Martin Stepanek

Martin Stepanek is a highly experienced professional with a background spanning 18 years in R&D, operations, and business development.

His specialties include Operation Systems Deployments, Restructuring, Start Ups, Transfers, EU Structural Investment Funds Application Management, and Strategic Planning.

He possesses extensive company management experience dealing with complex manufacturing & fulfillment operations and engaging with a global supplier and customer base.

Martin has a profound understanding of quality and manufacturing principles, implementing LEAN and Six Sigma tools, along with operations excellence processes & tools.

He is skilled in ISO Quality Management system deployment and certifications, especially within automotive and medical standards.

His proven track record includes managing cross-site New Product Introductions, Transfers, and Production Start Ups across a variety of industrial fields like mechatronics, optics, electronics, machining, and plastics.

With a multicultural background, Martin excels in communication with customers worldwide, showcasing his ability to adapt in fast-changing environments and a 'Better every day' mentality.

His educational background includes an MBA in Marketing & Finance from DePaul University and a Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering from Czech Technical University in Prague.

Martin has held key positions such as Chief Executive Officer, Chief Operations Officer, Plant Manager, Operations Manager, and various engineering roles at reputable organizations like Krauss Maffei Technologies, DKI Plast A/S, IMI Severe Service / CCI Valve, Honeywell, Celestica, Thermo King, and Chiradent Prague Strasnice.