Agus Japar
About Agus Japar
Agus Japar is a Digital Transformation Leader EMEIA at Berry Global, Inc., with a strong background in material science and extensive experience in plastics extrusion. He has held various engineering and management roles within the company and is currently pursuing an Executive MBA to enhance his leadership skills.
Current Role at Berry Global
Agus Japar serves as the Digital Transformation Leader EMEIA at Berry Global, Inc. since 2021. In this role, he focuses on implementing digital strategies to enhance operational efficiency and drive innovation across the Europe, Middle East, India, and Africa regions. His extensive background in engineering and process improvement supports his efforts in leading digital transformation initiatives within the company.
Previous Experience at Berry Global
Prior to his current position, Agus Japar held several roles at Berry Global, Inc. He worked as a Process Engineer from 2014 to 2017, followed by a role as Value Stream Manager Extrusion for one year. Additionally, he served as a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt EMEIA from 2018 to 2021, where he applied his expertise in process improvement methodologies to enhance operational performance.
Educational Background
Agus Japar has a solid educational foundation in engineering and business. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Material Science from RWTH Aachen University. He also completed a Master of Business Administration at Mannheim Business School and ESSEC Business School between 2020 and 2022. Currently, he is a candidate for an Executive MBA, demonstrating his commitment to advancing his education and leadership capabilities.
Early Career and Research Experience
Agus Japar began his career as a Student Research Assistant at the Institut für Kunststoffverarbeitung an der RWTH-Aachen from 2005 to 2012. During this time, he contributed to the Centre for Analysis and Testing of Plastics, gaining valuable experience in the field of material science and plastics processing. This early experience laid the groundwork for his later roles in engineering and digital transformation.
Expertise in Process Improvement
Agus Japar is recognized as a Lean Six Sigma practitioner, which highlights his proficiency in process improvement and operational excellence. His background in plastics extrusion and material science complements his focus on enhancing operational efficiency within the digital transformation landscape. This expertise is essential in his current role, where he drives initiatives that leverage technology to optimize processes.