Nagy Y.

About Nagy Y.

Executive leader with expertise developing strategic plans, production standards, products, and infrastructure to drive innovation, transformation, automation, and operational excellence within the manufacturing space. Thought leader in driving forward LEAN manufacturing projects to optimize quality, efficiency, safety, and cost control. Skilled at establishing rapport across cultures, nurturing collaborative relationships, and galvanizing teams toward common goals.

Experience

1. VP of Engineering

   Utz Brands, Inc.

   Jul 2023 — Present · US

   Provides strategic direction and leadership for all aspects of Engineering, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and objectives. This includes planning, directing, coordinating, and overseeing the Engineering department to ensure the development and implementation of efficient operations and cost-effective systems to meet current and future needs of the company. Direct and develop a team responsible for the optimization, design, and implementation of manufacturing processes, equipment, or plants. Drive continuous improvement in process design, cost savings, quality, and resource utilization. Lead engineering projects, incorporate newest technologies, resolve engineering problems, and approve designs. Evaluate Manufacturing processes and employ strategies to increase efficiency. Direct Capital Project execution. Prepare, administer, and report on capital budget. Participate in and execute strategic priorities set out by the executive team. Implement standard engineering practices across all areas to align engineering priorities with business needs. Work with technology, product management & manufacturing teams to prioritize, resources, execute and deliver programs to schedule and budget. Ensure that manufacturing activities are compliant with applicable local, state and federal laws with the highest emphasis on safety and quality. Facilitate consistency and reliability through infrastructure automation improvements.Utilize data-informed decision making by tracking and evaluating key performance metrics, objectives, dependencies, status, and results. Continually improve existing processes to ensure value can be realized quickly and consistently through effective development practices. Look across the system for cost saving opportunities. Provide leadership, management, and mentorship to all engineering team members. Develop organizational structure that optimizes engineering resources.

Education

• Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport

  Bachelor of Science - BS, ● Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

  1994 — 1999