Dorel Toma

About Dorel Toma

Data driven leader with a consistent record of achievement at increasingly responsible Manufacturing and Engineering. Expertise in World Class Manufacturing (Lean) implementation, Operations Management, Statistical Process Control and Large-Scale Project Management. Collaborative focus on building only the best teams through active engagement and consistent, considered target setting and feedback. Over 35 years’ experience in Engineering, Manufacturing and Management.Demonstrated proficiency in: driving revenue and profitability growth through strategic and operational planning, leading implementation of large scale changes/investments, financial management, strategic marketing management, technology development, Lean/ Quality improvement leadership and manufacturing operations management.An Innovative senior leader that utilizes an entrepreneurial operating style that focuses on creating a high performance culture, through a team based employee engagement approach. Insists on a comprehensive management system that includes key metrics and reporting. Adept at balancing big-picture concerns with day-to-day execution; ensuring industry leading competitiveness, while creating and modeling a confident and winning atmosphere to deliver business results.Known for excellent team building and leadershipAble to execute complex strategies without sacrificing cultureHave led the start-up of a new site / greenfield operationInternational Manufacturing and Engineering exposure / experience in Europe, North/Central/South America.

Experience

1. Prima Chefs, Inc - Managing Director Operations and Manufacturing

   Prima Chefs, Inc.

   Aug 2025 — Present

Education

• Technical University of Cluj Napoca

  BSME, Politechnical Institute of Engineering

  1984 — 1989

Skills

• Engineering Management
• Powertrain
• Engineering
• Fmea
• Operations Management
• Supply Chain Management
• Jit
• Dfmea
• Automotive
• Dynamics
• Product Development
• Physics
• Quality Management
• Root Cause Analysis
• Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing
• Continuous Improvement
• Process Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Spc
• Lean Manufacturing
• Ppap
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Kanban
• Supplier Quality
• Machining
• Machine Tools
• 5s
• Manufacturing
• Purchasing
• Value Stream Mapping
• Process Improvement
• Iso/Ts 16949
• Automation
• Iso
• Dmaic
• Manufacturing Engineering
• Leadership
• Catia
• Apqp
• Product Design