Germán Restrepo Correa - Independent Management Consultant

Q: Where is Germán based?

Germán is based in Leichlingen (Rheinland), Germany .

Q: What languages does Germán speak?

Germán speaks the following languages: Spanish (Native), German (Advanced), English (Advanced), Portuguese (Elementary) .

Q: How many years of experience does Germán have?

Germán has at least 32 years of experience. During this time, Germán has worked in at least 9 different roles and for 5 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 4 years and 7 months . Note that Germán may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Germán's latest experience?

Germán's most recent position is Independent Management Consultant at ResQ-Ing Consulting .

Q: What companies has Germán worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Germán has worked for ResQ-Ing Consulting .

Q: Which industries is Germán most experienced in?

Germán is most experienced in industries like Automotive and Manufacturing .

Q: Which business areas is Germán most experienced in?

Germán is most experienced in business areas like Project Management , Operations , and Production . Germán also has some experience in Quality Assurance , Procurement , and Strategy .

Q: Which industries has Germán worked in recently?

Germán has recently worked in industries like Automotive and Manufacturing .

Q: Which business areas has Germán worked in recently?

Germán has recently worked in business areas like Operations , Project Management , and Strategy .

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Leichlingen (Rheinland), Germany

Experience

Apr 2018 - Present

8 years

Independent Management Consultant

ResQ-Ing Consulting

Led several cross-border consulting projects in Europe focused on cost, process and production optimization
Sales Representation & Business Development:
Regional Representative for Germany for SKYPRO Portugal (corporate uniforms) since 2024-12-01
Sales Representative for Germany for ESS Moden AG (energy saving systems) since 2023-01-01
Consulting & Optimization Projects:
Kögel Trailer GmbH (2023): site analysis (Turkey/EU), CAPEX modeling, site strategy
Pluss GmbH (since 2022): market entry strategy and sales development for Spain
TIGER Hebezeuge (2022): lean workshop, 5S, Kanban-based warehouse optimization
ICER Brakes, Spain (2018–2022): two new production lines, 30% cost reduction, shift planning & software development
The Vita Group, UK (2018–2021): implementation of the SQCDP process in Memmingen and Slovakia
Alexander Proudfoot Projects:
Eberspächer, Dresden (2019): lean analysis, 15% cost savings
THK RHYTHM Automotive, Düsseldorf (2018): process time reduction by up to 20%

Jan 2017 - Dec 2018

2 years

Spain

Project Manager OES PCP – FMG Spain

ZF Group

Layout and supplier network planning for a new production site

Jan 2013 - Dec 2017

5 years

Qingdao, China

General Manager – FMG Qingdao Asia Pacific

ZF Group

P&L responsibility for the APAC plant with 210 employees and €22M revenue
Tripled output and expanded to 3-shift operation
Savings through localization > $1M, scrap reduction from 6% to 1.3%
Highest HSE audit rating at ZF China (2016)

Jan 2010 - Dec 2013

4 years

China

Director Operations China Growth

TMD Friction

$23M investment in two plant expansions (Hangzhou & Shijiazhuang)
Doubled capacity, –30% WIP, –40% lead time

Jan 2007 - Dec 2010

4 years

Brazil

Project Manager Commercial Vehicles

TMD Friction

€3M annual savings through supplier changes and process harmonization

Jan 2005 - Dec 2007

3 years

Germany

Global OE Key Account Manager

TMD Friction

Responsible for €115 million in revenue (BMW, GM, Continental-Teves)
+20% volume growth in the OES area

Jan 2000 - Dec 2005

6 years

Mexico

Senior PM / PMO Director / Technical Director

TMD Friction

Led large investment and expansion projects, including ISO/TS/QS certifications

Jan 1996 - Dec 2000

5 years

Mexico

International Project Manager & Purchasing Manager

Flowserve S.A. de C.V.

