Gunnar (Dipl.-Ing.) T.-Interim Production Manager
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Experience
Interim Production Manager
Raiffeisendruckerei GmbH
- Acted as interim head of the smart card production department, focusing on product quality
- Optimized production processes by introducing standardized procedures
- Introduced KPIs such as OEE
- Carried out a training program for employees to prevent quality issues
- Reduced the maintenance backlog
- Prevented over-investment
- Introduced a continuous improvement program
Plant Manager
PowerCast Drumeta GmbH & Co. KG der Kopf Holding GmbH
- Responsible for plant management and reorganization of technical areas
- Introduced lean methods and production controlling
- Strong focus on occupational safety, energy saving, and environmental protection
- Developed and implemented a contemporary organizational structure
- Led around 130 employees
Self-Employed
EFCons – European Foundry Consulting e.K.
- M&A, investment, strategy, sales
- Project and process management
- Assignments in Germany, Russia, and France
- Numerous projects as interim manager, managing director, and consultant
Industry experience
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Experienced in Professional Services and Manufacturing.
Business area experience
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Experienced in Operations, Investments and M&A, Project Management, Sales, Strategy, and Production.
Summary
Experienced interim manager with a solid technical background (Dipl.-Ing. Mechanical Engineering – Manufacturing Technology) and over 25 years of leadership experience in the manufacturing industry. Specialized in operational management, plant management, restructuring, and series production in foundry, plastics technology, mechanical engineering, and metalworking industries.
Skills
Die Casting (Aluminum, Magnesium, Zinc): Production, Post-Processing, Series Ramp-Up
Plastics Technology: Injection Molding, Mold Adjustments, Automation
Production Management: Overall Responsibility, Maintenance, Logistics
Lean Management: 5s, Continuous Improvement, Smed, Oee Improvement
Change Management: Restructuring, Leadership Development
Quality Management: Iatf 16949, Fmea, Complaint Handling
Automotive Supplier Industry (Oem, Tier 1/Tier 2)
Mechanical Engineering And Plant Construction
Metalworking, Cnc Machining, And Assembly
Plastics Technology / Mold Making
Die Casting, Injection Molding, And Foundry Technology
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Education
Aalen University of Applied Sciences
Diploma Engineer (FH) in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Technology · Mechanical Engineering · Aalen, Germany
Mechanical engineering journeyman – steel mold making
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Gunnar is based in Malsfeld, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.
Gunnar speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced).
Gunnar has at least 23 years of experience. During this time, Gunnar has worked in at least 3 different roles and for 3 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 8 years and 6 months. Note that Gunnar may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.
Based on recent experience, Gunnar would be well-suited for roles such as: Interim Production Manager, Plant Manager, Self-Employed.
Gunnar's most recent position is Interim Production Manager at Raiffeisendruckerei GmbH.
In recent years, Gunnar has worked for Raiffeisendruckerei GmbH, PowerCast Drumeta GmbH & Co. KG der Kopf Holding GmbH, and EFCons – European Foundry Consulting e.K..
Gunnar is most experienced in industries like Professional Services and Manufacturing.
Gunnar is most experienced in business areas like Operations, Investments and M&A, and Project Management. Gunnar also has some experience in Sales, Strategy, and Production.
Gunnar has recently worked in industries like Professional Services and Manufacturing.
Gunnar has recently worked in business areas like Operations, Investments and M&A, and Project Management.
Gunnar holds a Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering from Aalen University of Applied Sciences.
The availability of Gunnar needs to be confirmed.
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