Dan Cristian Pintilei

• Developed and implemented financial impact strategies to optimize operational costs and productivity.
• Led Lean and continuous improvement initiatives to streamline manufacturing processes.
• Applied Lean Six Sigma principles to improve production efficiency and reduce variability.
• Facilitated workshops and training programs to drive a culture of continuous improvement.
• Established and monitored KPIs to align operational performance with company goals.
• Identified and eliminated process bottlenecks, achieving significant cycle time reduction.
• Led cost-saving projects, optimizing workflows and reducing material waste.
• Increased the OPX maturity level of the plant from 2.5 to 2.9, aligning processes with Operational Excellence best practices.
• Generated €2.8M in annual savings through continuous improvement projects in OEE enhancement, workforce efficiency, cycle time reduction, production balancing, transport cost optimization, and energy consumption reduction.

• Managed serial production of surround view cameras in ADAS Focus Factory, ensuring process stability and continuous improvement.
• Spearheaded cycle time reduction projects, increasing production efficiency by 15%.
• Implemented Lean methodologies, including 5S, Standard Work, and waste elimination techniques.
• Led cross-functional teams to optimize manufacturing workflows and resolve production bottlenecks.
• Oversaw product phase-outs and changes.
• Launched new products, defining targets and forming teams.
• Facilitated A3 problem-solving workshops, addressing root causes of inefficiencies and reducing process deviations.
• Led Continuous Improvement workshops

• Successfully implemented 5S Best In Class program, securing certification from Kaizen Institute.
• Led Standard Work initiatives, ensuring consistency and cycle time optimization in production lines.
• Designed and executed workplace visual management strategies, improving process transparency and deviation handling.
• Conducted internal and external Continuous Improvement Workshops, reinforcing Lean Manufacturing principles.
• Defined 5S plant roadmap in collaboration with area managers to sustain best practices.
• Audited and validated process compliance through Gemba walks and structured Lean audits

• Developed a Lean Line Design and Workplace Design using MTM 1 method and ergonomic standards
• Designed and implemented Lean Line Design & Workplace Optimization strategies using MTM-1 and ergonomic principles.
• Developed and executed Standard Work Combination, ensuring optimal process flow and workload balancing.
• Conducted time and motion studies, reducing cycle times and increasing production output.
• Led ergonomic workplace improvements, enhancing employee productivity and safety.
• Managed manufacturing efficiency monitoring, tracking KPI performance and identifying areas for optimization.

• Inspected raw materials for defects.
• Conducted quality inspections on raw materials, ensuring compliance with specifications.
• Ensured 100% defect-free parts in production through quality control methodologies.