About Me
Mechanical engineer with an MBA degree, 8 years of experience in pharmaceutical packaging industry, total 10 years of experience in manufacturing and more than 5 years of full P&L accountability. Proven track record in running a company with 24/7 operations. International experience in business development and B2B sales. Strong in business planning, strategy and negotiations. Good knowledge of pharmaceutical sector. Able to turn around organization towards customers, flexibility and foreign markets.
In period 2009-2013, increased revenue from EUR 5,4 million to EUR 9,4 million (+73%)
In period 2009-2013, increased EBITDA, both in EUR (0,77 to 1,53 million, +94%) and EBITDA margin (14,2% to 16,3%)
Expanded market to 17 countries over 3 continents with emphasize on higher profit margin customers in western Europe
Implemented SAP as an ERP and introduced controlling function for the first time in a manufacturing company with 24/7 operations
Submitted Drug Master File to US FDA and Health Canada
Successfully organized production according to requirements of ISO 15378 (GMP)
Implemented 20 keys methodology in a manufacturing company
Successful start-up of my own company at the age of 23 in a business never done in Croatia
Resume
Chief Executive Officer
Production of glass pharmaceutical packaging
Responsibilities
Responsible for overall performance of the company.
Achievements
In period 2009-2013, increased revenue from EUR 5,4 million to EUR 9,4 million (+73%) and EBITDA, both in EUR (0,77 to 1,53 million, +94%) and margin (14,2% to 16,3%). Reduced top 5 customer concentration from 84,5% to 55,7% of revenue and subsequently reduced concentration risk. Expanded market to 17 countries over 3 continents with emphasize on higher profit margin customers in western Europe. Implemented SAP as an ERP and introduced controlling function for the first time in a manufacturing company with 24/7 operations. Submitted Drug Master File to US FDA and Health Canada and successfully organized production according to requirements of ISO 15378 (GMP). Lead the company through due diligence, ownership change and subsequently change in corporate governance.
Member of the executive
board
Production of glass pharmaceutical packaging
Responsibilities
Operations, IT, inventory management, capex and R&D. Also responsible for sales in Russia, Poland and Slovakia. Project manager for implementation of “20 keys” methodology.
Achievements
Implemented 20 keys methodology based on Toyota Production System. Increased production capacity of present machinery by 8% without additional capex. Oversaw investment of EUR 0,3 million that lead to introduction of 22% in additional capacity. Achieved a reduction of scrap of 2%. Launched new after forming production line for vials, first significant investment in that product range in 20 years. Introduced first real-time KPI reports for production performance.
Deputy General Manager – ProductionProduction of PVC foils and sheets
Responsibilities
In turnaround faze, responsible for capex (total budget >1,0 mil €), implementation of optimized technical solutions, cost calculations, establishing maintenance procedure & building IT infrastructure in the company. Final responsibility was finding the successor.
Achievements
Successfully restarted devastated manufacturing site and organized operation in accordance with ISO 9001 and ISO 14001. Certifications of both standards were done in less than one year.
Executive Board Member / Owner
Extreme sports tourism
Responsibilities
General management, design of all mechanical components, collaboration with government administration, project management, finance and training.
Achievements
Successful start-up of private company at the age of 23 in a business never done in Croatia
Some of the companies I worked with
Not so serious stuff
Two wheels are a preferred mode of transportation for traveling. I am an active member or the smallest motorcycle club in the world, MC Jahaci Rumene Kadulje.
Windy sea is preferred over the road on most of the occasions.
Married and proud father of a year old boy.
