Jochen Plietz - Site Project Manager

Q: Where is Jochen based?

Jochen is based in Schwarzach am Main, Germany and can operate in on-site , hybrid , and remote work models.

Q: What languages does Jochen speak?

Jochen speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), Spanish (Advanced), French (Advanced) .

Q: How many years of experience does Jochen have?

Jochen has at least 15 years of experience. During this time, Jochen has worked in at least 4 different roles and for 7 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 10 months . Note that Jochen may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

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

In recent years, Jochen has worked for Manufacturing and Logistics Center (Industry) , Michael Weinig AG , SSI Schäfer , and Intralogistics Warehouse (Retailer) .

Q: Which industries is Jochen most experienced in?

Jochen is most experienced in industries like Transportation , Automotive , and Manufacturing . Jochen also has some experience in Retail and Food and Beverage .

Q: Which business areas is Jochen most experienced in?

Jochen is most experienced in business areas like Project Management , Product Development , and Supply Chain Management . Jochen also has some experience in Logistics , Operations , and Production .

Q: Which industries has Jochen worked in recently?

Jochen has recently worked in industries like Transportation , Retail , and Manufacturing .

Q: Which business areas has Jochen worked in recently?

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

Q: What is Jochen's education?

Jochen holds a Master in Business Administration from International University Bad Honnef , a Bachelor in Applied Engineering from Edinburgh Napier University and a Bachelor in Engineering Informatics from Würzburg-Schweinfurt University of Applied Sciences .

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Schwarzach am Main, Germany

Experience

Jan 2024 - Dec 2025

2 years

Germany

Manufacturing and Logistics Center (Industry)

New construction of a hall including technical building equipment (ventilation, central coolant system, sprinklers, building automation, cooling, etc.)
Shuttle system with about 9,000 storage locations and pallet conveyor technology
Automated small parts shuttle rack storage
Storage racks for bar stock including handling systems and bar turning and milling machines
2 FMS systems with milling centers
12 state-of-the-art machine tools
Complex IT interfaces
Budget approx. €70 million

Jan 2024 - Dec 2025

2 years

Site Project Manager

Michael Weinig AG

Focus on intralogistics and managing a large intralogistics and manufacturing project
Direct reporting to C-level

Jan 2022 - Dec 2024

3 years

Head of Project Management

SSI Schäfer

Leading approx. 40 highly qualified project managers
Project sponsor for numerous projects
Escalation management
Portfolio management
Developing a personal leadership style
Supporting various projects and clients

Jan 2019 - Dec 2022

4 years

France

Intralogistics Warehouse (Retailer)

4 double-deep high-bay warehouses with stacker cranes (28 aisles, 500,000 pallet locations)
Complex conveyor technology with automatic cranes
Steel mezzanines, fire doors, compressors
Pallet conveyors and palletizing robots
2 shuttle systems
WMS/WCS and PLC implementation
Overall responsibility as general contractor
Supplier and customer management
Budget approx. €110 million

Jan 2018 - Dec 2020

3 years

France

Intralogistics Warehouse (Paper Industry)

2 x 5-aisle double-deep high-bay warehouse with stacker cranes
Fire protection measures (sprinkler system and fire doors)
Pallet conveyors and forklifts
WMS/WCS and PLC implementation
Overall responsibility as general contractor
Supplier and customer management (partly in Spanish/French)
Budget approx. €11 + 13 million

Jan 2017 - Dec 2022

6 years

Senior Project Manager

SSI Schäfer

Managed several international intralogistics projects as a general contractor project manager

Jan 2017 - Dec 2019

3 years

Germany

Intralogistics Warehouse (Beverage Industry)

Double-deep high-bay warehouse with stacker cranes
Roof & façade / fire protection (sprinkler system and fire doors)
Pallet conveyors, stackers/de-stackers, pallet inspection station
WMS/WCS implementation
Overall responsibility as general contractor
Supplier and customer management
Budget approx. €12 million

Jan 2011 - Dec 2017

7 years

Germany

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Designer and cost estimator for wiring harnesses in commercial vehicles
Functional and later disciplinary management of development teams

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Transportation, Automotive, Manufacturing, Retail, and Food and Beverage.

Transportation

Automotive

Manufacturing

Retail

Food and Beverage

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Project Management, Product Development, Logistics, Operations, Supply Chain Management, and Production.

Project Management

Product Development

Logistics

Operations

Supply Chain Management

Production

Summary

I am an experienced manager focused on intralogistics and production projects. With more than 8 years of experience, I have successfully completed several international projects. As a department head, I have developed my personal leadership style and worked on a variety of projects and clients.

Skills

Team Player & Leader
See The 'Big Picture' And Establish Efficient Structures
And Build Excellent Relationships
Organized And Motivated

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Spanish

Advanced

French

Advanced

Education

Oct 2014 - Jun 2016

International University Bad Honnef

Master of Business Administration · Business Administration · Bad Honnef, Germany

Oct 2009 - Jun 2010

Edinburgh Napier University

Bachelor of Honours in Applied Engineering · Applied Engineering · Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Oct 2006 - Jun 2011

Würzburg-Schweinfurt University of Applied Sciences

Diploma in Engineering Informatics · Engineering Informatics · Würzburg, Germany

Certifications & licenses

Certified Project Manager (GPM) IPMA Level C

IPMA

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 8

Experience in Transportation 9 y

Avg length 3 y 8 m

Longest experience 6 y 11 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 2 (Germany, France)

Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles Site Project Manager, Head of Project Management, Senior Project Manager

Main industries Transportation, Automotive, Manufacturing

Main business areas Project Management, Product Development, Logistics

Qualifications

Highest degree Master

Certifications earned 1

Profile

Created

November 2025

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Jochen based?

Jochen is based in Schwarzach am Main, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

What languages does Jochen speak?

Jochen speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), Spanish (Advanced), French (Advanced).

How many years of experience does Jochen have?

Jochen has at least 15 years of experience. During this time, Jochen has worked in at least 4 different roles and for 7 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 10 months. Note that Jochen may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Jochen be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Jochen would be well-suited for roles such as: Site Project Manager, Head of Project Management, Senior Project Manager.

What companies has Jochen worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Jochen has worked for Manufacturing and Logistics Center (Industry), Michael Weinig AG, SSI Schäfer, and Intralogistics Warehouse (Retailer).

Which industries is Jochen most experienced in?

Jochen is most experienced in industries like Transportation, Automotive, and Manufacturing. Jochen also has some experience in Retail and Food and Beverage.

Which business areas is Jochen most experienced in?

Jochen is most experienced in business areas like Project Management, Product Development, and Supply Chain Management. Jochen also has some experience in Logistics, Operations, and Production.

Which industries has Jochen worked in recently?

Jochen has recently worked in industries like Transportation, Retail, and Manufacturing.

Which business areas has Jochen worked in recently?

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

What is Jochen's education?

Jochen holds a Master in Business Administration from International University Bad Honnef, a Bachelor in Applied Engineering from Edinburgh Napier University and a Bachelor in Engineering Informatics from Würzburg-Schweinfurt University of Applied Sciences.

Does Jochen have any certificates?

Jochen has 1 certificate: Certified Project Manager (GPM) IPMA Level C.

What is the availability of Jochen?

Jochen is immediately available part-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Jochen?

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