DIANA-CAMELIA TANASESCU-MARCU
Timis
Summary
Visionary and impact-oriented Continuous Improvement Manager with over 20 years of experience in deploying Lean methodologies across complex, multi-site international operations. Proven track record of driving multimillion-dollar productivity projects resulting in significant capacity increases and waste reductions, effectively transforming underperforming operations throughout Europe and South Africa. Expertise in strategic planning, operational turnaround, organizational design, and executive coaching facilitates the development of robust continuous improvement cultures. Commitment to fostering team development through targeted coaching while aligning transformation initiatives with overarching business objectives ensures sustained success.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Continuous Improvement Manager Europe & South Africa
Iron Mountain
02.2023 - 08.2025
- Managed the regional CI function, driving transformational initiatives across the region, combining Lean principles, and digital technologies, achieving a 20% increase in operational efficiency across 10 sites.
- Worked with cross-functional plant teams to implement Lean manufacturing processing improvements and drive quality mindset resulting in $3.68M productivity improvement, enhancing throughput and space utilization.
- Enhanced margin improvement by 15% and delivered $230K saving through performance tracking and site-level Lean coaching.
- Spearheaded Lean-based digital improvement projects across diverse operations, aligning efforts with global priorities.
EMEA HOS Process Leader / Continuous Improvement Manager
Honeywell
01.2016 - 10.2022
- Headed strategic CI deployments across six major EMEA manufacturing sites, managing international, cross-functional teams, and high-impact Kaizen initiatives.
- Achieved $575K in annual savings by reducing 11 HC, balancing the workload and consolidating shift operations in sensor manufacturing.
- Implemented Lean production methods to improve productivity by $632K, reduce inventory by 90% while enhancing throughput and reducing space utilization by 32%.
- Facilitated the cross-functional Tiger Kaizen workshop, yielding $267K in productivity improvements via waste elimination and labor balancing.
- Optimized inventory management systems for better visibility into stock levels, leading to $631K inventory reduction through VSM and Kanban system.
EMEA HOS Lead Deployment Specialist
Honeywell
12.2011 - 01.2016
- Deployed Honeywell Operating System (HOS) tools, behaviors, and mindset across 21 EMEA sites, enabling the integration of newly acquired businesses into standardized Continuous Improvement frameworks.
- Facilitated the execution of strategic plan cascades for a critical business segment produced a notable 52% improvement in operating income and revenue growth.
- Improved delivery by 71%, quality by 43% and reduced cost per line shipped by 12% through foundational Lean tools.
- Developed performance dashboards, visual management systems and HOS standard templates for seamless deployment and effective key performance indicator tracking.
- Accelerated cultural integration post-acquisition by instilling CI frameworks, and coaching site leadership.
Lean Project Manager
Honeywell
01.2011 - 12.2011
- Successfully managed multiple process optimization projects across production areas by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability and, alignment with organizational goals.
- Coordinated with cross-functional team all the Velocity Product Development initiatives to improve new project's lead times by 12% and responsiveness.
HOS Site Leader
Honeywell
10.2006 - 01.2010
- Championed site-wide strategic continuous improvement initiatives that fostered a Lean Six Sigma organizational DNA, with focus on streamlined processes, reduced waste and higher overall operational efficiency.
- Drove a 30% reduction in shop floor footprint through optimized layout design and material flow improvements, concurrently elevating on-time delivery performance by 12%, and exceeding productivity targets by 10%.
- Led the deployment of cross-functional resources to support key growth initiatives, resulting in the on-time closure of top high-value projects and a 16% increase in annual sales revenue.
- Pioneered the Six Sigma Plus Green Belt Program and the 5-day Train-the-Trainer program, equipping 30 internal coaches with advanced Lean methodologies, resulting in a 15% improvement in knowledge transfer across departments.
- Boosted regional recognition by spearheading Lean education for over 60 external students, establishing the site as a benchmark in continuous improvement practices, and obtained a 95% positive satisfaction rate.
Production Engineer
Honeywell
04.2004 - 10.2006
- Created engineering documentation for manufacturing processes, technical specification for targeted products and change notices.
- Interfaced with customers to address technical queries and enhance production deliverables.
Education
Bachelor - Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering
Polytechnics University
07.2003
Skills
- Continuous improvement strategy (EMEA and global scale)
- Lean manufacturing principles
- Operational excellence across multiple sites
- Strategic deployment planning
- Change management and cultural transformation
- Workflow Optimization
- Cross-functional project management
- Executive coaching and people development
- Performance monitoring and accountability frameworks
- Cost optimization Inventory and waste reduction
- Organizational design and talent acceleration
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Effective communication
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving abilities
Certification
- Certified Six Sigma Lean Expert – Honeywell, 2005
- "Train-The-trainer" Program by Dynamic Training Corporation - 2007
Timeline
Continuous Improvement Manager Europe & South Africa
Iron Mountain
02.2023 - 08.2025
EMEA HOS Process Leader / Continuous Improvement Manager
Honeywell
01.2016 - 10.2022
EMEA HOS Lead Deployment Specialist
Honeywell
12.2011 - 01.2016
Lean Project Manager
Honeywell
01.2011 - 12.2011
HOS Site Leader
Honeywell
10.2006 - 01.2010
Production Engineer
Honeywell
04.2004 - 10.2006
Bachelor - Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering
Polytechnics University
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