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Technical Manager

Radim
Pavlas

Technical manager with 15+ years of international experience — leading teams and delivering complex projects across 4 continents in automotive, manufacturing, and construction.

15+Years exp.
4Continents
5Languages
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Career

Experience

2023 — present Automotive Launch
2022 — 2023 Resort Operations
2019 — 2022 Plant Management
2017 — 2018 Construction Logistics
2014 — 2017 Production Management
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July 2023 — present

Launch Project Manager

Stellantis — via IPMA | Europe

Supporting the stamping division team in the final phase of launching new car models (Citroën C3e, Citroën C3 Aircross, Opel Frontera) into series production. Key role in overcoming communication barriers between teams and ensuring adherence to schedules.

Automotive Launch mgmt Lean Stellantis Cross-team
August 2022 — July 2023

Cost & Inventory Process Manager

Zuri Zanzibar | Tanzania, Africa

Return to the fully operational hotel resort to conduct annual inventories and improve processes for goods and material flow. Changes implemented directly; long-term improvements managed remotely as a consultant.

Hospitality Inventory Process mgmt Data analysis
January 2019 — May 2022

Production Manager

mmcité mx | Guadalajara, Mexico

Responsible for launching and managing a new production plant in Mexico for a Czech urban furniture manufacturer. Full responsibility for production, team building, and supplier network development. After 3 years — a self-sufficient operation covering Mexico and part of the US market.

Manufacturing Mexico Team building Supplier network Lean
June 2017 — July 2018

Logistics & Warehouse Lead

Zuri Zanzibar — Construction | Tanzania, Africa

Construction phase of a luxury hotel resort on Zanzibar. Managing a local team, securing materials for installers. First international experience — daily English communication and multicultural collaboration.

Africa Logistics Construction Multicultural
July 2014 — May 2017

Project Manager

Nerez výroba Jež s.r.o. | Czech Republic

Full order management from inquiry to delivery in a stainless steel manufacturing company. Active involvement in all production phases. First management position — foundation for future professional growth.

Stainless steel Project mgmt CNC CAD
Competencies

Skills

Languages
CzechC2
EnglishC1
SpanishC1
PolishB1
SwahiliA1
Education
2018 — 2022
Industrial Engineering
VŠB — TU Ostrava
2008 — 2012
Grammar School
Gymnázium a SOŠ Orlová-Lutyně
Software
Microsoft Office90%
AutoCAD85%
SAP70%
Key strengths
Reliability Creativity Drive Communication Courage Vision Lean / Six Sigma Cross-cultural
AI Technologies
Claude / Gemini / ChatGPT80%
Prompt Engineering75%
AI Workflow Engineering70%
AI-Assisted Development60%
Image AI (DALL-E / Midjourney)50%
Certifications
In progress
Lean Six Sigma
Green Belt
Digital work

Web Projects

Selected work

Projects

What I offer

Services

Process Setup

Process Setup

  • Process audit and lean redesign of workflows across international teams.
  • Digitalization of operations and implementation of standardized procedures.
  • Making operations efficient, scalable and ready for growth.
Supplier Management

Supplier Management

  • Supplier evaluation, comparison and contract negotiation.
  • Building supplier networks from scratch in new markets.
  • Cost reduction while ensuring quality and on-time delivery.
AI Implementation

AI Implementation

  • Practical AI integration into daily business operations and decision-making.
  • Process automation, intelligent data analysis and reporting.
  • Team enablement and training for AI-powered workflows.
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