Theodoros Drakopoulos
Athens,Greece
Summary
An experienced mechanical engineer, within construction and project engineering, as well as, manufacturing.
Focusing on production, maintenance and technical support. A team player who enjoys working with new projects and multinational employees, with operational knowledge of manufacturing processes and project management skills.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Technical Manager
BA Glass
04.2023 - 06.2024
- Managing general and electrical maintenance, batch and furnace departments.
- Continuous Improvement and projects on energy reduction, resulting in 3,5% in total plant's energy reduction .
- Developed suggestions for technical process improvements to optimize resources.
- Managed implementation of new technological improvements resulting in increased efficiency.
- Guided, coached and lead project teams, delegating tasks and evaluating performance and progression of project pace.
- Develop team communications and information for meetings
Production Manager
BA Glass
01.2021 - 03.2023
- Managed forming, molds, maintenance, quality and job changes departments.
- Conducted root cause analysis on production issues, devising corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Managed internal operational standards and productivity targets.
- Monitored manufacturing variances to resolve product process and equipment problems
- Organized, prioritized and managed KPIs of AT plant.
- Responsible in production planning.
- Budget control.
- Increased plant productivity by 6% from 2021 to 2022.
- Special stock reduction.
Production Manager
BA Glass
01.2018 - 01.2021
- Lead and managed improvement projects for increase of production efficiency and decrease of production costs and downtimes.
- Managed to increase production efficiency by 4% and packed tons by 7K tons, by analyzing, prioritizing, and improving production performance of products.
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery of high-quality products according to customer requirements.
- Participated in decision making regards plant upgrading.
- Participated in production planning.
- Managed personnel by implementing company policies, procedures, work rules, and disciplinary action.
Cold Drink Equipment Technicians & Facilities Manager
Olympic Brewery S.A (Part of Carlsberg Group)
07.2016 - 01.2018
- Coordination of all services provided by the Aspropirgos Technical Function facility (deployment/removal, repairs/refurbishment, maintenance, troubleshooting, inbound and outbound logistics to customers and partners)
- Management and development of the Attica Technicians team
- Securing strong front-line technical support to the Ontrade & Offtrade Sales organizations as well as to the customers in the Attica area, both directly and via the technical team
- Management of all CDE cooling system equipment, spares/consumables, and their shipment to and from business partners and customers
- Provision of effectiveness and efficiency KPIs including inventories, productivity, customer service levels).
Technical Support - New Projects Supervisor
Yioula Glassworks S.A - New Projects & Constructions Department
12.2012 - 07.2016
- Provided technical support to all Yioula Group factories
- Supervised the operation and the workforce of the department's repair workshop
- Assist the group's new projects & construction manager
- Responsible for new installations and electrical/mechanical modifications
- Daily reports to headquarters for projects progress.
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Boosted team performance by developing customer service training materials and conducting service training.
- Oversaw daily operations of the department, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
Production Engineer
Bucha Glass LLC, Member of Yioula Glassworks S.A
01.2010 - 12.2012
- Training on glass industry processes.
- Plan and supervise the maintenance of plant, reducing downtimes of the mechanical equipment, improve of production yields
- Supervision of production department personnel (overtime, training, coaching).
- Conducted trials to determine equipment and machine performance capabilities.
- Performed root cause analysis and implemented corrective actions.
- Communicated with other team members to enhance process and performance.
Project Engineer
Teodomi S.A Construction Company (Greece)
01.2007 - 01.2010
- Project engineering and management, mechanical design, electrical and mechanical installations, cost estimations, piping isometrics and drawings, preparation of equipment and mobilisation
- Managed the subcontractors and their contracts, management of the accounting of the project and preparation of monthly cost reports for headquarters.
- Completed construction tasks while providing safe working conditions, staying on budget and meeting project deadlines.
- Monitored installation of materials and equipment for compliance with drawings and specifications.
- Recommended improvements for design, construction means and materials based on field or changing conditions.
Project Engineer
Skalistiras Constructions SA (Greece)
01.2005 - 01.2007
- Project engineering, electrical and mechanical installations, cost estimations.
- Reviewed progress controls for project quality assurance.
- Determined and scheduled priorities as required to progress engineering work.
- Delivered regular compliance reports to drive process improvement and corrective measures.
Education
Master of Science - Automotive Engineering
University of Sussex
UKBachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
University of Hull
UKSkills
- Project management expertise
- Team Collaboration
- Training and mentoring
- Technical process improvement
- Project Management
- Technical Guidance
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- AutoCAD
- 4M
- ANSYS
- SAP
Languages
Greek
Native language
Greek
Proficient
C2
English
Proficient
C2
Russian
Intermediate
B1
Personal Information
Nationality: Greek
References
Upon request
Timeline
Technical Manager
BA Glass
04.2023 - 06.2024
Production Manager
BA Glass
01.2021 - 03.2023
Production Manager
BA Glass
01.2018 - 01.2021
Cold Drink Equipment Technicians & Facilities Manager
Olympic Brewery S.A (Part of Carlsberg Group)
07.2016 - 01.2018
Technical Support - New Projects Supervisor
Yioula Glassworks S.A - New Projects & Constructions Department
12.2012 - 07.2016
Production Engineer
Bucha Glass LLC, Member of Yioula Glassworks S.A
01.2010 - 12.2012
Project Engineer
Teodomi S.A Construction Company (Greece)
01.2007 - 01.2010
Project Engineer
Skalistiras Constructions SA (Greece)
01.2005 - 01.2007
Master of Science - Automotive Engineering
University of Sussex
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
University of Hull
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