ZOLTAN LAJTOS
R&D Director @ GRUNDFOS | MBA, Water Management
Székesfehérvár
Summary
Dedicated water solutions professional with a history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. Organized Team Leader builds positive rapport, inspire trust and guide teams toward achievement of organizational goals. Strong facilitator adept at working cross-departmentally with co-management and top-level leadership. Excellent trainer and mentor. Experienced and enthusiastic
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
18
18
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Lecturer of Business Administration
Corvinus University Of Budapest
09.2023 - Current
- Led group discussions and activities to stimulate student learning.
- Utilized various technology tools and platforms to enhance student learning.
- Encouraged students to think critically and develop problem-solving skills.
R&D Director
Grundfos A/S
10.2019 - Current
- Assigned projects and responsibilities to staff, fostering sense of ownership and accountability while providing development opportunities.
- Evangelized Agile as strategic asset of culture and business value.
- Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.
Business Development Manager (Key account manager)
PAKOLE TRADE Ltd.
01.2018 - 09.2019
- Developed new business at existing customers and cultivated new customers within the first 12 months of employment
- Sold volume equal to one third of plant capacity and 1M EUR annually
- Lead and implemented LEAN Manufacturing project, project budget of 200.000 EUR
Senior R&D Manager – Motors and Drives
Grundfos A/S
01.2012 - 01.2018
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
- Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation.
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
General Manager
Biella Ltd
01.2011 - 01.2012
- P/L accountability for the Hungarian subsidiary of the swiss group Biella AG
- Manufacturing plant with 300 employees
- Improved P/L by 1 Million EUR within one fiscal year period
Product Technical Manager - R&D Hungary
Grundfos A/S
01.2009 - 01.2011
- Technical lead of product engineering, sourcing, quality projects
- Managed achieving of high cost saving and productivity KPIs
- Technical key account management globally for internal and external customers
Quality Manager
Güntner Tata Ltd
01.1998 - 01.2008
- Established the quality control system in the operation, trained the entire organization of 1000 employees
- ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 3834 System operation, audits, continuous improvement
- Leading a department of 22 colleagues, quality engineers, technicians
Education
MBA - Business Administration
Corvinus University of Budapest
Budapest 04.2001 - 01.2019
Quality System Developer - undefined
TV Rheinland Ltd.
Mechanical Engineer - undefined
TSF MFK
Skills
Strategic Planning and Alignment
undefinedAccomplishments
- Change and crisis management of a manufacturing plant with 300 employees (2010), P/L improvement of yearly 1.000.000 EUR (2011)
- Leading on time and on scope strategic projects
- Employee motivation survey closed with highest rates in 5 consecutive years
Timeline
Lecturer of Business Administration
Corvinus University Of Budapest
09.2023 - Current
R&D Director
Grundfos A/S
10.2019 - Current
Business Development Manager (Key account manager)
PAKOLE TRADE Ltd.
01.2018 - 09.2019
Senior R&D Manager – Motors and Drives
Grundfos A/S
01.2012 - 01.2018
General Manager
Biella Ltd
01.2011 - 01.2012
Product Technical Manager - R&D Hungary
Grundfos A/S
01.2009 - 01.2011
MBA - Business Administration
Corvinus University of Budapest
04.2001 - 01.2019
Quality Manager
Güntner Tata Ltd
01.1998 - 01.2008
Quality System Developer - undefined
TV Rheinland Ltd.
Mechanical Engineer - undefined
TSF MFK
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