Panagiotis Inglezos

Operations & Production Manager with 9+ years of experience in manufacturing environments, including continuous and make-to-order production. Experienced in leading multidisciplinary production teams of up to 35 employees, optimizing manufacturing processes through Lean Manufacturing, KPI-driven management and cross-functional collaboration. Strong background in Production Planning, Operational Excellence, Continuous Improvement, Root Cause Analysis, SOP development and manufacturing performance optimization.

Production Manager at EXOLEM S.A (2020-01 – Present)

• Manage daily production operations in both continuous and make-to-order manufacturing environments.
• Lead and develop production teams of up to 35 employees, ensuring productivity, quality and safety targets are consistently achieved.
• Direct production planning and scheduling to meet customer demand while optimizing resource utilization.
• Develop and monitor production KPIs, including OEE, Productivity, Downtime, Scrap Rate and On-Time Delivery, supporting data-driven decision making.
• Identify production bottlenecks and implement process improvements to enhance workflow efficiency.
• Develop and implement Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to standardize production processes.
• Collaborate closely with Warehouse, QA/QC and Sales departments to improve operational performance and production flow.
• Prepare operational reports and KPI dashboards for senior management, supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
• Participated in the selection and staffing of departments with qualified personnel.

Plant Manager at STAYIA FARM (2019-06 – 2020-01)

Managed overall plant operations in a fast-paced FMCG environment, covering Production and HSE.

• Lean and develop production and operational teams
• Achieved a 25% increase in production productivity
• Ensure safety, quality, productivity and on time delivery
• Monitor and improve key operational KPIs, including OEE, downtime and scrap
• Coordinate Maintenance, Production, Quality, Warehouse and Supply chain activities
• Participated in the selection and staffing of departments with qualified personnel.

Production Supervisor at PLASTEKA A.E (2017-07 – 2019-06)

• Supervised daily production activities and shift operations.
• Increased production flow by 16% through process optimization, reduced scrap generation, and maximized and utilization of scrap materials.
• Ensured adherence to production plans, quality standards, and safety requirements.
• Acted as the primary point of escalation for daily operational issues.
• Supported training and development of production personnel.

Shift Supervisor at SONOCO S.A (2016-01 – 2017-07)

• Ensured adherence to production plans, quality standards, and safety requirements.
• Supervised daily production activities within a fast-paced FMCG manufacturing environment.

Assistant Production Manager at ALUMINCO S.A (2014-06 – 2015-06)

• Prepare production reports and documentation
• Support health, safety and production procedures
• Ensure smooth communication between departments

MBA in Business Administration – European University of Cyprus (2022-09 – 2026-09)

Mechanical Engineer – International University of Greece (2009-09 – 2014-02)