PAVLOS SOTIRIADIS
Athens
Summary
Successful Continuous Improvement Manager with expertise in developing process improvement solutions resulting in better efficiency, safety and quality. Focused on reducing waste by implementing changes in processing based on lean methodology. Driven to monitor performance improvements by developing performance management systems.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
4
4
Languages
Work History
Continuous Improvement Manager – BA EMEA
IMERYS Group
01.2021 - Current
- Lead and facilitate Continuous improvement program for the BA EMEA
- Performance management system establishment across the BA EMEA
- Facilitate cross – functions teams to develop root cause determination using analysis tools
- Lead assessment processes and identify areas for improvement across the BA EMEA
- Coaching and training continuous improvement principles.
- Facilitate working conditions and margin improvement for BA EMEA
Continuous Improvement Manager - Milos Hub
IMERYS GROUP
09.2016 - 12.2020
- Change management
- Performance management
- Facilitate cross – functions teams to develop root cause determination using analysis tools
- Project management and OPEX project portfolio (Green Belt - Industry Forum)
- Lead assessment processes and identify areas for improvement
- Coaching and training continuous improvement principles.
- Facilitate working conditions and margin improvement for Milos Hub
Melt Shop Production Engineer
CHALYVOURGIA ELLADOS
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Environmental and Safety compliance
- Raw materials and equipment availability for daily production, ensuring final product quality (Billet) and process optimization
Technical Director - Pilot Plan
TRANSITION STATE INDUSTRIES S.A. (T.S.I)
04.2013 - 08.2014
- Served as primary decision-maker for internal technology spending, creating budget guidelines to reduce waste.
- Analyzed project-related information and made recommendations based on discoveries.
- Collaborated with leadership staff to determine appropriate budgets.
- Metal recovery from variant industrial by-products (Electric arc furnace bag filter dust, red mud, slag)
- Feasibility studies and experimental trials evaluation
Melt Shop Dept. Technologist
STOMANA S.A - SIDENOR GROUP (Steel Industry).
06.2011 - 10.2012
- Continuous Casting process & Ladle Furnace (LF) treatment management
- Clean steel technologies implementation to improve semi-final products’ quality (Blooms - Slabs)
- Consumables and variable costs optimization (Fluxes – Energy - Ferroalloys – Refractories)
Internship Trainer
Hellenic Research Centre For Metals (ELKEME S.A.)
03.2011 - 08.2011
- Involved in task force team in the Hellenic Research Centre for Metals
- Studied the Stabilization of EAF’s dust by co-treatment (sintering process) with solid residues of lignite combustion
Intern - Master Thesis
Georgsmarrienhütte GmbH
09.2008 - 04.2009
- Continuous casting parameters monitor and analyze
- Continuous Casting Process Assessment.
- Experimental trials organization and blooms’ quality improvement
Intern - Diploma Thesis
SIDENOR S.A.
02.2005 - 10.2005
- Primary and Secondary steel making process monitoring and analyze concerning steel alloys and fluxes consumption.
- Experimental trials management (Objectives – ferroalloys consumption optimization) and potential improvement areas identification.
Education
Master of Science - Metallurgical Engineering
RWTH Aachen University
Aachen, Germany 04.2001 -
Master of Science - Chemical Engineering
Aristotelio University of Thessaloniki (AUTH), The
Thessaloniki, Greece 04.2001 -
Skills
Business Process Analysis
undefinedCertification
Green Belt - Industry Forum
Timeline
Continuous Improvement Manager – BA EMEA
IMERYS Group
01.2021 - Current
Project Manager - American Management Association
11-2018
Green Belt - Industry Forum
10-2018
Continuous Improvement Manager - Milos Hub
IMERYS GROUP
09.2016 - 12.2020
Melt Shop Production Engineer
CHALYVOURGIA ELLADOS
01.2015 - 01.2016
Technical Director - Pilot Plan
TRANSITION STATE INDUSTRIES S.A. (T.S.I)
04.2013 - 08.2014
Melt Shop Dept. Technologist
STOMANA S.A - SIDENOR GROUP (Steel Industry).
06.2011 - 10.2012
Internship Trainer
Hellenic Research Centre For Metals (ELKEME S.A.)
03.2011 - 08.2011
Intern - Master Thesis
Georgsmarrienhütte GmbH
09.2008 - 04.2009
Intern - Diploma Thesis
SIDENOR S.A.
02.2005 - 10.2005
Master of Science - Metallurgical Engineering
RWTH Aachen University
04.2001 -
Master of Science - Chemical Engineering
Aristotelio University of Thessaloniki (AUTH), The
04.2001 -
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