Summary
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Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
LNGG
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Paul Pop

Paul Pop

Vejle

Summary

Experienced and results-driven Production & Operations Manager with over 10 years of expertise in planning, coordinating, and optimizing manufacturing processes. Strong leadership in multicultural environments, with hands-on experience managing teams of up to 80 employees across international locations. Proven track record in cost reduction, quality improvement, and efficient project delivery. Known for a structured yet people-centric leadership style.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Production Manager

Danworks ApS
07.2022 - Current
  • Led 80 employees across various international projects; handled recruitment, training, and project staffing.
  • Developed and implemented full project lifecycles: sales pricing, planning, execution, delivery, and risk analysis.
  • Negotiated and managed contracts, work permits, accommodation, and employee documentation.
  • Reduced material waste and costs through lean manufacturing and efficient planning.
  • Maintained direct client communication, even under last-minute project changes.
  • Conducted daily team meetings, performance reviews (1:1), and internal strategy sessions.

Transport Coordinator

Normal A/S
12.2021 - 07.2022
  • Coordinated daily logistics and transport planning.
  • Supported and motivated a team of 15 employees, promoting ownership and teamwork.
  • Organized board meetings to align departments on workflow and performance.
  • Resolved transport-related issues including labeling and load schedules.

Football Trainer- Serie C

Unirea Valea Lui Mihai
2020 - 2021
  • Used coaching period to develop public speaking and leadership skills for future management roles.
  • Promoted teamwork, discipline, and leadership among experienced and young players.


Team Leader Operations

Glastech Composite ApS
05.2013 - 12.2019
  • Supervised 50+ multinational employees in production.
  • Reported working hours, coordinated projects, handled sick leave and vacation planning.
  • Conducted daily team strategy meetings and performance follow-ups.
  • Ensured safety and compliance with work processes involving chemicals and high-altitude operations.

Professional Football Player

Multiple
2004 - 2013

Education

High School Diploma -

Sports High School
Oradea, Romania
06-2005

Skills

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
  • Experienced with WAMAS – WMS system
  • Working knowledge of CNC machines

Certification

  • Lean Management Certification, Six Sigma Academy, Amsterdam – 2024-03
  • Basic Management, Århus Business College – 2023-02
  • Danish Language Program, Sprogcenteret Denmark –2020 2022
  • Forklift Certificate
  • Sikkerhed ved polyesterstøbning: Denmark AMU Uddannelsesbevis
  • Pers. sikkerhed v arbejde med epoxy og isocyanater: Denmark AMU Uddannelsesbevis
  • GE instruction course 13146: Germany GE WIND Energy Working at high altitude course
  • UEFA C Diploma in Football Coaching- 2020

LNGG

Romanian (native)
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Danish
Beginner (A1)
English
Advanced (C1)
Hungarian
Upper intermediate (B2)

Timeline

Production Manager

Danworks ApS
07.2022 - Current

Transport Coordinator

Normal A/S
12.2021 - 07.2022

Team Leader Operations

Glastech Composite ApS
05.2013 - 12.2019

Football Trainer- Serie C

Unirea Valea Lui Mihai
2020 - 2021

Professional Football Player

Multiple
2004 - 2013

High School Diploma -

Sports High School

Hobbies and Career

  • U-10 Football Coach, Nørremarkens Forenede Sportshlubber (NFS), Vejle,Denmark.


Paul Pop