Jürgen Rausch - Founder / Managing Partner

Q: Where is Jürgen based?

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

Q: What languages does Jürgen speak?

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

Q: How many years of experience does Jürgen have?

Jürgen has at least 31 years of experience. During this time, Jürgen has worked in at least 8 different roles and for 6 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 4 years and 10 months . Note that Jürgen may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Jürgen's latest experience?

Jürgen's most recent position is Founder / Managing Partner at RAUSCH Unternehmensberatung GmbH .

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

In recent years, Jürgen has worked for RAUSCH Unternehmensberatung GmbH and Expense Reduction Analysts .

Q: Which industries is Jürgen most experienced in?

Jürgen is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing , Professional Services , and Automotive . Jürgen also has some experience in Aerospace and Defense .

Q: Which business areas is Jürgen most experienced in?

Jürgen is most experienced in business areas like Operations , Procurement , and Production . Jürgen also has some experience in Supply Chain Management , Strategy , and Product Development .

Q: Which industries has Jürgen worked in recently?

Jürgen has recently worked in industries like Professional Services .

Q: Which business areas has Jürgen worked in recently?

Jürgen has recently worked in business areas like Strategy , Procurement , and Information Technology .

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Bönnigheim, Germany

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Experience

Feb 2024 - Present

2 years 6 months

Founder / Managing Partner

RAUSCH Unternehmensberatung GmbH

Business consulting, process consulting, digitalization consulting, and funding consulting as well as coaching for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)

Aug 2016 - Aug 2018

2 years 1 month

Schwäbisch Hall, Germany

Interim Manager Supplier Development

RECARO Aircraft Seating

Status production readiness, project and product qualification of new seat types
Global steering function and coordination as well as controlling of internal and external resources
Concept and setup of capacity planning and monitoring for suppliers
Process definition and optimization in purchasing and supplier management
Auditing and monitoring of supplier processes
Support in relocating injection molding tools and plastic parts due to the insolvency of an existing supplier
Internal and external coordination and reporting

Dec 2015 - Present

10 years 8 months

Partner / Senior Partner

Expense Reduction Analysts

Consulting services for cost management and purchasing with a measurable, success-based, and implementation-focused approach
Since 2024 Senior Partner within the ERA Group

Jan 2012 - Jun 2016

4 years 6 months

Germany

Head of Production

Wilhelm Kurz & Söhne GmbH & Co. KG

Restructuring of the manufacturing organization
Building and implementing production planning in SAP
Introduction of a meaningful controlling system
Introduction of Kanban, Lean Management, and inventory management
Building project-based order processing and defining the ordering process
Planning and implementation of a mixer plant system (customer project)

Jul 2009 - Dec 2011

2 years 6 months

Germany

Head of Production & Materials Management

ZZ-Antriebe GmbH

Optimization of the manufacturing structure and introduction of Lean Management
Improving delivery reliability, quality, and productivity
Reduction of work-in-process and stock inventories
Integration of a meaningful production controlling system
Outsourcing, insourcing, and make-or-buy decisions
Cost reduction in maintenance and tool management

Sep 2002 - Jun 2009

6 years 10 months

Germany

Head of Profit Center Cardan Shafts

G. Elbe & Sohn GmbH & Co. KG

Planning and controlling production with around 20% growth per year
Replacement and new procurement of machines and equipment
Operational order processing as well as work and assembly planning
Expansion of the production area during ongoing operations
Carrying out machining trials and being the main contact for customers

Feb 2000 - Aug 2002

2 years 7 months

Germany

Deputy Head of Raw Materials and Finished Goods Warehouse

G. Elbe & Sohn GmbH & Co. KG

Managing the warehouse and leading staff, including assembly
Inventory management and carrying out stocktaking

Aug 1995 - Jan 2000

4 years 6 months

Germany

Maintenance and Mechanical Engineering Employee

G. Elbe & Sohn GmbH & Co. KG

Maintenance and repairs of machines and operating equipment
Construction of special-purpose machines
Hydraulic, pneumatic, and metalworking tasks

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Manufacturing, Professional Services, Automotive, and Aerospace and Defense.

Manufacturing

Professional Services

Automotive

Aerospace and Defense

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Operations, Procurement, Production, Supply Chain Management, Strategy, and Product Development.

Operations

Procurement

Production

Supply Chain Management

Strategy

Product Development

Summary

Self-employed since 2015 as a management, digitalization, and process consultant
15 years of experience as Head of Production in various medium-sized companies in the drive technology, mechanical engineering, and tank construction sectors
Experience in restructuring, change management, and setting up KPI systems
Management consulting, implementation support along the supply chain
Introduction of quality management according to DIN EN ISO 9001:2015 and QM digitalization
Hands-on mindset, results-oriented, and strong at implementation
Lean management, 5S, SMED, Six Sigma, shop floor, value stream, FMEA
Work preparation and assembly planning, project management
Production planning and control, capacity and personnel planning
Integration of new technologies
Plant layout planning (conversion, changeover during ongoing operations), automation
Optimization of procurement processes, supplier selection and management, contract negotiation, make or buy, cost reduction, supplier development
Insourcing, outsourcing, Kanban, JIT
Budget, sales, and results responsibility
Hiring, reassignment, and release of employees
Cost optimization in production, maintenance, energy, and steel purchasing
SAP PP/MM, abas, Timeline, Dynamics BC, Infor, MS Office, AutoCAD, and more

