Senior-level international manager, business coach and corporate leader with more than 27 years international experience

7/2005 – offen

> Customized projects in lean production systems, logistics and supply-chain management for manufacturing and service sectors
> Interim Assignments in Plant and Operations Management with full managerial responsibility for senior staff in manufacturing, maintenance, quality control and supply chain functions (up to 1,000 employees)
> High performance training/coaching and productivity programs for corporate and educational sectors
> Organizational development towards self-managed work teams in manufacturing environment
> Lean Assessment & Implementation for manufacturers in High-tech Electronics, Automotive, Photo-voltaic, Metal-processing, and FMCG Industries using TPM, TQM and OEE methodologies and lean tools
> Streamlining of internal/external supply-chain activities with focus on overall productivity, WIP/inventory levels, lead times and service levels in Europe, USA and Southeast Asia
> Introduction of Integrated Maintenance Concept towards Preventive Maintenance Measures in Automotive and FMCG Industries
> Review of Quality Strategy for manufacturer in Machine Construction Industry
> Implementation of Global Procurement Strategies for Component Manufacturers in Europe and Asia
> Development and Deployment of Training Programs in Manufacturing Sector
> Deployment of BEST Business Excellence Strategy for manufacturer in Semiconductor Industry

Unternehmensberatung

10/2000 – 6/2005

> Managerial responsibility for planning and coordinating technical capex and opex initiatives in FMCG industry (4500 employees, 6 direct reports)
> Coordination of group-wide production management for five European production sites
> Planning of factory layout and ramp-up of production for Europe’s largest dairy production facility
> Design and implementation of in-house training concept for production & maintenance staff
> Design and implementation of productivity increase projects in accordance with TPM and TQM criteria
> Developing and implementing multi-site, computerized maintenance management system (CMMS), project size up to 150 people

Technisches Projektmanagement

4/2000 – 9/2000

> Coach in group-wide process management
> Harmonization of business processes, in particular in production planning and control
> Coaching and supporting project teams in different production sites

Prozesscoaching