Günter Lenhardt - Production Relocation Project Manager

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Filderstadt, Germany

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Experience

Apr 2024 - Sep 2025

1 year 6 months

Project Support during the Relocation and Closure of a Plant

Documentation
Process design/optimization
Creating bills of materials
Logistics

Oct 2022 - Apr 2023

7 months

Project Management

Hays

Project management using PM methods and many years of experience
Customer requirements in warehouse logistics, production supply and process optimization

Mar 2022 - Jul 2022

5 months

Logistics Planning

Solcom

Logistics planning from incoming goods through production to outgoing goods
Supplier support
Design of transport containers/load carriers
Support in layout planning
Material flow optimization
Warehouse planning
Optimization of coverage
Tugger train planning
Maintaining data in SAP (VDB, LDB)
Support in projects
Packaging

Jul 2021 - Jan 2022

7 months

Planning and Implementing Warranty Processes

Hays

Planning and implementation of warranty processes according to VDA, IATF and BMW GS95004
Creation of warranty processes according to current standards, including 8D Report, A3 Sheet 5W
Creation of 8D Reports
Conducting measurement series
Reviewing FMEA and PPAP

Jun 2019 - Sep 2019

4 months

Production Relocation

Hays

Acceptance and approval processes
Adaptation of inspection equipment
Updating FMEA and PPAP
MTM analyses
Layout planning
Adaptation and optimization of assembly processes
Adaptation of logistics
Adaptation of tools and operating equipment
Planning and monitoring packaging for transport
Ensuring customer deliveries during the relocation

Sep 2018 - Feb 2019

6 months

SCM, implementation of AGVs

Hays

Moderation of D/P-FMEA
PPAP, APQP, 8D
Warehouse planning, conveyor technology
JIT/JIS comparison
MTM analyses
On-site planning in Romania and Serbia
Planning of production supply and interfaces with production
Planning of transport containers
Planning of goods dispatch and delivery to the customer (OEM)

Apr 2018 - Aug 2018

5 months

Relocation + cleanroom

Ferchau

Jan 2018 - Apr 2018

4 months

Relocation + cleanroom

Ferchau

Aug 2017 - Jan 2018

6 months

PM production relocation, MTM

Ferchau

Planning and monitoring of all measures as part of the relocation due to site closure
Planning of machines and equipment
Building services design (TGA)
Approvals
Adaptation of processes at the new site
Logistics optimization
Ensuring customer deliveries during the relocation

Oct 2016 - Present

10 years 1 month

Freelance employee

Freelancer

QM management
Production optimization
Relocations
Project management
Logistics SCM
Packaging
Application of QM methods such as FMEA, 8D, PPAP, APQP, and others

Jun 2015 - Mar 2016

10 months

RDL

Bundeswehr

Oct 2013 - May 2015

1 year 8 months

E-Commerce

Self-employed

Jan 2013 - Dec 2013

1 year

Unimog Relocation Project

Determination of the relocation scope (parts lists)
Concept planning of the layout
Definition of the processes (pre-assembly and main line) and MTM
Adaptation of logistics to the new layout
Material flow planning and load carrier planning
Lean Management, JIT, JIS
Workplace ergonomics
Schedule preparation
On-site implementation as sub-project manager

Jan 2012 - Dec 2012

1 year

Body shop for commercial vehicle cabs in India

New planning of a body shop with logistics
Preparation of tender documents
Supplier comparison and support
Preliminary acceptance and detailed layout of the body shop line
Definition of supply and disposal facilities
Planning of logistics from the supplier to the VO
Material flow planning, One Piece Flow
High-bay warehouse planning with conveyor technology
Assessment of the use of AGVs in production
Load carrier and packaging planning
MTM analyses of the processes and line balancing
Schedule and cost planning
Definition of quality criteria and inspection/measurement scopes
FMEA management, moderation and preparation
PPAP according to IATF, APQP according to ISO 9001, 8D
VA/VE methods and value stream analysis
Occupational safety, ergonomics and handling equipment
Start-up planning and support
Ensuring quality
Sub-project management for body shop and project management for logistics

Jan 2011 - Dec 2011

1 year

Benchmarking of body shop operations in Brazil

Benchmark trip to Brazil
Comparison of body shop operations and logistics
Documentation and report to management
Identification of improvements and optimizations
Lean AGVs in production
VA/VE methods in production
Training in 8D reports
Joining technologies in body shop operations (welding, riveting, soldering)

Jan 2011 - Dec 2011

1 year

Engine assembly, logistics in Japan

Supplying the new engine line with materials
Warehouse planning and goods receiving
Conveyor systems
Lean Management, JIT/JIS
Transport planning between sites
Planning the loading and unloading of trucks
Load carrier and packaging planning
Layout concept planning
Balancing logistics processes using MTM
Workforce planning at the line and in logistics/transport
Schedule and cost planning
Defining quality criteria

