Andreas Heiker - Task Force Manager for Industrial Projects

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Osnabrück, Germany

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Experience

Feb 2024 - Jan 2025

1 year

Osnabrück, Germany

Task Force Manager

Heiker Consulting

Interim task force project management for software and hardware development
Responsible for sales to military customer and 25.1% shareholder
Define unit strategy at top management level

Sep 2023 - Sep 2023

1 month

Osnabrück, Germany

Consultant

Heiker Consulting

Define and realize lead plant strategy for industrial filter technology

Aug 2023 - Feb 2025

1 year 7 months

Osnabrück, Germany

Owner

Heiker Consulting

Responsible for construction process (planning, SCM, realization)
Steering internal and external resources
Define processes, implement structure and build team

Jun 2023 - Jun 2023

1 month

Osnabrück, Germany

SCM consultant

Heiker Consulting

Analyze order processing and supply chain management at German plant
Define optimization process and plant strategy

Jan 2022 - Dec 2023

2 years

Germany

CSO / CCO

Zender Holding GmbH

Define strategy and restructure start of corporate group
Develop new business areas and own products
Agree cooperation and patent use agreements

Jan 2019 - Dec 2022

4 years

Georgsmarienhütte, Germany

Head of Sales, IE, Predevelopment and PM & Managing Director

WELP Group

Restructure and build up departments
Raise group status in the market and technology
Foster a culture of identity, trust, empowerment and results
Develop specialized vehicle business model with European cooperation, product brand launch (additional EUR 45 million)
Implement new technological and functional product features (COP, off-tool parts, turnkey ECU overlay wiring system)
Develop production process through industrial engineering (automation, off-tool, ERP)
Achieve 25% manufacturing cost reduction through KPI-driven initiatives
Co-create France market entry and hire local General Manager
Define project with US company to enter the legally blocked US market
Secure UK general order as tier 0.5 supplier (EUR 50 million)
Expand into Scandinavia, Eastern Europe and Asia (EUR 15 million)

Jan 2015 - Dec 2019

5 years

Georgsmarienhütte, Germany

Head of Corporate and Business Development

WELP Group

Execute strategic M&A deal (asset & share deal) to extend the existing process chain in the automotive sector
Roll out OKR-controlled realization plan
Define and implement strategic marketing concept
Restart dormant UK limited company and hire local Managing Director
Lead task force to complete customer-specific major vehicle project, including solution definition, development, validation, resource management, and customer contact

Jan 2014 - Dec 2015

2 years

Preußisch Oldendorf, Germany

Head of serial production and Business Development

Schwarz Werkzeugbau GmbH & Co. KG

Implement organizational and operational structure
Migrate ERP system and introduce PEP
Increase division turnover by 35%

Jan 2011 - Dec 2014

4 years

Bünde, Germany

Head of sales, PM, IE and accounting

GMA Gustav Meyer Stanztechnik GmbH & Co. KG

Restructure organizational and operational structure
Initiate ERP system migration
Normalize business relationships with top customers
Scout technology and industrialize new product
Increase turnover by 30%

Jan 2007 - Dec 2011

5 years

Rheda-Wiedenbrück, Germany

Key Account Manager global

WESTFALIA–Automotive GmbH

Acquire 80% OEM volume through a technological-strategic approach
Manage supplier joint venture in the USA
Participate in Porsche Consulting project and PEP definition
Achieve 25% sales increase for the account

Jan 2006 - Dec 2006

1 year

Osnabrück, Germany

Head of customer sales team & KAM deputy

Wilhelm Karmann GmbH

Lead back office and vehicle invoicing (~EUR 1.2 billion p.a.)
Serve as deputy Key Account Manager for Daimler AG

Jan 2003 - Dec 2005

3 years

Osnabrück, Germany

Executive Assistant (production)

Wilhelm Karmann GmbH

Support decision-making for implementing "digital factory"
Engage in strategy discussions on planning department structure
Lead task forces on COP management, vehicle invoicing and process errors

Jan 1999 - Dec 2003

5 years

Osnabrück, Germany

Operations Engineer & Area Manager deputy

Wilhelm Karmann GmbH

Ensure technical and procedural buildability of vehicles
Optimize start-up via target agreements, transparency, training and workshops
Control pre-series vehicles and serve as customer contact

Jan 1998 - Dec 1999

2 years

Osnabrück, Germany

Production Control Planner

Wilhelm Karmann GmbH

Plan programs during start-up phase of new product

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Automotive, Manufacturing, Professional Services, Construction, and Aerospace and Defense.

Automotive

Manufacturing

Professional Services

Construction

Aerospace and Defense

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Strategy, Operations, Project Management, Sales, Product Development, and Quality Assurance.

Strategy

Operations

Project Management

Sales

Product Development

Quality Assurance

Skills

Strong Communicator With Natural Authority
Analytical, Strategic And Creative Realizer
High Level Of Responsibility Taking
Developing Organization And Empowering People
Ms Office
Erp Systems
It Infrastructure On Basic Level

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

French

Elementary

Education

Oct 1998 - Jun 1999

Private technical college for business and technology

Diploma in Industrial Engineering FH · Industrial Engineering · Vechta, Germany

Oct 1994 - Jun 1998

Berufsakademie Oldenburger Münsterland e.V.

Industrial Engineering Course · Industrial Engineering · Germany

Oct 1986 - Jun 1992

Damme High School

General university entrance qualification · Damme, Germany

Certifications & licenses

REFA Process Organizer

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 14

Experience in Automotive 22 y

Avg length 2 y 6 m

Longest experience 4 y 11 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 1 (Germany)

Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles Task Force Manager, Consultant, Owner

Main industries Automotive, Manufacturing, Professional Services

Main business areas Strategy, Operations, Project Management

Qualifications

Highest degree Bachelor

Certifications earned 2

Profile

Created

July 2025

Last Update

July 2026

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Andreas is based in Osnabrück, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

Andreas speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), French (Elementary).

Andreas has at least 27 years of experience. During this time, Andreas has worked in at least 14 different roles and for 7 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 11 months. Note that Andreas may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Based on recent experience, Andreas would be well-suited for roles such as: Task Force Manager, Consultant, Owner.

Andreas's most recent position is Task Force Manager at Heiker Consulting.

In recent years, Andreas has worked for Heiker Consulting, Zender Holding GmbH, and WELP Group.

Andreas is most experienced in industries like Automotive, Manufacturing, and Professional Services. Andreas also has some experience in Construction and Aerospace and Defense.

Andreas is most experienced in business areas like Strategy, Operations, and Project Management. Andreas also has some experience in Sales, Product Development, and Quality Assurance.

Andreas has recently worked in industries like Manufacturing, Automotive, and Professional Services.

Andreas has recently worked in business areas like Project Management, Product Development, and Production.

Andreas holds a Bachelor in Industrial Engineering from Private technical college for business and technology and a Bachelor in Industrial Engineering from Berufsakademie Oldenburger Münsterland e.V..

Andreas has 2 certificates. These include: REFA Process Organizer and Trainer Aptitude Test According To AEVO.

Andreas is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

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