Marcel Jongerius

Background

About Marcel Jongerius

I am passionate about enhancing operational efficiency to stimulate growth and cultivate a positive team culture. With a strong background in Global Operations and Operations Management, I bring 25 years of experience leading manufacturing sites and promoting operational excellence. In my capacity as the Director of Global Operations, I managed operations across 9 manufacturing sites in the US, EU, and Asia regions. Through the implementation of robust manufacturing strategies aligned with business goals, I achieved impressive outcomes. I spearheaded the development of 3-5-year goals, translating them into annual objectives and monitoring improved operational efficiency through monthly KPIs. By executing safety enhancement initiatives, we witnessed a remarkable 95% reduction in recordable occurrences, significantly fortifying workplace safety. I take pride in achieving a cost reduction of over 20% by implementing cost control measures, consolidating factories, and establishing a companywide Continuous Improvement Team and culture. Additionally, my strategic deployment of LEAN processes, streamlined supply chain, refined ore selection, and strategic product reshuffling increased production capacity by 20% to 80%, depending on the factory. As the Director of Operations EU, I successfully revitalized negative EBITDA at two sites within six months. Through stringent cost control, a 20% increase in output, portfolio optimization, quality and safety enhancements, and cultural transformation, we achieved significant improvements in financial performance, preparedness for divestment, and overall efficiency. In my role as Head of Operations, I played a key role in steering business strategy, achieving a production capacity increase of over 50% in four years without expanding staff, and reducing production and Metric Ton costs through targeted cost-cutting measures. Throughout my career, I have consistently delivered outstanding results, fostered a culture of continuous improvement, and developed high-performing teams. My ability to drive operational excellence, enhance productivity, and optimize business processes has significantly contributed to the success and growth of the organisations I have served.