Jens Matthaei - Operations Project Lead: Plant Engineering, Production, Quality, Procurement

Q: Where is Jens based?

Jens is based in Maisach, Germany and can operate in on-site , hybrid , and remote work models.

Q: What languages does Jens speak?

Jens speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), French (Advanced), Italian (Advanced) .

Q: How many years of experience does Jens have?

Jens has at least 24 years of experience. During this time, Jens has worked in at least 3 different roles and for 2 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 8 years and 1 month . Note that Jens may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Jens's latest experience?

Jens's most recent position is Operations Project Lead: Plant Engineering, Production, Quality, Procurement at Capgemini Engineering .

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

In recent years, Jens has worked for Capgemini Engineering .

Q: Which industries is Jens most experienced in?

Jens is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing , Banking and Finance , and Automotive . Jens also has some experience in Energy and Food and Beverage .

Q: Which business areas is Jens most experienced in?

Jens is most experienced in business areas like Operations , Procurement , and Quality Assurance . Jens also has some experience in Supply Chain Management , Customer Service , and Production .

Q: Which industries has Jens worked in recently?

Jens has recently worked in industries like Automotive , Energy , and Food and Beverage .

Q: Which business areas has Jens worked in recently?

Jens has recently worked in business areas like Operations , Procurement , and Production .

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Maisach, Germany

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Experience

Nov 2017 - Present

8 years 8 months

Germany

Operations Project Lead: Plant Engineering, Production, Quality, Procurement

Capgemini Engineering

Managed project budgets up to €150M and procurement budgets up to €100M
Led and managed teams of 5 to 50 people
Contract management: drafting and development across the lifecycle
Managed turnkey projects and tenders
Digitization of machine maintenance in production plants
Reclassified 46 filling and packaging lines and migrated them into SAP
Asset management and sensor solutions for predictive maintenance in corrugated board production
Process optimization with automation and digitization in the oil & gas industry per ISO/API standards and in environmental technology with decarbonization and emission reduction goals
Cleaning up the shop floor, consolidating production steps, boosting efficiency, translating solution approaches into the IT pyramid
Ramp-up management of vehicle projects and electronic components
Set up roll lines for battery electrode production from delivery to acceptance
Set up and led the production start-up of the MAN NHMR (medium and heavy truck series) from prototype to pre-series
Led PCB assembly projects from prototype to series: QMT for Tier-2 and Tier-3 suppliers in Europe
Cylinder head casting projects in Italy: increased efficiency from under 100 to 330 good pairs per day, reduced scrap from over 80% to under 20%

Feb 2002 - Oct 2017

15 years 9 months

Germany

Head of Procurement, Warehouse, and Board Member (Interim Manager)

Private Equity Investments

Restructuring and optimization projects in manufacturing, warehousing, and quality
Established strategic procurement and multinational project procurement
Material categories: sensor technology, controls, hydraulics/pneumatics

Feb 2002 - Oct 2017

15 years 9 months

Head of Quality & CRM (Interim Manager)

Private Equity Investments

Restructured and optimized internal and external CRM processes
Optimized team structures and supplier quality

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Manufacturing, Banking and Finance, Automotive, Energy, and Food and Beverage.

Manufacturing

Banking and Finance

Automotive

Energy

Food and Beverage

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Operations, Procurement, Quality Assurance, Supply Chain Management, Customer Service, and Production.

Operations

Procurement

Quality Assurance

Supply Chain Management

Customer Service

Production

Skills

Lean Dmaic, Dmadv, Continuous Improvement (Kvp), Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, Kanban
Quality Fmea, 8d Report
Project Management & Agile Tools Per Pmp
Jira, Confluence
Systems Engineering With V-Model, User Stories, And Digitization With Siemens Teamcenter & Polarion
Process Engineering In Production Environments, Ramp-Up Of Production Plants
Product Re-Engineering & Contract Manufacturing
Asset Intelligence: Analysis, Upgrading, And Implementation
Maintenance (Preventive & Predictive)
It Systems: Implementation, Integration, Testing, Approval (Field Level To Erp)
Plant Construction And Assembly Of Industrial Plants With Electronic Controls, Electrical Engineering & Installation, Sensor Technology, Hydraulics & Pneumatics, Networked Trades
Iso 9001, Eu Machinery Directive, Material Testing, Fat / Sat, Ce, Dguv
Procurement & Certification For Export Per Asme, Gost-R, Esma, Fda
Iso 14644-16 Hvac & Cleanrooms
Iso 13485: Quality Management In Pharma / Life Sciences
Iatf 16949: Quality Management In The Automotive Industry

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

French

Advanced

Italian

Advanced

Education

Jan 2020 - Oct 2024

Electronics Technician in Automation Technology

Sep 2005 - Dec 2006

University of Valencia & KEDGE Business School

MBA, analysis of a Renault-Nissan & General Motors joint venture · European MBA program · Marseille, France

Sep 1998 - May 2002

Technical University of Munich, University of Burgundy & École de Commerce

Master in Marketing · Engineering & Marketing · Munich, Germany

...and 1 more

Certifications & licenses

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt

Steinbeis University, Berlin

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 3

Experience in Manufacturing 24.5 y

Avg length 13 y 4 m

Longest experience 15 y 8 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 1 (Germany)

Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles Operations Project Lead: Plant Engineering, Production, Quality, Procurement, Head of Procurement, Warehouse, and Board Member (Interim Manager), Head of Quality & CRM (Interim Manager)

Main industries Manufacturing, Banking and Finance, Automotive

Main business areas Operations, Procurement, Quality Assurance

Qualifications

Highest degree Master

Certifications earned 1

Profile

Created

May 2025

Last Update

June 2026

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Where is Jens based?

Jens is based in Maisach, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

What languages does Jens speak?

Jens speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), French (Advanced), Italian (Advanced).

How many years of experience does Jens have?

Jens has at least 24 years of experience. During this time, Jens has worked in at least 3 different roles and for 2 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 8 years and 1 month. Note that Jens may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Jens be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Jens would be well-suited for roles such as: Operations Project Lead: Plant Engineering, Production, Quality, Procurement, Head of Procurement, Warehouse, and Board Member (Interim Manager), Head of Quality & CRM (Interim Manager).

What is Jens's latest experience?

Jens's most recent position is Operations Project Lead: Plant Engineering, Production, Quality, Procurement at Capgemini Engineering.

What companies has Jens worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Jens has worked for Capgemini Engineering.

Which industries is Jens most experienced in?

Jens is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing, Banking and Finance, and Automotive. Jens also has some experience in Energy and Food and Beverage.

Which business areas is Jens most experienced in?

Jens is most experienced in business areas like Operations, Procurement, and Quality Assurance. Jens also has some experience in Supply Chain Management, Customer Service, and Production.

Which industries has Jens worked in recently?

Jens has recently worked in industries like Automotive, Energy, and Food and Beverage.

Which business areas has Jens worked in recently?

Jens has recently worked in business areas like Operations, Procurement, and Production.

What is Jens's education?

Jens holds a Master in European MBA program from University of Valencia & KEDGE Business School and a Master in Engineering & Marketing from Technical University of Munich, University of Burgundy & École de Commerce.

Does Jens have any certificates?

Jens has 1 certificate: Lean Six Sigma Black Belt.

What is the availability of Jens?

Jens is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Jens?

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