Ion Cipcigan

Senior Management Consultant – Management Trainer & Coach

Driving Transformational Change & Operational Excellence

Learning & Development – Performance Management – Target Operating Model

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ioncipcigan/

https://www.youtube.com/@High-Performance-Management

Stop Leading with Services – Start Leading with Results!

With 25+ years of experience as a trusted Senior Management Consultant, Trainer & Coach, I specialize in turning complex challenges into measurable, high-impact outcomes. My expertise spans operations management, organizational transformation, operational excellence, and performance optimization, delivering higher efficiency, reduced costs, and increased ROI for global enterprises. 

Core Expertise:

• Performance Management – Accelerating organizational change & complex transformations.
• Project Management / Coordinator - Orchestrating and delivering complex projects from initiation to completion, ensuring seamless coordination and stakeholder satisfaction.
• Target Operating Model (TOM) & Process Optimization – Designing agile, efficient business systems.
• Operational Excellence – Lean, Six Sigma, Agile, downtime reduction, workflow optimization.
• Risk & Safety Leadership – Integrating HSE into the operational strategy for proactive management.
• Supply Chain & Procurement – Streamlining logistics, transport routing, and loading/unloading.
• Digital Transformation & Re-Engineering Operations – Strategically plan, implement, and manage initiatives leveraging technology to fundamentally change organizational operations by reengineering the Management Operating Model—the 'what' and 'how' connecting software development and operations. Identify opportunities to automate workflows, improve customer experience, enhance decision-making, and manage deployments for efficiency and reliability.
• Training & Coaching – Developing teams at all levels, from frontline managers to C-suite executives (remote, hybrid, or on-site).

Why Partner With Me?

• Trusted Advisor – Blend strategic vision with hands-on execution.
• Results-driven – Every engagement targets tangible financial and operational improvements.
• Adaptable Leader – From startups to multinationals, I tailor solutions to maximize ROI.
• Expert Trainer & Content Creator – Boost team capabilities through targeted coaching, engaging learning videos, and business content that drives adoption and sustains change.

Proven Impact Across Industries:

• Manufacturing, Chemical, Mining (Coal/Gold), Cement, Shipbuilding, Medical Equipment, and more.
• Delivered consistent results- Performance-Management Operating System & Process Optimization:
• Increase 25%+ productivity through process optimization.
• Reduce 20%+ costs via waste reduction and efficiency gains.
• Increase 30%+ sales & deliveries by refining supply chain and operational workflows.

Global Experience, Local Impact:

Having led projects across Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia, I bring a diplomatic, collaborative approach to driving change - whether as an employee, contractor, or consultant (remote, hybrid, or on-site).