KeeReeLi

Operations director for high-tech manufacturing in the Netherlands. Currently lead production for server manufacturing at SuperMicro: build quality, inventory, standard work and output.

Previously Operational

Director at Aalberts / Broen with full site ownership — production, warehouse, procurement, quality, people, annual plan and CAPEX — aligned to group strategy. Used to scaling operations, customer delivery and working as the local operations counterpart to a global team.

Leadership language: English.

Production Manager at Super Micro Computer (SuperMicro) (2024-10 – Present)

Lead production operations for server and industrial-computer manufacturing, with accountability for quality yields, inventory control, standard operating procedures and output against customer delivery.

• Manage and develop cross-functional production, production-engineering and technical teams to corporate operating standards and quality targets.
• Drive efficiency and continuous improvement across build, test, material flow and all production functions in a fast-cycle electronics environment.
• Embed operational excellence on the Netherlands site as the local production lead inside a global manufacturing organisation. Working language: English.

Operational Director at Aalberts Industries / Broen (2014-11 – 2024-09)

Dutch engineering group (c. 14,400 employees; revenues exceeding €3.3 billion). Mission-critical products across hydronic systems, piping, mechatronics and surface technologies. Owned the site end to end: production, warehouse, procurement, inventory, shipping, quality, H&S, people and commercial support.

• Designed and delivered quarterly and annual operational plans; reported monthly on output, quality, delivery, cost and inventory.
• Took CAPEX from investment case through implementation to add capacity and industrialise processes.
• Directed make-or-buy and supplier choices; ran own warehouse plus external logistics partners so product was available for customers.
• Led Lean / Six Sigma standardisation and built the next tier of operations leadership.
• Partnered with sales on growth, pricing and reliable fulfilment — operations as a customer-facing function.

Business Development Manager — Automotive at 3M (2012-08 – 2014-12)

Industrial Business Group, Automotive — industrialisation of a new production unit. Converted new programmes into launched production: business case, customer alignment, facility start-up and stable output.

• Set up logistics and inventory (own and external warehouses, LSP tenders, ABC-XYZ) so awarded hardware programmes could be delivered.
• Used DFSS and operating standards with sales and engineering — commercial growth tied to operational capacity.

Plant Manager at VALEO Climate Control (Valeo Group) (2010-02 – 2012-09)

Full plant leadership of production and warehouse on Quality, Cost, Delivery and machine-performance KPIs.

• Owned launch, ramp-up, tooling and expense budgets, process design and waste reduction.
• Ran ISO / customer quality systems and structured problem solving (QRQC, PDCA, FTA, PPAP).

Supply Chain & Production Manager at VALEO Climate Control (Valeo Group) (2008-07 – 2010-02)

Master's Degree of Technique and Technology in Chemical Engineering – Moscow State University of Fine Chemical Technology (1996 – 2003)