Jörn Baumann - Expert in Process Optimization

Q: Where is Jörn based?

Jörn is based in Hamburg, Germany .

Q: What languages does Jörn speak?

Jörn speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), Spanish (Elementary) .

Q: How many years of experience does Jörn have?

Jörn has at least 28 years of experience. During this time, Jörn has worked in at least 31 different roles and for 27 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 10 months . Note that Jörn may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Jörn's latest experience?

Jörn's most recent position is Expert in Process Optimization at MediaMobil .

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

In recent years, Jörn has worked for MediaMobil , Innonature GmbH , Schleich GmbH , Ergobaby GmbH , and Erasco GmbH .

Q: Which industries is Jörn most experienced in?

Jörn is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing , Professional Services , and Retail . Jörn also has some experience in Food and Beverage , Construction , and Transportation .

Q: Which business areas is Jörn most experienced in?

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

Q: Which industries has Jörn worked in recently?

Jörn has recently worked in industries like Manufacturing , Retail , and Professional Services .

Q: Which business areas has Jörn worked in recently?

Jörn has recently worked in business areas like Operations , Quality Assurance , and Supply Chain Management .

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Hamburg, Germany

Experience

Aug 2025 - Sep 2025

2 months

Bremen, Germany

Expert in Process Optimization

MediaMobil

Independently performed an as-is analysis of purchasing processes
Optimized existing processes to increase efficiency
Advised the purchasing department on possible process automations
Optimized supplier management
Advised on possible measures to improve stock reporting documentation
Consulted on developing a concept for efficient management of required tools and equipment
Documented the processes

Jul 2025 - Sep 2025

3 months

Hamburg, Germany

Consultant for Sales Planning and Purchasing Processes

Innonature GmbH

Developed automated sales planning, including improved inventory and order overviews, and optimized purchasing processes
Created a planning approach that accounted for the marketing team's strong focus on influencer campaigns and the rapidly changing e-commerce portfolio
Trained the purchasing team after staff reductions during restructuring
Implemented framework agreements for A-products
Developed an automated AI-based forecast in the ERP system (MS Business Central)
Developed and established an S&OP cycle

Nov 2024 - Jun 2025

8 months

Munich, Germany

Interim Supply Demand Planner

Schleich GmbH

Operationally ensured supply and demand to plan product availability by balancing both
Optimized inventory and transfers between warehouses based on capacity and demand to ensure smooth operations
Collaborated with production, logistics, and procurement to optimize the supply chain
Monitored demand fluctuations and market trends to support planning decisions
Made short-term plan adjustments in response to unexpected demand changes
Developed the sales plan as the basis for financial planning in a restructuring environment

Jun 2024 - Nov 2024

6 months

San Diego, United States

Interim Supply and Logistics Manager

Ergobaby GmbH

Planned and ordered supplies at factories in the Far East based on demand
Checked incoming goods and availability for quality, timeliness, and quantity
Managed stakeholders between customers and logistics service providers
Monitored and optimized packing activities in the warehouse
Created robust, error-minimized processes
Achieved cost savings through simplification and better IT integration

Feb 2024 - May 2024

4 months

Lübeck, Germany

Interim Demand Planner

Erasco GmbH

Managed stakeholders between supply chain and sales
Maintained existing Excel-based systems
Collected all market information and translated it into production requirements for the Erasco brand
Managed supply via purchasing for the Lacroix and Heisse Tasse brands
Created various daily, weekly, and monthly reports
Supported the implementation of SAP IBP

Jan 2024 - Dec 2024

1 year

Hamburg, Germany

Cost Savings Concept Consultant

FMCG Company

Identifying cost drivers through cost audits
Developing measures in production and administration
Optimizing various existing problem processes
Facilitating workshops
Collaborating with HR
Defining objectives together with controlling and executive management

Jan 2023 - Dec 2023

1 year

Germany

Lean Trainer

Deutsche Bahn AG

Teaching Lean fundamentals to ICE maintenance staff

Jan 2023 - Dec 2023

1 year

Bremen, Germany

Interim Supply Chain Manager, Beverage Imports/Trade

Eggers & Franke / Mumm Group

Stabilizing processes
Serving as interface to external logistics
Improving OTIF
Reducing inventory levels
Establishing an S&OP process
Improving sales forecasting

