for new initiatives.
- Analyse 45 digitalization opportunities in all factory departments - Factory 4.0 partnerships; 8 digitalization projects implemented (finance, milling production, logistics, building maintenance, assembly, quality control, training, cutting edge profiles, cleaning, sealing and gluing of parts).
- Interacted with customers and clients to identify business needs and requirements.
- Managed and supervised administrative and daily program operations, complying with policies and regulations.
- Leveraged project management processes and tools to define and execute projects.
- Worked with subject matter experts to develop and implement mentoring programs to promote better learner experiences.
- Negotiated price and service with customers and vendors to decrease expenses and increase profit.
Operations Manager
SC Premium Aerotec SRL
12.2014 - 11.2019
- Plan, develop and survey strategies for production units to reach company objectives;
- Survey yearly output in terms of efficiency, quality, costs and safety;
- Plan yearly Capex and Opex / Survey invests / Survey stocks / Create recurrent follow ups and reports
- Total coordinated staff: 14 foremen, 5 technologists, 5 production planners, approx. 200 workers / 9 different production units.
- Conducted regular performance reviews, identifying areas for improvement and developing action plans to address them.
- Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
- Led hiring, onboarding and training of new hires to fulfill business requirements.
- Facilitated smooth collaboration between departments through clear communication channels.
- Increased profit by streamlining operations.
- Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications, and missed deadlines.
- Implemented quality control systems to boost overall product consistency and reliability.
- Analyzed and reported on key performance metrics to senior management.
- Analyzed data trends to identify potential bottlenecks in operations workflow, implementing strategies to mitigate risks accordingly.
- Managed inventory and supply chain operations to achieve timely and accurate delivery of goods and services.
- Directed initiatives to improve work environment, company culture or overall business strategy.
- Managed budgets effectively, consistently delivering projects on-time and within financial constraints.
- Oversaw facility maintenance, ensuring optimal functionality of equipment and infrastructure at all times.
- Spearheaded process improvements, resulting in increased productivity and reduced operational costs.
- Achieved higher employee retention rates by fostering a positive work environment and providing opportunities for professional growth.
- Implemented sustainability initiatives, reducing environmental impact.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
- Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
- Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.
- Implemented business strategies, increasing revenue, and effectively targeting new markets.
Departament Leader: Production Planning
SC Premium Aerotec SRL
10.2012 - 12.2014
- Develop planning tools and technology department and infra-structure for 10 assembly lines and new manufacturing lines - entire assembly unit.
- Led cross-functional teams to achieve company-wide goals, fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation.
- Identified team weak points and implemented corrective actions to resolve concerns.
- Overcame challenging deadlines and resource limitations by reallocating personnel and focusing on priority tasks.
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Reduced operational risks while organizing data to forecast performance trends.
Senior Material and Production Planner
Benchmark Electronics
04.2011 - 03.2012
- Prepare yearly material and delivery forcasts
- Secure material planning and production output (monthly, quaterly, yearly)
- Calculus and tracking of output KPI's
- Coordinated material procurement efforts, ensuring on-time availability of components for uninterrupted production cycles.
- Reviewed inventories, tracked production statuses and ordered materials to foster consistent availability and production schedule adherence.
- Worked directly with production personnel to resolve production scheduling issues and conflicts.
- Presented updated order and production status reports to sales staff and management.
- Developed production schedules according to deadlines for existing orders and sales forecasting.
- Analyzed capacity constraints for optimal resource allocation, maximizing throughput while minimizing costs.
- Conducted regular reviews of demand forecasts, adjusting production schedules as needed to maintain optimal inventory levels without compromising customer service standards.
Process Planning Engineer
Schaeffler Romania SRL
01.2008 - 09.2010
- Develop yearly/monthly/weekly output and delivery plans for manual assembly and CNC manufacturing flows;
- Propose and develop plans for yearly process and material saving;
- Total coordinated: 70 equipments, 5 departments
- Provided expert guidance on materials selection, ensuring optimal balance between cost, performance, and manufacturability.
- Evaluated tooling options, making strategic recommendations that resulted in reduced costs while maintaining product quality standards.
- Managed multiple projects concurrently by utilizing strong organizational skills and effective communication techniques.
- Implemented lean manufacturing principles to minimize waste and maximize efficiency in production processes.
- Reduced waste and improved efficiency with the development of detailed process plans.
- Proactively identified potential issues within production lines and executed timely interventions preventing costly downtime scenarios.