Skills

Production

Planning, Structuring, And Controlling Production Units As Profit Centers
Integration Of New Manufacturing Technologies And Materials
Optimizing Setup Times, Reducing Batch Sizes
Active Contact Person For Customers And Suppliers, Costing Of New Products
Complex Machining Of Forged Parts With Special Machines
Extensive Knowledge In Machining Case-Hardening And Tempering Steels (Turning, Milling, Gear Cutting, Edm, Welding, Hardening, And Grinding)

Purchasing / Inventory Management

Restructuring / Optimizing Procurement Processes
Procuring Operating Equipment, Machines, And Automation Solutions
Make Or Buy Decisions, Supplier Selection And Management, Contract Negotiation
Running Cost Reduction Workshops With Customers And Suppliers
Reducing Stock And Working Capital Inventories

Projects

Segmentation Of Production, Conversion From Job Shop Manufacturing To Line Production, Subproject Lead For Logistics And Material Flow, Planning Of Shuttle Racking Warehouse
Optimization Of The Supply Chain By Integrating A Real-Time Simulation
Relocation Of Production Areas, Expansion Of Production Units
Optimization Of Processes Using Six Sigma, Execution Of Six Sigma Projects
Carrying Out Production Benchmarks At International Sites, Working In Cross-Functional Project Teams

Leadership / Organization

Investment Planning, Budget And Results Responsibility In The Profit Center
Planning, Implementation, And Results Tracking Of Business Policy Objectives
Adapting The Leadership Structure In The Production Environment, Increasing Productivity
Planning And Implementing New Product Launches, Manufacturing Layouts, And Material Flow

Employee Management

Managing Up To 110 Employees
Selection, Hiring, Reassignment, And Release Of Employees
Planning And Monitoring Staff Deployment
Creating And Integrating New Shift Models, Introducing Bonus Systems
Employee Evaluations, Conducting Staff And Goal-Setting Meetings
Identifying Training Needs, Goal-Oriented Employee Development
Member Of The Parity Commission On The Employer Side

It Skills

Ms Office (Outlook, Excel, Power Bi, Word, Powerpoint, ...)
Sap Pp/Mm, Abas, Structura, Microsoft Navision, Infor, Proalpha, Timeline Enterprise
Breitenbach Bde, Wassermann Wayrts, Felios, Etagis, Hydra
Boehme & Weihs Casq-It
Autocad, Draft Sight

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Education

Oct 2004 - Jun 2006

IHK Stuttgart, District Chamber Ludwigsburg

Further training as Certified Business Administrator in Technical Management (IHK) with final certificate · Certified Business Administrator in Technical Management · Ludwigsburg, Germany

Oct 2000 - Jun 2003

IHK Stuttgart, District Chamber Ludwigsburg

Further training as Industrial Foreman Metal (IHK) with final certificate · Industrial Foreman Metal · Ludwigsburg, Germany

Sep 1992 - Aug 1995

Fa. Elbe & Sohn GmbH & Co. KG

Apprenticeship as Industrial Mechanic (Devices and Precision Engineering) · Industrial Mechanic (Devices and Precision Engineering)

...and 2 more

Certifications & licenses

Certified Business Administrator in Technical Management (IHK)

IHK Stuttgart, District Chamber Ludwigsburg

Industrial Foreman Metal (IHK)

IHK Stuttgart, District Chamber Ludwigsburg

Training as Six Sigma Champion

Quality management certificate according to ISO 9001:2015

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 8

Experience in Manufacturing 23 y

Avg length 4 y 5 m

Longest experience 10 y 7 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 1 (Germany)

Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles Founder / Managing Partner, Interim Manager Supplier Development, Partner / Senior Partner

Main industries Manufacturing, Professional Services, Automotive

Main business areas Operations, Procurement, Production

Qualifications

Certifications earned 4

Profile

Created

July 2025

Last Update

July 2026

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

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

Jürgen has at least 31 years of experience. During this time, Jürgen has worked in at least 8 different roles and for 6 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 4 years and 10 months. Note that Jürgen may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Based on recent experience, Jürgen would be well-suited for roles such as: Founder / Managing Partner, Interim Manager Supplier Development, Partner / Senior Partner.

Jürgen's most recent position is Founder / Managing Partner at RAUSCH Unternehmensberatung GmbH.

In recent years, Jürgen has worked for RAUSCH Unternehmensberatung GmbH and Expense Reduction Analysts.

Jürgen is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing, Professional Services, and Automotive. Jürgen also has some experience in Aerospace and Defense.

Jürgen is most experienced in business areas like Operations, Procurement, and Production. Jürgen also has some experience in Supply Chain Management, Strategy, and Product Development.

Jürgen has recently worked in industries like Professional Services.

Jürgen has recently worked in business areas like Strategy, Procurement, and Information Technology.

Jürgen attended IHK Stuttgart, District Chamber Ludwigsburg for Certified Business Administrator in Technical Management.

Jürgen has 4 certificates. Among them, these include: Certified Business Administrator in Technical Management (IHK), Industrial Foreman Metal (IHK), and Training as Six Sigma Champion.

Jürgen is immediately available part-time for suitable projects.

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