Jan 2023 - Dec 2023

1 year

Karlsruhe, Germany

Leadership Trainer and Coach

Physik Instrumente (PI)

Training all managers in six two-day modules on modern leadership principles, including Lean Leadership
Coaching managers on practical challenges

Jan 2022 - Dec 2022

1 year

Unterhaching, Germany

Interim Demand Planner

Mars GmbH

Responsible for market analysis
Managing stakeholders between supply chain and sales
Allocating available quantities to customers, considering historical buying behavior and challenging market conditions
Preparing data for the implementation of Kinexis

Feb 2021 - Present

5 years 2 months

Interim Manager / Consultant

Lean-doc

Interim management and consulting focusing on process optimization, supply chain, lean management, and restructuring for various clients in industry, trade, and services

Jan 2021 - Dec 2021

1 year

Interim Head of Production

Food Industry Company

Analysis and optimization of workflows as well as reorganization of production
Digitalization of processes in the ERP system and increase in automation level (implementation of pick-and-place robots)
Ensuring smooth production flow, hygiene, quality, and workplace safety

Jan 2021 - Dec 2021

1 year

Restructuring Consultant

Packaging Machinery Company

Redesign of the production layout from a lean perspective
Strategic consulting regarding a new business model

Jan 2021 - Dec 2021

1 year

Hofheim, Germany

Consultant / Project Manager Packaging Machinery

Packaging Machinery Company (GEA-Wallau)

Project manager for the implementation of an automated CNC machining center for single-part production with unmanned 24/7 operation
Support for the purchasing department as interim project buyer
Restructuring of the production layout from a lean perspective
Development of a feasibility study and execution of market research (customer survey) for the use of a new heating technology in food packaging machines
Analysis and optimization of processes for customer-specific machine adaptations with many internal interfaces to reduce faulty parts, rework, and throughput times
Strategic consulting on a possible expansion of the business model to include additional film distribution in combination with packaging machines

Feb 2019 - Jan 2021

2 years

Idstedt, Germany

Plant Manager

Braas GmbH

Ensuring the safety and efficiency of production lines
Testing and monitoring of plant processes
Ensuring compliance with plant ISO standards and all HSE guidelines
Preparation, analysis, and distribution of production and performance reports
Cost control to achieve company goals
Planning and project management of CAPEX investments
Development and implementation of a comprehensive preventive maintenance program (TPM)
Development and monitoring of the site's lean strategy as well as conducting various workshops
Expansion of the site from 30 to 78 employees

Jan 2018 - Dec 2018

1 year

Consulting project Production and Planning

Food Industry Company

Analysis and optimization of processes as well as production reorganization
Design and planning of a 100% production capacity expansion
Optimization of the planning process from 2 hours to 30 minutes per production order

Jan 2018 - Dec 2018

1 year

Consulting project Restructuring Concept

Food Industry Company

Analysis of processes and structures
Creation of a restructuring concept according to IDW S6

Jan 2018 - Dec 2018

1 year

Consulting project Process Optimization and ERP Implementation

Packaging Industry Company

Analysis and optimization of processes as well as reorganization of central departments with adaptation to the planned ERP system
Support the implementation of the ERP system
Initiation of the change process
Reduction of inside sales personnel costs by EUR 1 million through the introduction of a new customer cycle
Introduction of a demand planning model based on historical demand patterns at the individual customer level
Introduction of lean philosophy and lean methods in production

Jan 2017 - Dec 2017

1 year

Consulting project Restructuring Concept

Agricultural Technology Trading Company

Analysis of processes and structures and creation of a restructuring concept according to IDW S6
Implementation of measures and support of the company sale
Monitoring of the results of the measures

Jan 2017 - Dec 2017

1 year

Consulting project Restructuring and Personnel Planning

Construction Services Company

Analysis of processes and structures and creation of a restructuring concept according to IDW S6
Development of a staffing plan and reduction of the workforce by 18 positions
Monitoring of the results of the measures
Coaching of the plant manager

Jan 2017 - Dec 2017

1 year

Profit Improvement Consulting Project

Toolmaking Company

Analysis of processes, structures, market trends, and sales opportunities
Development of a profit improvement concept
Acquisition of four new customers
Executed a procurement project to reduce purchasing costs by 20%