- Enhanced product quality by collaborating with cross-functional teams to identify areas for improvement.
- Increased production capacity by identifying bottlenecks and implementing process improvements accordingly.
Phd Researcher
Academy of Fine Arts Viena / ETH Zurich
04.2012 - 08.2012
- Test Accelerating Aging of wood and wood finishing material by UV.
- Gathered and organized information for research purposes.
- Maintained detailed records of experimental procedures, observations, and results for accurate reporting and replication purposes.
- Presented research findings at national and international conferences, raising the profile of the institution.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to conduct comprehensive studies and generate valuable insights.
- Designed experiments with rigorous controls to maximize validity of findings.
- Utilized statistical packages to analyze data and create visualizations.
- Facilitated partnerships with external research institutions, expanding resources and expertise available for projects.
- Test Mechanical tests of aged wood: compression, Tensile and Brinell Strenghts.
- Close research conclusion and publish the results.
Education
Leadership Consultant - Organisational Culture & Leadership
Riders & Elephants
New Zeeland 04.2001 -
Group Coach - Group Dynamics
Collective Shift Academy
International EMCC/ ICF 04.2001 -
Organisational Consultant - Organisation Dynamics And Efficiency
Human Synergistics
Bucharest, Romania 04.2001 -
Lean Expert - LEAN Manufacturing
GREEN SIX SIGMA
Bucharest, Romania 04.2001 -
Coaching Certification -
Coaching Partners
Bucuresti10.2024
Team Coaching - undefined
HUMANCO
Cluj04.2024
DISC Evaluator and Trainer -
John Maxwell Certified Team
Timisoara04-2023
Public Speaker - undefined
John Maxwell Certified Team
Timisoara09.2023
KAIZN COACH - Production Balacing
KAIZEN Coach in Production
KAIZN INSTITUTE 04.2001 -
Phd Engineering - undefined
Academy of Arts Vien & ETH Zurich
Vien, Zurich09.2012
Master: Management of International Industrial Projects - undefined
University "Transylvania"
Brasov10.2009
Master: Management of the Logistics - undefined
Transylvania University and Renault Group
Brasov, Romania03.2021
Diplomatic Engineer in Wood Engineering -
University "Transilvania"
Brasov10.2007
CAE - Cambridge Certificate Advanced
Cambridge
Cambridge 04.2001 -
High School Diploma -
Unirea Colleage
Brasov 04.2001 -
Skills
Effective Time Management
Certification
CAE Advance Cambridge Certificate
Interests
Learning workshops for children and adults
communication
behavioural psychology
NLP
Coaching
Leadership
Process Optimization
Timeline
Founder IGROW LEADERSHIP HUB
Yougrow SRL
11.2022 - Current
Chief Operations Manager
ART Inovation Projects
08.2022 - Current
Digitalisation and Transfer Manager
SC Premium Aerotec SRL
11.2019 - 11.2023
Operations Manager
SC Premium Aerotec SRL
12.2014 - 11.2019
Departament Leader: Production Planning
SC Premium Aerotec SRL
10.2012 - 12.2014
Phd Researcher
Academy of Fine Arts Viena / ETH Zurich
04.2012 - 08.2012
Senior Material and Production Planner
Benchmark Electronics
04.2011 - 03.2012
Process Planning Engineer
Schaeffler Romania SRL
01.2008 - 09.2010
Leadership Consultant - Organisational Culture & Leadership
Riders & Elephants
04.2001 -
Group Coach - Group Dynamics
Collective Shift Academy
04.2001 -
Organisational Consultant - Organisation Dynamics And Efficiency
Human Synergistics
04.2001 -
Lean Expert - LEAN Manufacturing
GREEN SIX SIGMA
04.2001 -
KAIZN COACH - Production Balacing
KAIZEN Coach in Production
04.2001 -
CAE - Cambridge Certificate Advanced
Cambridge
04.2001 -
High School Diploma -
Unirea Colleage
04.2001 -
Team Coaching - undefined
HUMANCO
Public Speaker - undefined
John Maxwell Certified Team
Phd Engineering - undefined
Academy of Arts Vien & ETH Zurich
Master: Management of International Industrial Projects - undefined
University "Transylvania"
Master: Management of the Logistics - undefined
Transylvania University and Renault Group
Coaching Certification -
Coaching Partners
DISC Evaluator and Trainer -
John Maxwell Certified Team
Diplomatic Engineer in Wood Engineering -
University "Transilvania"