Rico Schluter
Ophoven - Kinrooi
Summary
Highly experienced consultant with consistent record of completing projects according to schedule while earning high client satisfaction.
Over 40 years of experience and successful career in planning, developing and executing events and initiatives to achieve maximum potential.
Creative and highly strategic with excellent leadership and client relations abilities.
Overview
43
43
years of professional experience
Work History
Consultant PCB - Industry
Selfemployed
Ophoven-Kinrooi
12.2022 - Current
- Provided advice on operational processes, business development initiatives, organizational changes and other areas of improvement.
- Organized client meetings to provide project updates.
- Created plans to propose solutions to problems related to efficiency, costs or profits.
- Evaluated needs of departments and delegated tasks to optimize overall production.
- Leveraged proven workflow and technology systems to produce effective strategies for clients.
- Applied techniques to analyze requirements, system capabilities and workflows.
- Collaborated closely with senior management on long-term strategic planning initiatives related to projects in development or execution stages.
- Developed and maintained project plans, timelines, and budgets.
- Built and established strong partnerships with teams, vendors and contractors.
- Prepared cost estimates for projects of varying sizes.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and building codes.
- Reviewed architectural drawings to ensure accuracy of plans.
- Directed budgeting process for capital improvement projects.
- Coordinated and managed event-planning logistics, budget administration and team oversight.
- Worked with management team to improve workflows and eliminate unnecessary tasks.
- Developed and implemented automation strategy for multiple business units.
- Provided technical guidance to the development team on best practices related to automation.
- Set up automation frameworks, tools and methodology to assist future users and streamline automation.
CEO
Unimicron Germany GmbH
Geldern
01.2021 - 06.2022
- Overseen the daily operations of the organization and ensured compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Managed executive team members to ensure successful execution of projects in a timely manner.
- Facilitated board meetings and provided leadership guidance to senior management.
- Recruited, trained, mentored, and managed employees at all levels within the organization.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors to secure competitive pricing for goods or services.
- Monitored budgetary expenditures across multiple departments to ensure fiscal responsibility.
- Negotiated and approved contracts between company and distributors, suppliers and other external entities.
- Increased productivity by creating new policies, objectives and procedures to streamline operations.
- Checked financial reports to confirm financial soundness and good operating margin.
- Monitored business trend forecasts and adjusted budgets and operational plans to maximize growth and opportunities.
- Conducted presentations to outside groups to drive programs, policies and company objectives.
- Oversaw corrective action plans to remedy structural, organizational and departmental issues.
- Signed and approved budgets for new funding and program initiatives.
- Oversaw technological improvements, successfully reducing waste and eliminating business bottlenecks.
CTO
Unimicron Germany GmbH
Geldern
02.2011 - 12.2020
- Achieved cost-savings by developing functional solutions to problems.
- Responsible for Process Engineering, Waste Water Treatment and Maintenance Department
- Performed root cause analysis for production incidents and identified permanent fixes.
- Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others.
- Created detailed financial models to assess risk and return of potential investments.
- Conducted due diligence reviews of new investments for potential risks or rewards.
- Analyzed financial statements including balance sheets, income statements, cash flow statements.
- Conducted industry and market research and assisted in business development efforts.
- Summarized investment strategies and performance results with internal and external customers across continuum of investment management delivery channels.
Production Manager
ACB NV
Dendermonde
09.2008 - 01.2011
- Monitored the daily operations of the production team, providing guidance and support as needed.
- Ensured that all safety policies and regulations were followed in accordance with company standards.
- Maintained accurate records of production data such as labor costs, output, and quality control results.
- Created reports on productivity levels, cost analysis, and inventory status.
- Implemented strategies to reduce waste while maintaining high-quality standards.
- Established clear communication channels between management and staff members.
- Managed budgets related to purchasing materials or hiring additional personnel.
- Supervised maintenance activities for manufacturing machines and equipment.
- Scheduled staff work assignments, rotations and overtime.
- Reviewed production orders, schedules, delivery dates and inventory levels to determine product availability.
- Coordinated production requirements with material handling and staffing functions.
Production Manager
Ramaer Printed Circuits BV
Helmond
09.2005 - 01.2008
- Developed and implemented production schedules to ensure timely completion of projects.
- Monitored the daily operations of the production team, providing guidance and support as needed.
- Ensured that all safety policies and regulations were followed in accordance with company standards.
- Maintained accurate records of production data such as labor costs, output, and quality control results.
- Presented capital equipment justification for machine and technology upgrades.
- Partnered with human resources on training compliance and performance progression methodologies.
- Orchestrated equipment set up, operation and break-down.
- Supported audit reviews and initiated corrective actions.
- Documented batch records for manufacturing process and product history recordkeeping.
Area Manager
Viasystems Netherlands
Echt
01.2000 - 08.2005
- Responsible for daily operations in PCB Plant 1 ( Innerlayer Plant )
Production Manager
ACS NV
Echt
01.1997 - 12.1999
- Responsible for daily operations
Production Manager
EXTOL BV
Landgraaf
01.1995 - 12.1996
- Responsible for daily operations
Special Products Engineer
Mommers Printservice BV
Echt
02.1985 - 12.1994
- Conducted research into the feasibility of product design plans.
- Evaluated existing processes and technology solutions for improvement opportunities.
- Tested prototypes using a variety of methods including static analysis, dynamic testing, and finite element analysis.
- Assisted in troubleshooting issues related to product design or manufacturing processes.
- Member of QTA / NPI group for new product introduction
LIEUTENANT
United Nations MFO
El Gorah
01.1983 - 01.1984
- Voluntarily participated in United Nations MFO ( Multinatiol Force & Oservers ) mission in Sinai dessert, Egypt
Lieutenant
Dutch Military Service
Bergen - Hohne
06.1981 - 10.1982
- Mandatory military service in Dutch army in 41 Tankbattalion, located at former East-German border as tank commander Leopard 1 and 2.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering
University of Technology / TUe
Eindhoven05-1980
Skills
- Quality Assurance
- Business Planning
- Assessments
- Resource Allocation
- Cost Analysis
- Failure Analysis
- Staff Management
- Client Requirements Assessment
- Continuous Improvement
- Technical Review
- Operations Analysis
- Executive Support
- Project Management
- Processes and Procedures
- Project Implementation
- Client Relationships
- Problem-Solving
- Safety Regulations
- Project Leadership
- Performance Assessments
Affiliations
- Travelling , reading
Languages
Dutch
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
German
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Accomplishments
- Since November 2023 Member of the board of the European Institute of Printed Circuits ( EIPC )
- Since January 2024 elected as Vice President of EIPC
Additional notes
- Very widespread global business network ( Europe, Americas and Asia )
- Proud of being a self made man, starting from operator in the PCB- Industry > 40 years ago
- Highly skilled in Automation solutions for PCB companies
Timeline
Consultant PCB - Industry
Selfemployed
12.2022 - Current
CEO
Unimicron Germany GmbH
01.2021 - 06.2022
CTO
Unimicron Germany GmbH
02.2011 - 12.2020
Production Manager
ACB NV
09.2008 - 01.2011
Production Manager
Ramaer Printed Circuits BV
09.2005 - 01.2008
Area Manager
Viasystems Netherlands
01.2000 - 08.2005
Production Manager
ACS NV
01.1997 - 12.1999
Production Manager
EXTOL BV
01.1995 - 12.1996
Special Products Engineer
Mommers Printservice BV
02.1985 - 12.1994
LIEUTENANT
United Nations MFO
01.1983 - 01.1984
Lieutenant
Dutch Military Service
06.1981 - 10.1982
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering
University of Technology / TUe
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