Günter Dorn - Building and optimizing a fish factory in Indonesia (part-time project)

Q: Where is Günter based?

Günter is based in Bad Waldsee, Germany and can operate in on-site , hybrid , and remote work models.

Q: What languages does Günter speak?

Günter speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced) .

Q: How many years of experience does Günter have?

Günter has at least 34 years of experience. During this time, Günter has worked in at least 17 different roles and for 5 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 10 months . Note that Günter may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Günter's latest experience?

Günter's most recent position is Building and optimizing a fish factory in Indonesia (part-time project) .

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

In recent years, Günter has worked for Biomilchprodukte Bio Hafertrink , JD5 Hygiene and Solutions , and Ecolab Deutschland GmbH .

Q: Which industries is Günter most experienced in?

Günter is most experienced in industries like Food and Beverage , Chemical , and Manufacturing . Günter also has some experience in Agriculture and Tourism .

Q: Which business areas is Günter most experienced in?

Günter is most experienced in business areas like Sales , Product Development , and Project Management . Günter also has some experience in Procurement , Production , and Operations .

Q: Which industries has Günter worked in recently?

Günter has recently worked in industries like Chemical , Food and Beverage , and Manufacturing .

Q: Which business areas has Günter worked in recently?

Günter has recently worked in business areas like Product Development , Project Management , and Procurement .

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Bad Waldsee, Germany

Experience

Nov 2025 - May 2026

7 months

Building and optimizing a fish factory in Indonesia (part-time project)

Adapting existing processes
Technical pre-planning for the new build

Nov 2025 - Feb 2026

4 months

Interim plant manager

Biomilchprodukte Bio Hafertrink

Structuring production and staff
Project management for a new filling line
Optimizing production processes

Oct 2025 - May 2026

8 months

Application support for a new frozen food production line (part-time project)

Supplementing project content
Preparing implementation
Testing and production run

Apr 2025 - Oct 2025

7 months

Interim technical manager

Optimizing existing production to 100% capacity
Planning, integrating, and executing additional manufacturing and filling equipment
Using optical analysis and augmented reality for maintenance and operation

Jul 2024 - Apr 2025

10 months

Project: New production method and freezing of a product component

Conceptual design of the production process with feasibility analysis
Test setup and evaluation with suppliers
Supplier assessment in machinery and plant engineering

Dec 2023 - Sep 2024

10 months

Project: Optimization of a Food Manufacturer, Focus on CIP/COP System

Project management with six suppliers at a leading food manufacturer in the Bremen area
Optimization of a CIP/COP system for IFS 8 compliance of documentation and production
Data collection using a Keyence Siemens controller (S7) in the logger for process optimization and 20% cost reduction
Conceptualization of future AI-driven process step selection

Mar 2023 - Present

3 years 1 month

Independent Freelancer

JD5 Hygiene and Solutions

Project: Optimization of an agricultural operation, focus on dairy farming (completed)
Project: Optimization of a malting plant, focus on cleaning technology (completed)
Patent: cooling pad (owned), distributed through grocery, retail, and convenience channels
Product development and production of a foam device (Thorni) for food manufacturers; distributed through grocery, retail, convenience channels, and the mid-sized business sector

Dec 2015 - Feb 2023

7 years 3 months

Monheim am Rhein, Germany

Lead Technical Service Specialist Retail

Ecolab Deutschland GmbH

Leading the Champions group with 11 staff members from Europe and Russia
Further development of the team according to market requirements in grocery retail, convenience, and gas station sectors
Conducting technical trainings in the FRS division (since May 2019)
Market analyses in grocery retail (Kaufland, Lidl, Edeka, Globus, Spar, Eat Happy, Feneberg, Rewe, etc.) in European markets
Project management for next-generation flow monitoring
Project management of an innovative low-service application for dosing technology
Project management of spray foam application and rinse for various applications and pressures
Evaluation of alternative suppliers for spray, foam, and dosing areas

Dec 2012 - Nov 2015

3 years

Monheim am Rhein, Germany

Retail Team Leader Germany / Key Account Manager

Ecolab Deutschland GmbH

Leading up to 20 staff in service and sales
New customer acquisition in grocery retail, convenience, and gas stations
Technical and sales customer support
Product recommendations domestically and in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE)
Building the retail division in Germany, including staff selection, training, and qualification
Concept development and product selection for existing customers
Revenue growth with existing customers and new customer acquisition
Needs analysis for grocery retail, convenience, and gas station chains

