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CHRISTOS SEVASTOS

@christossevastos

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I'm an experienced Plant Manager and NPD leader driving product development excellence.

Greece

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What I'm looking for

I seek senior roles in food manufacturing where I can lead NPD and plant operations, optimize processes, implement ERP/HACCP, and mentor teams in international, growth-focused environments.

A results-driven Plant Manager and NPD Director with extensive experience in product development, engineering and design within food manufacturing. I have led large-scale projects globally, engineering bakery and confectionery plants and delivering NPD from gluten-free muffins to extruded snacks.

I have driven business-unit performance—targeting a 15–20% turnover increase while improving productivity and reducing labor costs—and consulted on a $100 million biscuit plant. I bring hands-on R&D management, ERP implementation, HACCP and ISO auditing experience, and a commitment to mentor teams to achieve operational excellence.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Plant Manager

Current

Value for Life Foods

Dec 2023 - Present (1 year 8 months)

Led the Company's growth and Operational Efficiency resulting in 15 % of annual turnover gaining 500,000 euros.

Plant Management NPD Team Leadership HACCP ERP Implementation

Current

Bakery Consultancy

Current

Sevastos Bakery & Food

Sep 2018 - Present (6 years 11 months)

Provide remote advisory on engineering and design of food plants and broker second-hand processing lines for investors and operators reducing project costs by 20 %.

Bakery Consultancy Autocad

Senior International Advisor

European Bank for Reconstruction and Development

Sep 2018 - Feb 2023 (4 years 5 months)

Directed international food-manufacturing projects delivering engineering designs and NPD initiatives across bakery, snacks, dairy, and confectionery sectors.

International Development Project Management Food Engineering NPD Plant Design Cross Cultural Management

NPD Director

James Caterers Limited

Feb 2022 - Jan 2023 (11 months)

Led product development for a comprehensive bakery and confectionery portfolio, launching 5 new SKUs and optimizing formulations to expand market presence.

Product Development Confectionery R&D Project Management Sensory Analysis Supplier Management

Business Consultant

Vallibel One PLC

Nov 2020 - Dec 2022 (2 years 1 month)

Consulted on a $100M biscuit plant project and implemented ERP systems to enhance operational efficiency across the conglomerate's food production divisions.

Consultancy ERP Implementation Budgeting Stakeholder Management

Bakery Consultant – Plant Manager

Al Baker Food Manufacturing and Packaging

Feb 2019 - Feb 2022 (3 years)

Engineered and designed a state-of-the-art bakery plant and led commissioning to compete with established brands in the market.

Plant Design Process Engineering Autocad Project Management Food Safety

Project Manager Consultant

Tadco Agricultural Corporation

Feb 2016 - Apr 2017 (1 year 2 months)

Provided consultancy on potato processing for French-fries production, improving processing workflows and equipment selection.

Potato Processing Fry Production Process Optimization Project Management Equipment Quality Control HACCP

Project Manager – Plant Manager

Eltahona for Food Industries

Dec 2012 - Apr 2015 (2 years 4 months)

Designed and implemented a bakery plant for croissants, toast bread, and biscuits, overseeing commissioning and production ramp-up.

Plant Design Bakery Production Process Engineering Team Leadership Supplier Management Cost Control

Production Manager

Merentino SA

Jul 2011 - Nov 2012 (1 year 4 months)

Managed high-volume production operations for croissants and potato chips, optimizing lines and maintaining quality standards.

Production Management Quality Assurance HACCP Continuous Improvement

R&D Manager

Elbisco SA

Nov 2007 - Sep 2011 (3 years 10 months)

Developed a new-product roadmap and led R&D initiatives that significantly enhanced the company's bakery and snack product line.

R&D Product Development Sensory Testing Project Management Confectionery Regulatory Compliance

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Hellenic Open University

Master of Business Administration, Business Administration

2022 -

Postgraduate student in Business Administration (MBA) at Hellenic Open University, started October 2022 and currently enrolled.

TUV Hellas

Certificate, HACCP / Food Safety

2004 -

Completed a course on Design of HACCP Systems at TUV Hellas in 2004.

TUV Hellas

Certificate, Quality Management

2002 -

Completed an Internal ISO Auditor course at TUV Hellas in 2002.

National Technical University of Athens

Chemical Engineering, Food Technology and Biotechnology

1992 - 1997

Completed a Chemical Engineering program with specialization in Food Technology, Biotechnology and Waste Treatment at the National Technical University of Athens from 1992 to 1997.