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I am Pavol Petras, an accomplished automotive production and program management professional with over 28 years of experience in Volkswagen groups across Slovakia, the United States, and Malaysia. I have led cross‑functional teams on complex production programs (including Porsche Cayenne models and hybrids), driven Lean and continuous improvement initiatives, and ensured high quality and on-time delivery in multi-cultural environments. I am passionate about optimizing processes, mentoring teams, and delivering tangible business impact through structured project management and smart engineering leadership. I have completed advanced leadership and engineering management certificates and regularly collaborate with global partners. I thrive on challenging environments, love traveling and learning about different cultures, and enjoy sharing my knowledge through training and coaching of technical professionals. My goal is to apply my hands‑on manufacturing experience and strategic mindset to drive successful programs in a dynamic organization.…I am Pavol Petras, an accomplished automotive production and program management professional with over 28 years of experience in Volkswagen groups across Slovakia, the United States, and Malaysia. I have led cross‑functional teams on complex production programs (including Porsche Cayenne models and hybrids), driven Lean and continuous improvement initiatives, and ensured high quality and on-time delivery in multi-cultural environments. I am passionate about optimizing processes, mentoring teams, and delivering tangible business impact through structured project management and smart engineering leadership. I have completed advanced leadership and engineering management certificates and regularly collaborate with global partners. I thrive on challenging environments, love traveling and learning about different cultures, and enjoy sharing my knowledge through training and coaching of technical professionals. My goal is to apply my hands‑on manufacturing experience and strategic mindset to drive successful programs in a dynamic organization.

Pavol Petras

Production Manager, Product Designer, Designer, +2

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I am Pavol Petras, an accomplished automotive production and program management professional with over 28 years of experience in Volkswagen groups across Slovakia, the United States, and Malaysia. I have led cross‑functional teams on complex production programs (including Porsche Cayenne models and hybrids), driven Lean and continuous improvement initiatives, and ensured high quality and on-time delivery in multi-cultural environments. I am passionate about optimizing processes, mentoring teams, and delivering tangible business impact through structured project management and smart engineering leadership. I have completed advanced leadership and engineering management certificates and regularly collaborate with global partners. I thrive on challenging environments, love traveling and learning about different cultures, and enjoy sharing my knowledge through training and coaching of technical professionals. My goal is to apply my hands‑on manufacturing experience and strategic mindset to drive successful programs in a dynamic organization.…I am Pavol Petras, an accomplished automotive production and program management professional with over 28 years of experience in Volkswagen groups across Slovakia, the United States, and Malaysia. I have led cross‑functional teams on complex production programs (including Porsche Cayenne models and hybrids), driven Lean and continuous improvement initiatives, and ensured high quality and on-time delivery in multi-cultural environments. I am passionate about optimizing processes, mentoring teams, and delivering tangible business impact through structured project management and smart engineering leadership. I have completed advanced leadership and engineering management certificates and regularly collaborate with global partners. I thrive on challenging environments, love traveling and learning about different cultures, and enjoy sharing my knowledge through training and coaching of technical professionals. My goal is to apply my hands‑on manufacturing experience and strategic mindset to drive successful programs in a dynamic organization.

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I am Pavol Petras, an accomplished automotive production and program management professional with over 28 years of experience in Volkswagen groups across Slovakia, the United States, and Malaysia. I have led cross‑functional teams on complex production programs (including Porsche Cayenne models and hybrids), driven Lean and continuous improvement initiatives, and ensured high quality and on-time delivery in multi-cultural environments. I am passionate about optimizing processes, mentoring teams, and delivering tangible business impact through structured project management and smart engineering leadership.

I have completed advanced leadership and engineering management certificates and regularly collaborate with global partners. I thrive on challenging environments, love traveling and learning about different cultures, and enjoy sharing my knowledge through training and coaching of technical professionals. My goal is to apply my hands‑on manufacturing experience and strategic mindset to drive successful programs in a dynamic organization.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Autodesk Maya

Experience Level

Microsoft Office

Expert

Autodesk Maya

Intermediate

Language

Slovak

Advanced

Czech

Advanced

English

Advanced

German

Advanced

Malay

Beginner

Work Experience

Project Manager Window Regulator and Door System at BROSE Prievidza

January 1, 2022 - Present

Led cross-functional program execution for window regulator and door system projects, coordinating with design, sourcing and production teams to ensure on-time delivery and quality targets.

Technical Support Consultant at Volkswagen Group Malaysia

January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2022

Provided technical support for Porsche production line integration at Kulim plant; assisted with root-cause analysis, process improvements and vendor coordination.

Assistant Segment 2 Production at Volkswagen Slovakia

January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2021

Supported production of Porsche Cayenne segment 2, contributing to line readiness, process improvements and quality gates.

Launch Project Manager - Production at Volkswagen Slovakia

January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2019

Managed launch activities for Porsche Cayenne, ensuring readiness of production lines, validation of processes and cross-functional coordination.

Pilot Hall Leader - CFT Door – VW536 at Volkswagen Slovakia

January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2017

Led pilot Hall activities for front door assembly (CFT Door – VW536), coordinating with suppliers and internal teams to establish robust processes.

Flying Doctor Quality Assurance Representative at Volkswagen of America

January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2016

Quality assurance liaison for JD Power Office; visited over 300 dealerships across the US to ensure program quality and customer experience.

Quality Assurance - Measurement and Cubing Center at Volkswagen Slovakia

January 1, 1994 - December 31, 2012

Measured and cubed parts for quality assurance, contributing to supplier quality and process validation.

Education

Elementary Education at Elementary School Prievaly

January 1, 1975 - January 1, 1983

Secondary Education - Mechanic with a focus on road vehicles at SOU, Senica

January 1, 1983 - January 1, 1986

GCSE at Secondary Education School with GCSE

January 1, 1992 - January 1, 1994

General Management and Leadership Certificate Program at SAE International / Society of Automotive Engineers, USA