Dec 2008 - Nov 2012

4 years

Monheim am Rhein, Germany

Regional Key Account Manager Food and Beverage

Ecolab Deutschland GmbH

Dec 2004 - Nov 2008

4 years

Monheim am Rhein, Germany

District Manager Food and Beverage, Southern Germany

Ecolab Deutschland GmbH

Nov 2003 - Oct 2004

1 year

Round-the-world trip (Asia, Australia, South America)

Aug 1999 - Oct 2003

4 years 3 months

Monheim am Rhein, Germany

District Manager Food and Beverage, Southern Germany

Ecolab Deutschland GmbH

Nov 1998 - Jul 1999

9 months

Wuppertal, Germany

Food Production Technician

Bon Royal GmbH

Jul 1998 - Oct 1998

4 months

Kißlegg, Germany

Production Worker

Mineralbrunnen AG

Aug 1997 - Jun 1998

11 months

Internships

Jul 1994 - Jul 1995

1 year 1 month

Freelance Sales

Jul 1990 - Jun 1994

4 years

Pastry Chef

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Food and Beverage, Chemical, Manufacturing, Agriculture, and Tourism.

Food and Beverage

Chemical

Manufacturing

Agriculture

Tourism

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Sales, Product Development, Project Management, Procurement, Production, and Operations.

Sales

Product Development

Project Management

Procurement

Production

Operations

Summary

I have a diverse background in technical planning and process optimization across the food and beverage industry. I have managed projects from the development and modernization of production lines to the integration of innovative technology in manufacturing and maintenance. My experience ranges from setting up new facilities abroad to streamlining processes in established operations, always focusing on increasing efficiency and cutting costs.

I bring hands-on knowledge in team leadership, project management, and technical implementation. I am committed to practical solutions that improve production output and ensure quality across various environments, backed by a strong foundation in food technology and process innovation.

Skills

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook)

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Education

Jun 2007 - Jun 2009

Institute for Learning Systems (ILS)

Certified marketing specialist · Marketing · Hamburg, Germany

Aug 1995 - Jul 1997

Vocational School I – Technical College for Food Technology

State-certified food technician, focus on baking and confectionery, advanced technical college entrance qualification · Food technology, focus on baking and confectionery · Kaiserslautern, Germany

Aug 1987 - Jul 1990

Training as a pastry chef, professional qualification pastry chef · Pastry chef

Certifications & licenses

Food Defense IFS6

SGS INSTITUT FRESENIUS GmbH

Project Management Foundations (Six Sigma Yellow Belt)

Ecolab Deutschland GmbH

Internal auditor / HACCP according to IFS v6

SGS INSTITUT FRESENIUS GmbH

Six Sigma Yellow Belt

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 18

Experience in Food and Beverage 20.5 y

Avg length 2 y

Longest experience 7 y 2 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 1 (Germany)

Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles Building and optimizing a fish factory in Indonesia (part-time project), Interim plant manager, Application support for a new frozen food production line (part-time project)

Main industries Food and Beverage, Chemical, Manufacturing

Main business areas Sales, Product Development, Project Management

Qualifications

Highest degree Bachelor

Certifications earned 4

Profile

Created

January 2026

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Günter based?

Günter is based in Bad Waldsee, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

What languages does Günter speak?

Günter speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced).

How many years of experience does Günter have?

Günter has at least 34 years of experience. During this time, Günter has worked in at least 17 different roles and for 5 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 10 months. Note that Günter may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Günter be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Günter would be well-suited for roles such as: Building and optimizing a fish factory in Indonesia (part-time project), Interim plant manager, Application support for a new frozen food production line (part-time project).

What is Günter's latest experience?

Günter's most recent position is Building and optimizing a fish factory in Indonesia (part-time project).

What companies has Günter worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Günter has worked for Biomilchprodukte Bio Hafertrink, JD5 Hygiene and Solutions, and Ecolab Deutschland GmbH.

Which industries is Günter most experienced in?

Günter is most experienced in industries like Food and Beverage, Chemical, and Manufacturing. Günter also has some experience in Agriculture and Tourism.

Which business areas is Günter most experienced in?

Günter is most experienced in business areas like Sales, Product Development, and Project Management. Günter also has some experience in Procurement, Production, and Operations.

Which industries has Günter worked in recently?

Günter has recently worked in industries like Chemical, Food and Beverage, and Manufacturing.

Which business areas has Günter worked in recently?

Günter has recently worked in business areas like Product Development, Project Management, and Procurement.

What is Günter's education?

Günter holds a Bachelor in Marketing from Institute for Learning Systems (ILS).

Does Günter have any certificates?

Günter has 4 certificates. Among them, these include: Food Defense IFS6, Project Management Foundations (Six Sigma Yellow Belt), and Internal auditor / HACCP according to IFS v6.

What is the availability of Günter?

Günter is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Günter?

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