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Ivan Kravaev

@ivankravaev

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Experienced operational excellence consultant driving sustainable growth and transformation.

Bulgaria

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for opportunities that allow me to drive transformation and operational excellence in a collaborative environment, focusing on sustainable growth and innovative solutions.

I am a strategic operations leader with over 15 years of cross-industry experience, specializing in transformational change, process optimization, and digital innovation within industrial and manufacturing environments. My proven track record includes designing and executing Operational Excellence (OpEx) programs, managing M&A activities, and leading large-scale restructuring initiatives across international markets.

As a self-employed consultant, I spearhead strategic transformation programs that focus on operational diagnostics and productivity gains. I have successfully improved Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) by 6-15% and achieved a return on investment (ROI) from 1:3 to 1:5 for my clients. My expertise in Lean methodologies and data-driven decision-making has enabled me to foster a culture of continuous improvement and deliver measurable impact across various sectors.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Strategic Management Consultant

Current

Self-employed Consulting Service

Nov 2021 - Present (3 years 8 months)

Spearheaded strategic transformation programs focused on operational diagnostics, productivity gains, and cultural change across industrial clients, delivered improving in OEE (6-15%), and ROI from 1:3 to 1:5. Led acquisition and post-merger operational integration for a Middle Eastern company, achieving business continuity and operational synergies.

Productivity Cultural Change ROI Optimization Continuous Improvement Post Merger Integration Operational Synergy ESG Operational Redesign

Managing Director

Calcit Bulgaria JSC / Calcit Ltd

Jun 2016 - Present (9 years 1 month)

Orchestrated operational turnaround, resulting in 30% profit growth and streamlined cost structures. Drove operational excellence and reduced cost of goods sold by 12% by process optimization, Lean implementation, and supply chain streamlining.

Sales Growth Operational Excellence Cost Optimization Process Optimization Lean Implementation Six Sigma Key Account Management

Various Roles in Operations

Alcoa | Coca-Cola HBC | Danone | P&G

Built foundational expertise in process efficiency, demand forecasting, and customer service excellence in global FMCG environments. Directed regional distribution networks, logistics, and procurement across FMCG sectors.

Logistics Procurement Cost Control

Senior Management Consultant

Self-employed Consulting Service

Feb 2008 - Present (17 years 5 months)

Directed cross-functional transformation programs and EPC projects with budgets up to €60M across energy, automation, and industrial manufacturing. Designed and implemented lean production systems, achieving productivity gains of up to 18%.

Cross Functional Transformation Productivity International Stakeholder Collaboration Performance Tracking