Apr 2015 - Jan 2019

3 years 10 months

Senior Consultant for Processes, Structures, and Project Management

Hanse Management Consulting GmbH

Advised companies on processes, structures, and project management with a focus on restructuring, efficiency improvement, and lean management

Jan 2015 - Dec 2017

3 years

Interim Managing Director

Packaging Industry Company

Analyzed processes and structures and developed a profit improvement concept
Reduced administrative costs by EUR 2 million through various optimization measures
Reduced material costs by EUR 800,000 through supplier consolidation

Jan 2015 - Dec 2015

1 year

Profit Improvement Consulting Project

Recycling Industry Company

Developed profit improvement measures and supported their implementation to stabilize the EBIT margin at 5%
Developed and implemented a management control system

Nov 2012 - Mar 2015

2 years 5 months

Korneuburg, Austria

Operations Manager

Mondi Consumer Packaging

Responsible for supply chain and operations, including production planning, purchasing, prepress/repro, printing (gravure, flexo, offset), lamination, finishing, and logistics
Member of the local management team
Responsible for CAPEX and production budgets
Drove site development (culture change) focusing on involving employees in changes
Optimized costs using lean management while ensuring delivery reliability
Expanded printing capacity by adding an extra 10-color gravure press

Feb 2011 - Oct 2012

1 year 9 months

Ritterhude, Germany

Assistant to the CRO

LINPAC-Packaging

Led various development and cost-reduction (Lean) projects
Led the implementation of an automated production data collection system for real-time production control and KPI tracking
Developed and implemented a product cost calculation model
Revised controlling tools
Implemented ISO 50001 for EEG refunds of EUR 500K
Energy Champion
Interim CFO

Jul 2010 - Jan 2011

7 months

Germany

Supply Chain and Planning Manager NWE

LINPAC-Packaging

Responsible for planning timely production
Served as interface between production and finance
Implemented actual cost controlling for production
Responsible for purchasing and coordinating raw material supply
Responsible for controlling all process and performance data of the company
Reduced inventory by approx. EUR 5 million by optimizing the supply chain, matching demand and supply at customer and product levels, and closing external warehouses

May 2008 - Jul 2010

2 years 3 months

Germany

Sub-project Manager for ERP implementation (Oracle) in the global corporate group

LINPAC-Packaging

Analyzed current processes
Standardized and programmed optimal processes from a Lean perspective for production, planning, procurement, and forecasting across all company locations
Served as interface between production and finance, and developed actual cost controlling for production
Adapted structures of all plants within the supply chain to the system
Implemented multi-site replenishment planning (MRP) across the corporate group
Managed the change process and trained employees in using the ERP system

Jun 2005 - May 2008

3 years

Knottingley, United Kingdom

Development Manager for Northern Europe

LINPAC Technology

Site Six Sigma champion and Lean leader
Developed new products and processes
Responsible for the development budget
Ensured compliance with the latest food law requirements (REACH)
Responsible for patent law issues
Managed the drafting office with two staff
Oversaw manufacturing of new machines and extrusion tools
Advised individual production sites on technical innovations and issues
Member of Linpac's European Technical College

May 2001 - Oct 2012

11 years 6 months

Ritterhude, Germany

Process Manager

LINPAC-Packaging

Responsible for selection and development of all formulations, additives, and raw materials
Defined production and process parameters for film extrusion, thermoforming, and other subprocesses to increase process stability
Conducted various Six Sigma projects, reducing complaints from 250 to 6 per year and saving EUR 350K p.a.
Optimized internal logistics to reduce staffing by 9 employees
Contributed to and led Lean projects in production, mainly in production optimization
Provided technical and methodological training to employees in Lean and Six Sigma

Oct 1999 - May 2001

1 year 8 months

Knottingley, United Kingdom

Project Manager R&D and Field Service

LINPAC Headoffice

Lean optimization of various production sites, including Chile, Uruguay, France and Germany
Building custom production machines in the USA and Germany
18 weeks of interim production management in the USA
Five months building a new production site in Uruguay
Marketing and sales projects in Argentina
Product developments in England and Spain

Jan 1999 - Oct 1999

10 months

Ritterhude, Germany

Project Engineer (Assistant to Extrusion Management)

LINPAC-Packaging

Implementation of the product "LINstar" (packaging for the food industry) throughout the entire production area

Apr 1998 - Jan 1999

10 months

Germany

Glazier

Glas Emigholz

Worked as a glazier in the family business

Oct 1997 - Mar 1998

6 months

Käerjeng, Luxembourg

Project Associate in Process Optimization

Guardian Glas

Project-based role in optimizing production processes

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Manufacturing, Professional Services, Retail, Food and Beverage, Construction, and Transportation.