Jan 2009 - Dec 2010

2 years

Commercial vehicle cab in Mexico

New planning of a body shop with logistics
Preparation of tender documents
Supplier comparison and support
Detailed layout of the body shop line, including pre-assembly
Defining supply and disposal facilities
Planning logistics from the supplier to the VO
Material flow planning, One Piece Flow
Warehouse planning and conveyor systems, automated high-bay warehouse
Joining technologies (welding, soldering, riveting)
Load carrier and packaging planning
MTM analyses of the processes and line balancing
Schedule and cost planning
Defining quality criteria and inspection/measurement scopes
Moderation and preparation of FMEA
PPAP according to IATF, APQP according to ISO 9001
Value stream analysis according to VA/VE
Occupational safety, ergonomics and handling equipment
Supplier support and hardware acceptance
Start-up planning and support
Ensuring quality
Sub-project management for body shop and project management for logistics

Jan 2008 - Dec 2008

1 year

Benchmarking vehicle assembly / body shop in Canada

Jan 2006 - Dec 2008

3 years

Commercial vehicle engine assembly in the USA

Logistics and assembly
Use of AGVs in assembly and parts supply
Assembly of powertrains, exhaust systems, transmissions and axles

Jan 2004 - Dec 2005

2 years

Engine assembly in Germany

Logistics and conveyor systems
Lean Management

Jan 2001 - Dec 2003

3 years

Engine assembly in South Korea

Planning and commissioning of engine test benches
Adaptation of exhaust technology (sensors/actuators)

Jan 1996 - Dec 2000

5 years

Engine assembly in Germany

Assembly, processes, logistics, quality and MTM
Participation in and preparation of FMEA/APQP
Introduction of AGVs in production and assembly

Jan 1994 - Dec 1995

2 years

Engine manufacturing in Spain

Relocation planning

Jan 1993 - Dec 1993

1 year

Engine manufacturing in Iran

Crankshaft planning

Jan 1992 - Dec 1992

1 year

Vehicle planning in China

Assembly of the rear axle and aluminum die-cast parts

Jan 1991 - Dec 1991

1 year

Engine production in Iran

Crankcases

Jan 1990 - Dec 1990

1 year

Vehicle planning in China

Assembly of interior fittings

Jan 1989 - Dec 1989

1 year

Vehicle assembly in Germany

Cab interior fittings

Jan 1989 - Dec 1989

1 year

Vehicle assembly in Germany

IT relocation and training

Apr 1986 - Sep 2013

27 years 6 months

Production Planning/Logistics Clerk

Daimler AG

QM Management
Project Management

Jan 1981 - Mar 1986

5 years 3 months

Programming of CNC machines

Märklin GmbH

Aug 1978 - Dec 1980

2 years 5 months

Assembly and commissioning of production equipment

Mahle GmbH

Industry experience

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Experienced in Automotive, Manufacturing, Retail, Aerospace and Defense, and Transportation.

Automotive

Manufacturing

Retail

Aerospace and Defense

Transportation

Business area experience

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Experienced in Project Management, Supply Chain Management, Quality Assurance, Production, Operations, and Logistics.

Project Management

Supply Chain Management

Quality Assurance

Production

Operations

Logistics

Skills

Good Sql Programming Skills, Intensive Experience For Ten Years
Very Good Knowledge Of Ms Access (20 Years)
Very Good Knowledge Of Ms Office
Sap Mm / Scm / Pp / Qm User
Apis User

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Education

Oct 1982 - Jun 1984

Technical School

Sep 1973 - Feb 1977

Spindelfabrik Süssen

Maschinenschlosser · Süßen, Germany

Sep 1964 - Jul 1973

Grund und Hauptschule

Eislingen, Germany

Certifications & licenses

TÜV Rheinland

QM Berater

TÜV Rheinland

QM Manager

TÜV Rheinland

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 32

Experience in Automotive 40 y

Avg length 2 y 5 m

Longest experience 27 y 5 m

Expertise

Recent roles Project Support during the Relocation and Closure of a Plant, Project Management, Logistics Planning

Main industries Automotive, Manufacturing, Retail

Main business areas Project Management, Supply Chain Management, Quality Assurance

Qualifications

Certifications earned 3

Member since

May 2026

Last update

October 2026

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Günter is based in Filderstadt, Germany.

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

Günter has at least 48 years of experience. During this time, Günter has worked in at least 28 different roles and for 9 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 6 months. Note that Günter may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Based on recent experience, Günter would be well-suited for roles such as: Project Support during the Relocation and Closure of a Plant, Project Management, Logistics Planning.

Günter's most recent position is Project Support during the Relocation and Closure of a Plant.

In recent years, Günter has worked for Hays, Solcom, and Freelancer.

Günter is most experienced in industries like Automotive, Manufacturing, and Retail. Günter also has some experience in Aerospace and Defense and Transportation.

Günter is most experienced in business areas like Project Management, Supply Chain Management, and Quality Assurance. Günter also has some experience in Production, Operations, and Logistics.

Günter has recently worked in industries like Manufacturing, Automotive, and Transportation.

Günter has recently worked in business areas like Operations, Project Management, and Supply Chain Management.

Günter attended Technical School.

Günter has 3 certificates. These include: QM Auditor Für DIN EN ISO 9001, QM Berater, and QM Manager.

Günter is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

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