Günter Lenhardt - Plant Relocation Support Specialist

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Filderstadt, Germany

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Experience

Apr 2024 - Sep 2025

1 year 6 months

Project support for plant relocation and closure

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 goods receipt through production to dispatch
Supplier coordination
Designing transport containers and load carriers
Involvement in layout planning
Material flow optimization
Warehouse planning
Range optimization
Tow train planning
Maintaining data in SAP (VDB, LDB)
Project participation
Packaging

Jul 2021 - Jan 2022

7 months

Planning and implementing warranty processes

Hays

Planning and implementing warranty processes according to VDA, IATF, and BMW GS95004
Creating warranty processes per current standards, including 8D reports and A3 5W sheets
Preparing 8D reports
Conducting measurement series
Checking FMEA and PPAP

Jun 2019 - Sep 2019

4 months

Production relocation

Hays

Approval and release processes
Adapting measuring equipment
Updating FMEA and PPAP
MTM analyses
Layout planning
Adjusting and optimizing assembly processes
Adapting logistics
Modifying tools and operating equipment
Planning and monitoring packaging for transport
Ensuring customer supply during relocation

Sep 2018 - Feb 2019

6 months

SCM, AGV implementation

Hays

Facilitation of D/P-FMEA
PPAP, APQP, 8D
Warehouse planning, conveyor technology
JIT/JIS comparison
MTM analyses
On-site planning in Romania and Serbia
Planning production supply and interfaces to production
Design of transport containers
Planning of goods issue 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 all actions related to relocation due to site closure
Planning of machines and equipment
Building design (technical building systems)
Permits
Adjustment of processes at the new site
Logistics optimization
Ensuring customer supply during relocation

Oct 2016 - Present

9 years 11 months

Freelance consultant

Freelancer

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

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

Determining the relocation scope (parts lists)
Planning the layout concept
Defining the processes (pre-assemblies and main line) and MTM
Adapting logistics to the new layout
Planning material flow and load carrier
Lean management, JIT, JIS
Workplace ergonomics
Creating schedules
On-site implementation as sub-project manager

Jan 2012 - Dec 2012

1 year

Commercial vehicle cab body-in-white project in India

Planning a new body shop including logistics
Creating tender documents
Comparing and managing suppliers
Pre-acceptance and detailed layout of the body-in-white line
Defining supply and disposal facilities
Planning logistics from supplier to VO
Planning material flow, one-piece flow
Planning high-bay storage with conveyor technology
Evaluating use of AGVs in production
Load carrier and packaging planning
MTM analysis of processes and line timing
Scheduling and cost planning
Defining quality criteria and inspection/measurement scopes
Leading, moderating, and developing FMEA
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 of body-in-white and project management of logistics

Jan 2011 - Dec 2011

1 year

Body-in-white benchmarking in Brazil

Benchmark trip to Brazil
Comparing body-in-white and logistics
Documenting and reporting to management
Identifying improvements and optimizations
Lean AGV systems in production
VA/VE methods in production
Training on 8D reporting
Joining techniques in body-in-white (welding, riveting, soldering)

Jan 2011 - Dec 2011

1 year

Engine assembly, logistics in Japan

Supply of the new engine line with materials
Warehouse planning and incoming goods
Conveyor systems
Lean management, JIT/JIS
Transport planning within the sites
Planning truck loading and unloading
Load carrier and packaging planning
Layout concept planning
Balancing logistics processes with MTM
Personnel planning on the line and in logistics/transport
Scheduling and cost planning
Defining quality criteria

Jan 2009 - Dec 2010

2 years

Commercial vehicle cab in Mexico

Redesign of a body shop including logistics
Preparation of tender documents
Supplier evaluation and support
Detailed layout of the body shell line including pre-assemblies
Defining supply and disposal facilities
Planning logistics from supplier to final assembly
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 processes and line balancing
Scheduling and cost planning
Defining quality criteria and inspection/testing scope
Facilitating and developing FMEA
PPAP according to IATF, APQP according to ISO 9001
Value stream analysis for VE/VA
Safety, ergonomics and handling equipment
Supplier management and hardware acceptance
Start-up planning and support
Ensuring quality
Sub-project management for body shop and project management in logistics

Jan 2008 - Dec 2008

1 year

Benchmark 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 powertrain, exhaust system, transmission 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
Adapting the exhaust technology (sensors/actuators)

Jan 1996 - Dec 2000

5 years

Engine assembly in Germany

Assembly, processes, logistics, quality and MTM
Collaboration and development of FMEA/APQP
Introduction of FTS 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

Interior assembly

Jan 1989 - Dec 1989

1 year

Vehicle assembly in Germany

Driver's cab interior

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

Quality management
Project management

Jan 1981 - Mar 1986

5 years 3 months

Programming CNC machines

Märklin GmbH

Aug 1978 - Dec 1980

2 years 5 months

Setup and commissioning of production facilities

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, Ten Years Of Experience
Strong Ms Access Skills (20 Years)
Very Good 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

Machinist · Süßen, Germany

Sep 1964 - Jul 1973

Primary and secondary school

Eislingen, Germany

Certifications & licenses

TÜV Rheinland

QM Consultant

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 for plant relocation and closure, Project management, Logistics planning

Main industries Automotive, Manufacturing, Retail

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

Qualifications

Certifications earned 3

Profile

Member since

May 2026

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Günter is based in Filderstadt, Germany.

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

Günter has at least 47 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 for plant relocation and closure, Project management, Logistics planning.

Günter's most recent position is Project support for plant relocation and closure.

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 for DIN EN ISO 9001, QM Consultant, and QM Manager.

Günter is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

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