Heike Grigat - Interim Manager

Q: Where is Heike based?

Heike is based in Neu Duvenstedt, Germany and can operate in on-site , hybrid , and remote work models.

Q: What languages does Heike speak?

Heike speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Intermediate) .

Q: How many years of experience does Heike have?

Heike has at least 22 years of experience. During this time, Heike has worked in at least 4 different roles and for 4 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 4 years and 5 months . Note that Heike may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Heike's latest experience?

Heike's most recent position is Interim Manager at Ypsotec AG .

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

In recent years, Heike has worked for Ypsotec AG , DAHER Germany , and Sanitätshaus - Motion Center Holger Otto .

Q: Which industries is Heike most experienced in?

Heike is most experienced in industries like Transportation , Aerospace and Defense , and Healthcare . Heike also has some experience in Professional Services and Manufacturing .

Q: Which business areas is Heike most experienced in?

Heike is most experienced in business areas like Human Resources , Operations , and Procurement . Heike also has some experience in Project Management , Logistics , and Supply Chain Management .

Q: Which industries has Heike worked in recently?

Heike has recently worked in industries like Aerospace and Defense , Healthcare , and Professional Services .

Q: Which business areas has Heike worked in recently?

Heike has recently worked in business areas like Procurement , Project Management , and Logistics .

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Neu Duvenstedt, Germany

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Experience

Jan 2025 - Nov 2025

11 months

Interim Manager

Ypsotec AG

Worked in the Project Management Office (PMO) advising and supporting multiple parallel projects with a focus on cost savings and process optimization
Analyzed existing workflows and developed optimization proposals in close cooperation with departments
Monitored project progress, deadlines and goal achievement
Increased efficiency and digitalization in procurement
Process optimization in logistics
Temporary cover for operational procurement
Achieved savings equivalent to 1.6 FTE in procurement

Nov 2024 - Dec 2024

2 months

Interim Manager

Created and maintained project plans
Supported shop floor management
Prepared meeting minutes
Coordinated with stakeholders
Prepared presentations

Jun 2022 - Dec 2024

2 years 7 months

Hybrid

HR process optimization

DAHER Germany

Optimized HR processes
Created project plans for various initiatives
Change environment during Workday implementation
Established the HR services department
Provided virtual support in HR management, invoice verification, travel expense reporting with SAP Concur and procurement with SAP S/4HANA

Mar 2020 - Jan 2022

1 year 11 months

Trainee Office Management Clerk

Sanitätshaus - Motion Center Holger Otto

Optimized warehouse management for medical supplies
Prepared requests for proposals
Corresponded with suppliers and health insurers

Mar 2003 - Jan 2020

16 years 11 months

Team Lead

Deutsche Post AG

Led employees
Prepared and supervised work execution
General personnel management

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Transportation, Aerospace and Defense, Healthcare, and Professional Services.

Transportation

Aerospace and Defense

Healthcare

Professional Services

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Human Resources, Operations, Procurement, Project Management, Logistics, and Supply Chain Management.

Human Resources

Operations

Procurement

Project Management

Logistics

Supply Chain Management

Summary

Efficiency in focus. Quick in implementation, strong in results.

Sustainable process improvements in logistics & supply chain saving €200,000 p.a. through process optimization
Independently optimized cross-site processes in Germany, Austria, Switzerland and Czech Republic
Set up a back office and organized central workflows at DAHER Germany
Change environment during Workday implementation
Built the HR service department
Digitalized HR processes
Many years of experience leading teams and onboarding employees

Skills

Six Sigma Black Belt
Manager For Applied Ai Transformation
Classical & Agile Project Management
Agile Leadership Professional
Business Transformation Expert
Change Manager
Digitalization Specialist
Six Sigma Yellow Belt
Specialist In Rhetoric & Communication
Office Management Clerk
Immediately Available In D-A-Ch
Process Optimization & Digitalization
Transformation And Restructuring Projects
Project Management (Classical & Agile)
Change Management & Organizational Development

Languages

German

Native

English

Intermediate

Education

Mar 2020 - Jan 2022

Sanitätshaus - Motion Center Holger Otto

Office management clerk · Hamburg, Germany

Certifications & licenses

REFA Process Optimizer

REFA · Düsseldorf, Germany

Six Sigma Black Belt

Six Sigma College Düsseldorf · Düsseldorf, Germany

Manager for applied AI transformation

IHK

Business Transformation Expert

IHK

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 5

Experience in Transportation 17 y

Avg length 4 y 5 m

Longest experience 16 y 10 m

Expertise

Recent roles Interim Manager, HR process optimization, Trainee Office Management Clerk

Main industries Transportation, Aerospace and Defense, Healthcare

Main business areas Human Resources, Operations, Procurement

Qualifications

Certifications earned 4

Profile

Created

December 2025

Last Update

May 2026

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Where is Heike based?

Heike is based in Neu Duvenstedt, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

What languages does Heike speak?

Heike speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Intermediate).

How many years of experience does Heike have?

Heike has at least 22 years of experience. During this time, Heike has worked in at least 4 different roles and for 4 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 4 years and 5 months. Note that Heike may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Heike be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Heike would be well-suited for roles such as: Interim Manager, HR process optimization, Trainee Office Management Clerk.

What is Heike's latest experience?

Heike's most recent position is Interim Manager at Ypsotec AG.

What companies has Heike worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Heike has worked for Ypsotec AG, DAHER Germany, and Sanitätshaus - Motion Center Holger Otto.

Which industries is Heike most experienced in?

Heike is most experienced in industries like Transportation, Aerospace and Defense, and Healthcare. Heike also has some experience in Professional Services and Manufacturing.

Which business areas is Heike most experienced in?

Heike is most experienced in business areas like Human Resources, Operations, and Procurement. Heike also has some experience in Project Management, Logistics, and Supply Chain Management.

Which industries has Heike worked in recently?

Heike has recently worked in industries like Aerospace and Defense, Healthcare, and Professional Services.

Which business areas has Heike worked in recently?

Heike has recently worked in business areas like Procurement, Project Management, and Logistics.

What is Heike's education?

Heike attended Sanitätshaus - Motion Center Holger Otto for Office management clerk.

Does Heike have any certificates?

Heike has 4 certificates. Among them, these include: REFA Process Optimizer, Six Sigma Black Belt, and Manager for applied AI transformation.

What is the availability of Heike?

Heike is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Heike?

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