Ion Cipcigan

Ion G. CIPCIGAN Senior Management Consultant – Management Trainer & Coach Driving Transformational Change & Operational Excellence Learning & Development – Performance Management – Target Operating Model Cluj-Napoca/Romania -;- https://www.linkedin.com/in/ioncipcigan/ https://www.youtube.com/@High-Performance-Management Professional Summary Senior Management Consultant with over 25 years of experience in driving transformational change and operational excellence. Proven ability to deliver measurable, high-impact outcomes across diverse industries. Expertise includes designing and implementing Target Operating Models, leading performance management initiatives, and executing digital transformation projects. As a Management Trainer & Coach, I have extensive experience in e-training, e-course video creation, and delivering both remote and on-site learning programs to develop leadership from the frontline to the C-suite levels. Adept at leveraging methodologies like Lean, Six Sigma, and Agile to achieve significant improvements in efficiency, cost reduction, and ROI. Core Competencies • • • • Performance Management & Leadership Development: Performance-Management Operating Systems, Change & Transformation, Organizational Change, Leadership Coaching, E-Learning Content Creation Operational Excellence: Lean Management, Six Sigma, Agile Methodologies, Process Optimization, Downtime Reduction, Workflow Optimization, Supply Chain Management, Procurement Strategic & Digital Transformation: Target Operating Model Design, Digital Transformation, Business Process Re-engineering, Automation, Management Operating Model Project Management & Consulting: Project Coordination, Stakeholder Management, Client Relationship Management, Strategic Planning, Financial Analysis, Risk Management Key Achievements & Impact • • • • Productivity & Efficiency: - Increased overall production by over 25% through process optimization and implementing a new Performance-Management Operating System. - Boosted manufacturing productivity by 30% in a shipyard piping factory and improved weekly productivity by over 10% for a synthetic fiber producer. - Achieved a 15% increase in production for a cement plant by implementing a proactive management program. Cost & Profitability: - Decreased annualized operational costs by over 27% in a multi-plant project. - Reduced maintenance costs by over 15% across three cement plants and operational costs by 18% for a gold mining operation. - Led an EBITDA recovery program that closed a gap of over 20% by optimizing transport & logistics. Growth & Revenue: - Increased quarry aggregate production from 3,000 to 11,000 tonnes/week, resulting in significant financial benefits. - Improved sales and deliveries by 30% 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 or contractor (remote, hybrid, or on-site). Ion G. CIPCIGAN Page 1 of 3 Professional experience – a summary of the main projects Senior Management Consultant – Management Trainer & Coach (Freelance/Contractor) ProfiLine SRL | 2005 – Present • Delivered comprehensive professional training and coaching programs, specializing in Operations Management and First-Line Management. • Authored and developed training materials, including books and e-course video content, to support remote and hybrid learning environments. - Master of Operations Management - Master of First Line Management - Supply chain and Procurement - Health, Safety, and Environmental Management by Digital Intelligence, Creativity, & Innovation - Implemented a Downtime Management System training module that increased client profit by over 15%. • I have made significant contributions to various industries, including the following: - Chemical industry - Quarries–aggregates (EU groups) - Recycling industry - synthetic fiber - Construction materials - Shipyard (worldwide group) - Metalworking manufacturing - Cement & Concrete (worldwide groups) - Furniture industry - Coal underground mining (UK) - Human Resource - Integrated solutions - Gold mining (Tanzania) - Analytical and medical equipment Associate Senior Consultant Azomures SA | Feb 2021 – Nov 2021 • Led operational excellence projects on-site at a chemical fertilizer plant, resulting in a production increase of over 10% by improving OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) and reducing downtime. Senior Management Consultant / Trainer & Coach The Bridge Strategy Implementation UK | Dec 2019 – Apr 2020 • Executed a change management and productivity improvement project in the recycling industry, establishing a proactive, safety-focused culture. • Introduced and trained teams on Downtime Management and Root Cause Analysis methodologies. Learning and Development – Training Facilitator LafargeHolcim Technical Center Europe | Sep 2019 – Nov 2019 • Provided remote and on-site training sessions for the Building Performance Program, contributing to a production productivity improvement of over 15%. • Focused on Active Management Behaviors, Proactive Management, and Short Interval Control. Senior Management Consultant / Trainer & Coach Fincantieri Shipyard (contractor to Lean Performance Group) | Oct 2018 – Jul 2019 • Shipyard Industry: o Executed a performance improvement project using Lean management and Value Stream Optimization, resulting in a significant boost in piping factory performance of over 30%. Senior Management Consultant – Trainer & Coach Alexander Proudfoot Limited – UK | Jun 2018 – Sep 2018 • Cement & Concrete Industry: Ion G. CIPCIGAN Page 2 of 3 o Managed an EBITDA Recovery & Transformation Program, leading to an over 20% recovery gap through transport route optimization and proactive management culture implementation. Senior Management Consultant Lean Performance SAS / Lean Performance Group | Jan 2018 – Feb 2018 • Shipyard Industry: o Conducted business analysis that identified opportunities to increase equipment and people efficiency by over 20%. Senior Management Consultant – Trainer & Coach Alexander Proudfoot Limited – UK - People Solution | Jun 2017 – Dec 2017 • Cement Industry: o Led a transformation project that increased production by over 15% by developing a proactive management culture and implementing a Performance Management Operating System. Senior Management Consultant – Trainer & Coach Alexander Proudfoot Limited – UK - People Solution | Aug 2008 – Dec 2016 • Multiple Industries: o Nigeria -): Implemented projects that increased profit margins by 8% and boosted efficiency by over 20%. o Romania (2012): Mentored and coached three cement plants, delivering annualized savings by decreasing operational costs by more than 27%. o Romania (2012): Increased quarry aggregate production from 3,000 to 11,000 tonnes/week, resulting in significant financial benefits. o Tanzania -): Reduced operational costs for a gold mining operation by 18% and drove significant production increases. o UK -): Designed and implemented a new Plant Operating Model for a coal mine, leading to performance improvements, increased production, and cost reduction. o Multiple -): Reduced maintenance costs by over 15% at three separate cement plants by implementing a Maintenance Excellence program. Education • • Technical University, Cluj-Napoca, Romania – Master of Electrical and Electronics Engineering The University of Petrosani, Romania – Master of Mining Surveying Engineering Certifications & Professional Development • • • • Certified Six Sigma Master Black Belt – International Six Sigma Institute An Introduction to Operations Management – The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania Foundations of Business Strategy – University of Virginia Books, E-training/courses & Content Creation – Developed and authored training materials, books, and videos for both remote and in-person delivery. o Master of Operations Management o The Master of First-Line Management o Health, Safety, and Environmental Management Excellence by Digital Intelligence, Creativity, & Innovation o Training Coaching Practice-Active Learning guideline o The Battle with the Downtime Handbook Ion G. CIPCIGAN Page 3 of 3