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Hello! I’m Zoltán Tokai, a results-driven manager with over 20 years of experience in manufacturing, automotive supplier environments, and quality systems. I excel at building capable teams, driving process improvements, and aligning financial, technical, and customer objectives to deliver sustainable results.
I love turning complex operations into efficient, value-driven processes. I’ve led multi-functional teams of up to 250 people, steered plant modernizations, and implemented lean, PPAP/APQP, and compliance programs. I’m fluent in Hungarian and German, with working English, and I enjoy mentoring colleagues, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, and collaborating with customers and suppliers to achieve shared success.
Skills
Experience Level
Expert
Language
Hungarian
Fluent
German
Fluent
English
Beginner
Work Experience
Geschäftsleiter at Bebusch Hungária Kft.
January 1, 2018 - PresentLeitung des Werks (ca. 250 Mitarbeitende); operatives und finanzielles Management; Budgetplanung; Monats-/Jahresberichte; PnL-Verantwortung; Jahrespreisvereinbarungen; Kommunikation mit Kunden/Lieferanten; Compliance und Produkthaftung
Leiter Segment (Werkleitung) at Pex Automotive System Kft.
January 1, 2018 - October 13, 2025Leitung Segment; Budgetplanung; Monats-/Jahresberichte; Kundenaudits; Koordination Produktion, Einkauf, TAV, Qualität, Wartung
Business Manager at MBtech Hungary Kft.
May 1, 2016 - October 13, 2025Standortleitung; Budgetplanung; Monats-/Jahresberichte; Verkaufstätigkeiten; Preisanfragen/Preiskalkulationen; Definition Prozesse und Abläufe; Neue Mitarbeiter suchen, einstellen; Stellenbeschreibung
Leiter Profitcenter (Werksleiter) at Phoenix Mecano Kecskemét Kft.
January 1, 2015 - October 13, 2025Leitung Profitcenter; Budgetplanung; Monats-/Jahresberichte; Kundenaudits; Hallenumbau; Koordination Produktion, Einkauf, Logistik, TAV, Qualität, HR und Wartung; Einführung KPI: OOE/OEE; Rückstände; Durchlaufzeit; Reklamationen; Ausschuss
Standortleiter at Kuka Robotics Hungária Ipari Kft.
January 1, 2007 - October 13, 2025Standortleitung; Leitung des Standorts (ca. 170-180 Mitarbeitende); Kabelproduktion; Zusammenarbeit mit allen Bereichen; Kundenaudits
Abteilungsleiter Entwicklung at W.E.T. GmbH (Zulieferer der Autoindustrie)
January 1, 2004 - October 13, 2025Koordination der täglichen Aufgaben der Entwicklungsabteilung, Organisation der Aufgaben, Abstimmung mit Kunden und Zentrale
Entwickler/Arbeitsvorbereiter at MEE Bt. Firmengruppe Dräxlmaier
January 1, 1999 - October 13, 2025Projekt Lambda-Sonde; Abwicklung der Fertigungslinien, Inbetriebnahme der Produktionslinien; Erstellung der Fertigungsunterlagen; Organisation und Abwicklung von Besprechungen; Kostenminimierung; Automatisierung; Entwicklung Fertigungslinien und Prozesse
Entwickler at ABB Power Generation Kft.
January 1, 1998 - October 13, 2025Ausarbeitung, Entwicklung und Einführung in die Produktion von neuen Einrichtungen und Vorrichtungen der Chemieindustrie; Catia 3D Schulung in Zürich
Geschäftsleiter (Managing Director) at Bebusch Hungária Kft.
January 1, 2018 - PresentResponsible for overall plant leadership (approx. 250 employees), operational and financial management in line with business, technical, and quality systems. Led organizational development and culture change, budget planning, monthly/annual reporting, P&L accountability, price negotiations, and ongoing communication with customers and suppliers. Oversaw compliance and product liability responsibilities.
Leiter Segment (Plant Manager) at Pex Automotive System Kft.
