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Ivan Foschiera

"With regard to performance, commitment, effort, dedication, there is no middle ground. Or you do something very well or not at all."

Ayrton Senna

Operations & Engineering Leader

Plant & Production Management · Lean & CI · MES/ERP · Analytics · People Development

20+ years building operations that perform under pressure across hyperscale tech, manufacturing, and high-volume intralogistics in Europe and Brazil. I design systems that make operations predictable, financially efficient, and stable at scale.

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+31 6 8638 2315 ivan@foschiera.com

At a glance

Leader 100 · 2022 & 2023

20+

Years in operations leadership

500+

Max site headcount managed

99.7%

First Pass Yield achieved

7h→2h

WIP cycle reduction

Lean & CI MES · ERP Analytics People development SQDC Gemba

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Results that matter

Selected impact

Quality & Yield

70% → 99.7%

First Pass Yield

Lean routines, layout redesign, and 5S discipline at WWT's high-volume integration center.

Flow & WIP

7h → 2h

WIP cycle time

Released significant working capital through JIT and pull-based replenishment at a 500-person hyperscale site.

Team scaled

4 → 40+

People, from scratch

Built from the ground up as General Manager — owning operations, P&L, quality, and talent development.

MES multi-site rollout

Improved traceability, planning accuracy, and stakeholder visibility across production sites.

Leader 100 Award — 2022 & 2023

100% team acceptance. Delivery and people development — not one or the other.

COVID continuity — 500-person site

Full SLA maintained through rapid staffing scenarios, layout changes, and daily risk control.

What those who worked with him say

"Great leaders teach you skills, but the exceptional ones shape how you think and how you lead. Ivan is one of those rare leaders."

Sweetsell Tatac

Production Manager · Direct report · March 2026

How I operate

Core strengths

Each strength maps directly to outcomes. Not just what I know — what I deliver.

Plant operations leadership

End-to-end accountability for safety, quality, delivery, and cost. Tier routines, Gemba walks, and structured escalation that keep execution stable at scale.

Lean & continuous improvement

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt. Standard work, 5S, pull systems, root cause discipline. CI built into daily rhythm — not as a project, but as a way of working.

People development & retention

I coach leaders to grow, not just perform. Succession coverage, 1:1s, and a culture where people feel trusted enough to take ownership — Leader 100 Award × 2.

Digital operations & MES/ERP

Multi-site MES rollouts. ERP adoption and data quality. Custom dashboards for forecast, WIP, and constraints. Shopfloor connected to system so decisions are fast and grounded.

Analytics & performance management

Performance review frameworks, real-time dashboards, and data-driven decision loops that work for operators, supervisors, and senior stakeholders alike.

Supply chain & operational resilience

3PL coordination, end-to-end flow, ERP transitions, and cross-team alignment. Built for surge, designed to sustain.

Lean & CI MES ERP Gemba walks 5S JIT & pull systems Tier management Standard work KPI dashboards Leader coaching SQDC Traceability 3PL management Hyperscale · Defense · Manufacturing Google Sheets · Excel

Career history

Professional experience

Nov 2021 – Dec 2025

World Wide Technology

Senior Production Manager

The Randstad, Netherlands · Team: 70+

Led end-to-end production and engineering in a high-volume integration center with full accountability for safety, quality, delivery, cost, and execution stability.

› First Pass Yield from 70% to 99.7% through Lean routines, layout changes, and 5S discipline
› Built stable tier cadence: daily Gemba, escalation protocols, KPI reviews with stakeholders
› Rolled out MES across sites — improved traceability, visibility, and planning accuracy
› Introduced dashboards for forecast, WIP, constraints, and stakeholder reviews, enabling faster decisions and better cost control
› Coached supervisors, strengthened succession, and improved leadership retention

Nov 2019 – Oct 2021

Material in Motion

Site Manager

The Randstad, Netherlands · Team: 500+

Led a 500-person production site delivering data center hardware for a hyperscale technology client under strict SLA, audit, and security requirements.

