Ivan Eka

Background

About Ivan Eka

Accomplished Plant Operations Manager with 15+ years of progressive career advancement across the manufacturing value chain. Started as a Process Engineer developing deep technical expertise in chemical processes and production optimization, then advanced through Engineering & Maintenance Management roles where I mastered equipment design, facility upgrades, and team leadership. This comprehensive foundation led to senior Plant Manager positions where I now integrate production excellence, quality assurance, and strategic operations management. My diverse background spanning production engineering, quality control systems, maintenance management, and plant operations enables me to drive holistic improvements across all manufacturing functions. Expert in Lean Six Sigma methodologies with proven ability to bridge technical engineering solutions with business strategy to deliver sustainable operational excellence. Operational Excellence & Industrial Innovation Leader: Accomplished manufacturing executive with proven expertise in digital transformation and process optimization. Successfully automated 7 of 8 production facilities, achieving 25% productivity gains and 14% energy cost reduction while leading debottlenecking initiatives that delivered 40% throughput improvements. Demonstrated end-to-end project leadership managing $15M+ greenfield developments from conceptualization through commissioning, driving innovation programs that generated millions in additional revenue and 21% production increase. Core Competencies : Extensive expertise in operations and manufacturing management encompassing plant operations, production optimization, quality assurance, and safety compliance. Specialized in Lean Six Sigma implementation and Total Productive Maintenance systems, consistently delivering operational excellence through continuous improvement programs and strategic cost reduction initiatives. Strong leadership capabilities in strategic planning, team development, and project portfolio management, combined with technical background in chemical process engineering, equipment design, maintenance systems, and sustainability initiatives. Results-driven approach combining technical expertise with strategic vision to optimize end-to-end operations and deliver measurable business impact.