January 1, 2018 - October 14, 2025Led segment operations, including budgeting, monthly/annual reporting, customer audits, and cross-functional coordination of production, purchasing, maintenance, and quality.
Business Manager at MBtech Hungary Kft.
May 1, 2016 - October 14, 2025Site leadership with budget planning, reporting, sales activities, price inquiries, process definition and documentation, and recruiting new staff with defined roles and workflows.
Leiter Profitcenter (Plant Manager) at Phoenix Mecano Kecskemét Kft.
January 1, 2015 - October 14, 2025Headed the Profit Center with budgeting, reporting, customer audits, facility expansion, and coordination of production, procurement, logistics, QA, HR, and maintenance. Implemented KPIs (OOE/OEE, backlogs, cycle times, ppm defects, scrap).
Standortleiter at Kuka Robotics Hungária Ipari Kft.
January 1, 2007 - October 14, 2025Led the site (170–180 staff) including cabling production and cross-functional collaboration; managed customer audits.
Abteilungsleiter Entwicklung at W.E.T. GmbH (Zulieferer der Autoindustrie)
January 1, 2004 - October 14, 2025Head of Development Department; coordinated daily tasks of engineers, aligned with customers and headquarters, ensured project progress.
Entwickler/Arbeitsvorbereiter at MEE Bt. (Dräxlmaier Group)
January 1, 1999 - October 14, 2025Worked on Lambda sensor project; managed manufacturing lines start-up, organized meetings with local and foreign suppliers, controlled cost minimization programs, and supported process/system automation and line development for new products.
Entwickler at ABB Power Generation Kft.
January 1, 1998 - October 14, 2025Development and introduction of new equipment for the chemical industry; completed Catia 3D training in Zürich as part of the project.
Education
Mechanical Engineer at University of Miskolc
January 1, 1989 - January 1, 1993Economics (Wirtschaftswissenschaften) – in distance learning at University of Miskolc
January 1, 1993 - January 1, 1997Abitur / Allgemeine Hochschulreife at Erkel Ferenc Gymnasium, Gyula
January 1, 1989 - January 1, 1993Maschinenbauingenieur at Universität Miskolc
January 1, 1989 - January 1, 1993Volkswirtschaftler – in Fernstudium at Universität Miskolc
January 1, 1993 - January 1, 1997Allgemeine Hochschulreife at Erkel Ferenc Gymnasium
January 1, 1989 - January 1, 1993Qualifications
Training Produkthaftung
January 1, 2019 - October 13, 2025BDO - Finanzierung
January 1, 2017 - October 13, 2025Lean Production Master – CETPM (Ansbach University)
January 1, 2013 - October 13, 2025SFM
January 1, 2012 - October 13, 2025PPAP/PPF, APQP - Projektplanung - GFQ Akademie
January 1, 2005 - October 13, 2025Six Sigma Greenbelt
January 1, 2003 - October 13, 2025Training für Produkthaftung
January 1, 2001 - October 13, 2025Training für Führungskräfte, Poka-Yoke System
January 1, 2000 - October 13, 2025FMEA; QS – VDA Qualitätssysteme; Handling 8D-Reports; Kundenreklamationen
January 1, 1999 - October 13, 2025Catia 3D System
January 1, 1998 - October 13, 2025Lean Production Master
January 1, 2013 - October 14, 2025PPAP/PPF, APQP – Projektplanung
January 1, 2005 - October 14, 2025Six Sigma Greenbelt
January 1, 2003 - October 14, 2025Training für Produkthaftung
January 1, 2001 - October 14, 2025Training für Führungskräfte, Poka-Yoke System
January 1, 2000 - October 14, 2025FMEA
January 1, 1999 - October 14, 2025Catia 3D System
January 1, 1998 - October 14, 2025Lean Production
January 1, 2019 - October 14, 2025Industry Experience
Manufacturing, Professional Services, Other
Skills
Experience Level
Expert
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