Tanja P. has a diverse work experience spanning over three decades. Tanja is currently the Vice President of Operations, Advanced Materials Handling at Entegris since 2024. Prior to that, they held various senior roles at Entegris, including Senior Director of Operations & Project Lead and Senior Director of Operations and Integration. Tanja also served as the Senior Director of Life Sciences Global Operations and Director of Operations at Entegris.
Before joining Entegris, Tanja worked at DiaSorin, where they held the positions of Vice President Operations & Shared Services and Managing Director. Tanja was responsible for establishing a shared services function and managing operations at the North American manufacturing sites. Tanja also played a key role in the post-acquisition transition and transfer of manufacturing technology.
Earlier in their career, Tanja worked at Abbott Diagnostics Business as a Site Director, where they achieved significant improvements in lead time, customer service levels, and operational efficiencies. Tanja also served as a Commercial Manager, overseeing supply chain and exports functions.
Tanja started their career at Unilever, where they held various roles in a global company selling fast-moving consumer goods. Tanja gained experience in different areas of the company and contributed to its success.
Throughout their career, Tanja has demonstrated strong leadership skills, operational excellence, and the ability to manage complex projects and teams. Tanja has a track record of driving strategic initiatives and achieving business goals.
Tanja P. has a Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) degree in Business Education from the University of Johannesburg. Tanja also has obtained multiple certifications from LinkedIn in 2020, including "Leading in Crisis," "The Secret: What Great Leaders Know and Do," "The Six Morning Habits of High Performers," "Leading at a Distance," and "Remote Work Foundations."
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