Manufacturing

Professional Services

Retail

Food and Beverage

Construction

Transportation

Business Area Experience

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

Operations

Production

Quality Assurance

Project Management

Supply Chain Management

Procurement

Skills

Erp Systems:

Oracle E1
Sap R/3 And S/4 Hana
Pro Alpha
Sage X3
Infor Erp Ln
Ms Dynamics 365 Business Central
Select Line

Accounting Software:

Datev
Papierkram
Lexware

Planning Software:

Sap Ibp
Sap Pp
Kinexis
Jde

Business Information:

Power Bi
Qlik View
Sap Co
Metabase

Process Modeling:

Ms Visio
Signavio
Aries
Celonis

Project Software:

Sap Ppm
Wrike
Monday
Ms Project
Merlin
Last Planner
Jira

Statistical Analysis Software:

Minitab
Jmp
Design Expert
Sas
Matlab
Excel

Office Software:

Microsoft 360 (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Access, Etc.)
Google (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Etc.)
Apple (Pages, Numbers, Keynote)

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Spanish

Elementary

Education

Oct 1992 - Sep 1997

RWTH Aachen

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, focus on Process Engineering / Thermodynamics · Mechanical Engineering · Aachen, Germany

Oct 1990 - Aug 1992

Mercator Universität Duisburg

Mechanical Engineering · Duisburg, Germany

Oct 1987 - Jun 1989

Schulzentrum der Sekundarstufe II, Huckelriede

Bremen, Germany

Certifications & licenses

Controller Academy Level 1 and 2

Controller Academy

Lean Master

Leeds

Trainer Training

Leeds

Six Sigma Black Belt

Institute for Six Sigma

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 34

Experience in Manufacturing 27.5 y

Avg length 1 y 7 m

Longest experience 11 y 5 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 5 (Germany, United Kingdom, United States, Austria, Luxembourg)

Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles Expert in Process Optimization, Consultant for Sales Planning and Purchasing Processes, Interim Supply Demand Planner

Main industries Manufacturing, Professional Services, Retail

Main business areas Operations, Production, Quality Assurance

Qualifications

Highest degree Bachelor

Certifications earned 4

Profile

Created

September 2025

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Where is Jörn based?

Jörn is based in Hamburg, Germany.

What languages does Jörn speak?

Jörn speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), Spanish (Elementary).

How many years of experience does Jörn have?

Jörn has at least 28 years of experience. During this time, Jörn has worked in at least 31 different roles and for 27 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 10 months. Note that Jörn may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Jörn be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Jörn would be well-suited for roles such as: Expert in Process Optimization, Consultant for Sales Planning and Purchasing Processes, Interim Supply Demand Planner.

What is Jörn's latest experience?

Jörn's most recent position is Expert in Process Optimization at MediaMobil.

What companies has Jörn worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Jörn has worked for MediaMobil, Innonature GmbH, Schleich GmbH, Ergobaby GmbH, and Erasco GmbH.

Which industries is Jörn most experienced in?

Jörn is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing, Professional Services, and Retail. Jörn also has some experience in Food and Beverage, Construction, and Transportation.

Which business areas is Jörn most experienced in?

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

Which industries has Jörn worked in recently?

Jörn has recently worked in industries like Manufacturing, Retail, and Professional Services.

Which business areas has Jörn worked in recently?

Jörn has recently worked in business areas like Operations, Quality Assurance, and Supply Chain Management.

What is Jörn's education?

Jörn holds a Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering from RWTH Aachen.

Does Jörn have any certificates?

Jörn has 4 certificates. Among them, these include: Controller Academy Level 1 and 2, Lean Master, and Trainer Training.

What is the availability of Jörn?

Jörn is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Jörn?

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