Mark Anthony Muscat-Baron
Ta'Xbiex, Malta
Summary
Results-driven leader with strong background in strategic management and organizational growth. Skilled in developing and implementing effective business strategies, optimizing processes, and driving team performance. Known for adaptability, effective collaboration, and delivering measurable outcomes in dynamic environments. Strong communication and problem-solving abilities, coupled with focus on fostering productive and positive team culture.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality & Engineering Director
Dedicated Micros [Malta] Ltd.
06.2020 - Current
- Directed the adaptation required to allow Dedicated Micros Malta to attain the ability to manufacture aerospace products with an AS9100 Certification.
- Implemented strategic initiatives to align organizational goals with the aerospace market trends and stringent customer requirements.
- Oversaw budget management, ensuring optimal resource allocation across multiple departments based on a skill based assessment of requirements and capabilities of resources.
- Led performance improvement projects, assuring continuity of productivity to meet ontime delivery requirements. .
- Strengthened internal controls by reviewing existing policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Negotiated favorable contracts with vendors for reduced costs and improved service quality.
Quality & Engineering Manager
Dedicated Micros [Malta] Ltd.
02.2001 - 06.2020
- Developed and implemented quality control processes to minimize defects and improve operational efficiency.
- Provide manufacturing consultancy in product development processes
- Led quality assurance initiatives to enhance product reliability and compliance with industry standards.
- Prototype assembly and product manufacturing introduction
- Management of production assembly Data, Information and Knowledge
- Purchasing and installation of assembly equipment
- Developing and managing effective process control systems
- Management of plant and production preventive maintenance regimes
- Change Management for major company projects
- A key team-player in the design of the new DM Malta manufacturing plant
- Managed the relocation of manufacturing operations to the new site with a two-week deadline
- Managed the Lead-Free process transformation to abide by RoHS and VOC-Free international directives
- Designed and programmed the DM Equipment database to assist the management of all DM equipment and their preventive maintenance regimes
- Established a skill based training program according to internationally accepted electronic assembly standards (IPC). Designed and created the DM Training database to manage periodic training programs
- Directed the development of ICT solutions (intranet-based) for production-related Data, Information and Knowledge sharing to develop more efficient (leaner) production processes
Production Manager
Infratec Pro Ltd.
05.2000 - 01.2001
- Company Overview: Development and Manufacture of Electronic Consumer Products
- Establish Electronic assembly processes including installation of new manufacturing equipment
- Prototyping and product manufacturing introduction
- Employment and training of assembly operators and technicians
- Planning and scheduling of production with respect to sales requirements and material availability
- Managing the initial procurement processes to obtain packaging and metal enclosures from Maltese manufacturers
- Established the new Malta manufacturing plant to start assembling units one month after taking over the new premises
- Setup a document based system, abiding to UL and VDE certification and applicable for ISO9000 standards
- Relocated all the organisation’s production to the new Malta plant
Education
Master in Business Administration - Business Administration
Henley Business School, University of Reading (Business College)
Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire03.2012
Bachelor of Honours - Mechanical Engineering
University of Malta
Malta11.1995
Skills
- Collaborative project coordinator
- Clear and concise communication
- Analytical decision-making
- Proficient in knowledge dissemination
- Experience in diverse cultural environments
- Coordination of cross-functional teams in engineering disciplines
- Goal-oriented determination
- Process improvement specialist
- Skilled in overseeing project execution
- Printed Circuit Board Assembly Processes, particularly RoHS and VOC Free compliant processes (abiding to IPC International guidelines)
- Developing and maintaining ISO 9000 and AS9100-standard information systems with the creation and management of basic databases
- Installation, Programming and Repair of Electronic Assembly Equipment
- Excellent command of Microsoft office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access)
Affiliations
- Member of
- Chamber of Engineers Malta
- Chamber of Commerce Malta
- National Fencing Association Malta
- ATLAM Diving Club Malta
Personal skills and competences
Maltese
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Italian
Professional Working
Spanish
Elementary
Timeline
Quality & Engineering Director
Dedicated Micros [Malta] Ltd.
06.2020 - Current
Quality & Engineering Manager
Dedicated Micros [Malta] Ltd.
02.2001 - 06.2020
Production Manager
Infratec Pro Ltd.
05.2000 - 01.2001
Master in Business Administration - Business Administration
Henley Business School, University of Reading (Business College)
Bachelor of Honours - Mechanical Engineering
University of Malta
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