› WIP from 7h to 2h — freed significant working capital through pull-based JIT
› Maintained full SLA during COVID through rapid staffing scenarios and daily risk control
› Stabilized quality and delivery through standard work, tier routines, and escalation discipline
› Aligned engineering, logistics, and client leadership across cross-functional execution

Jun 2018 – Oct 2019

Material in Motion

Supply Chain Integration Manager

The Randstad, Netherlands

› Streamlined end-to-end handoffs between inbound, kitting, production, and outbound
› Supported ERP transition for a global technology client and improved adoption
› Reduced firefighting through clear ownership rules and escalation visibility

Aug 2016 – May 2018

Material in Motion

Inventory Control Supervisor

The Randstad, Netherlands

› Implemented real-time tracking and improved inventory accuracy to world-class levels
› Strengthened collaboration across warehouse, production, and planning

Sep 2006 – Dec 2014

Milimetra

General Manager

Greater Florianópolis, Brazil

› Scaled company from 4 to 40+ people delivering complex aluminum and glass structures
› Owned operations, planning, and financial performance end-to-end
› Built leader routines that improved reliability, delivery, and team capability

Feb 2002 – Aug 2006

Milimetra

Production Technician

Greater Florianópolis, Brazil

Hands-on technical foundation across end-to-end production: precision machinery, fabrication, quality control, and structural builds. The shopfloor experience that shaped my leadership philosophy.

What colleagues say

LinkedIn recommendations

From direct reports and peers across 10+ years of leadership at WWT and Material in Motion.

Ivan is a transformational leader who naturally inspires the people around him to grow, challenge themselves, and strive for excellence. His leadership goes far beyond managing operations or delivering results. He creates an environment where people feel trusted, supported, and empowered to develop both professionally and personally.

Sweetsell Tatac

Production Manager · Direct report · March 2026

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Ivan is the kind of leader you rarely meet. Calm, strategic, and hands-on at the same time. He knows when to step in and when to give people space to grow. He doesn't give you the fish, he teaches you how to fish. Working with Ivan changed the way I lead teams today.

Karol Dzienis

Production Supervisor · World Wide Technology · Direct report, 4+ years

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Ivan adapts quickly, stays focused, and helps others stay grounded. What stands out most is his character. He is genuinely humble and treats people with consistent respect, even in difficult moments. He carries a clear diversity and inclusion mindset, creating a team atmosphere where people feel safe to contribute.

Khaled El-Meligy

Production Supervisor · Direct report, 6 years · January 2026

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He created an environment where I felt empowered to contribute and grow, making him a standout leader. His ability to inspire and lead with integrity will undoubtedly make him a great asset wherever he goes. I have no hesitation in recommending him.

Slawek Domagalski

Inventory & Quality Supervisor · CEVA eCommerce Logistics · February 2025

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Ivan is a brilliant and gifted manager who really understands how to get the best out of people. His ability to manage difficult tasks, his organization and problem solving skills are some of the reasons we were able to meet and exceed our weekly production goals. Even during the most intense pandemic times he kept his composure, worked extra hard and efficiently to make sure our site stayed focused and motivated.

Adam J. Bialic

Ex-Production Manager · Direct report · April 2022

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Qualifications

Credentials

Certifications

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
Process excellence & CI methodology
CompTIA IT Fundamentals+
Digital operations foundation
TOEFL iBT — C1
Full professional English · Issued Aug 2024
Amateur Radio Licence — Full (HAREC)
PA9ICQ · RSGB · Issued Jan 2026

Education

Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences

Bachelor of Business Administration

International Business · 2024–2028

Languages

Portuguese Native

English Full professional (C1)

Awards & recognition

Leader 100 Award — 2023

World Wide Technology. 100% team acceptance — the highest possible trust score awarded to a leader.

Leader 100 Award — 2022

World Wide Technology. Back-to-back recognition for consistent team leadership and operational impact.

Available for new leadership opportunities

Let's build something serious

I'm drawn to complex, high-tempo operations where leadership clarity is the difference between performance and chaos — manufacturing, hyperscale, defense, or any environment where execution cannot slip.

ivan@foschiera.com +31 6 8638 2315 Connect on LinkedIn