Jan 1994 - Dec 1996

3 years

Mexico

Production Manager

P.I.C.S.A. Aurora

Managed a team of over 60 employees

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Automotive and Manufacturing.

Automotive

Manufacturing

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Project Management, Operations, Production, Quality Assurance, Procurement, and Strategy.

Project Management

Operations

Production

Quality Assurance

Procurement

Strategy

Summary

Senior Executive Consultant with over 30 years of international experience in engineering, manufacturing and operational leadership – including more than 20 years in the automotive industry and over 5 years in management consulting. Proven success in setting up production sites, lean manufacturing, international expansion and transformation projects. Agile and culturally adaptable.

Skills

Operational Excellence & Lean Transformation
Agile Project & Change Management
P&l Responsibility & Site Management
Greenfield/brownfield Site Setup
Team Development & Leadership
Sqcdp & Quality Systems (Iso Ts 16949)
Sales Strategy (Industry/b2b)
Sustainability & Continuous Improvement

Languages

Spanish

Native

German

Advanced

English

Advanced

Portuguese

Elementary

Education

Oct 1998 - Jun 1998

Tecnológico de Monterrey

Diploma in Financial Management · Financial Management · Monterrey, Mexico

Oct 1996 - Jun 1996

Universidad La Salle

Diploma in Reengineering · Reengineering · Mexico

Oct 1990 - Jun 1994

RWTH Aachen

M.Sc. Production Engineering · Production Engineering · Aachen, Germany

...and 1 more

Certifications & licenses

Change Management

TRW, Shanghai

Hoshin Kanri

Dr. Kudernatsch

Safety Leadership

Paul D. Balmert

Scrum for Advanced

Patrick Lobacher

Six Sigma Green Belt

TMD Friction

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 9

Experience in Automotive 26 y

Avg length 4 y 4 m

Longest experience 7 y 11 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 5 (Mexico, China, Spain, Brazil, Germany)

Primary country Mexico

Expertise

Recent roles Independent Management Consultant, Project Manager OES PCP – FMG Spain, General Manager – FMG Qingdao Asia Pacific

Main industries Automotive, Manufacturing

Main business areas Project Management, Operations, Production

Qualifications

Highest degree Master

Certifications earned 5

Profile

Created

July 2025

Last Update

July 2025

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Where is Germán based?

Germán is based in Leichlingen (Rheinland), Germany.

What languages does Germán speak?

Germán speaks the following languages: Spanish (Native), German (Advanced), English (Advanced), Portuguese (Elementary).

How many years of experience does Germán have?

Germán has at least 32 years of experience. During this time, Germán has worked in at least 9 different roles and for 5 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 4 years and 7 months. Note that Germán may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Germán be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Germán would be well-suited for roles such as: Independent Management Consultant, Project Manager OES PCP – FMG Spain, General Manager – FMG Qingdao Asia Pacific.

What is Germán's latest experience?

Germán's most recent position is Independent Management Consultant at ResQ-Ing Consulting.

What companies has Germán worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Germán has worked for ResQ-Ing Consulting.

Which industries is Germán most experienced in?

Germán is most experienced in industries like Automotive and Manufacturing.

Which business areas is Germán most experienced in?

Germán is most experienced in business areas like Project Management, Operations, and Production. Germán also has some experience in Quality Assurance, Procurement, and Strategy.

Which industries has Germán worked in recently?

Germán has recently worked in industries like Automotive and Manufacturing.

Which business areas has Germán worked in recently?

Germán has recently worked in business areas like Operations, Project Management, and Strategy.

What is Germán's education?

Germán holds a Master in Production Engineering from RWTH Aachen, a Master in Production Engineering from Universidad EAFIT and a Bachelor in Reengineering from Universidad La Salle.

Does Germán have any certificates?

Germán has 5 certificates. Among them, these include: Change Management, Hoshin Kanri, and Safety Leadership.

What is the availability of Germán?

Germán is immediately available for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Germán?

Germán's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.