Kathrin M.-Consulting | Coaching Interim Management
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Experience
Project Manager QM Production Process Optimization
Deputy Plant Manager ad interim
Alois Dallmayr Kaffee oHG
- Restructuring and optimization of technical plant and machine equipment to secure and develop the site
- Restructuring and optimization of facility management for site development
- Planning and implementation of long-term investments in technical equipment
- Implementation of digital processes, ESG topics, sustainability and energy management
- Process optimization in production and supply chain to improve performance, stability and continuity
- Introduction of preventive maintenance and repair processes as well as spare parts management
- Optimization of production planning and the value chain (inventories, packaging materials, storage)
- Introduction of sustainable packaging materials following technical testing and approval
- Development of managers toward Positive Leadership
- Realignment of the technical department during the generational transition
- New and replacement investments to improve digitalization and automation in the production process
- Budget responsibility
- Replacement maintenance and investment in buildings at the site
- Management and development of managers and employees in a two-shift operation
- Analysis and presentation of weaknesses in processes
- Design and implementation of optimizations to improve performance and workflows
- Facility management
- Support in creating KPIs for production controlling (output, utilization, recording of disruptions, manufacturing costs)
self-employed with Consulting | Coaching | Interim Management
Focus areas Operations – Plant and Production Management
- Support with change and transformation in production areas
- Performance improvement (OEE, KVP, lean methods)
- Digitalization and automation
- Process and planning optimization
- Investment planning
- Responsibility for production relocation/move, including installation of new production lines and support/optimization during ramp-up phases
- Optimization of maintenance and repairs for machines, equipment and buildings
- Optimization of GMP, IFS and HACCP topics
- Management and team development
Production Manager
Dr. Grandel GmbH
- Implementation of an electronic planning board for production control
- Planning and execution of the new building with zone planning according to GMP and HACCP
- Project management for adaptation, optimization and investment selection in the machinery with connection to building services/network
- Preparation of capacity planning in a matrix/network for production planning
- Integration of a new ERP system in the production area
- Technical and disciplinary personnel responsibility
- Technical investment planning with budget responsibility
- Management of technical optimizations, repairs and machine maintenance
- Planning and ensuring product availability with responsibility for inventory
- Monitoring and optimization of production processes
- Support for new product introductions and approval of technical feasibility
- Ensuring compliance with occupational safety regulations, IFS, HACCP and GMP
- Conducting and supporting audits and site tours
- Investment planning, adaptation and optimization of the machinery with connection to building services/network in preparation for the move to the new building
- Project responsibility including execution of the production move, installation of new production lines and support/optimization during ramp-up phases
- Preparation of the electronic capacity planning project in a matrix/network for production planning
- Project management, preparation and integration of the new ERP system in production
- Production controlling (OEE, KVP, lean methods)
- Technical and disciplinary personnel responsibility and decision-making
- Production planning and responsibility for inventory
Project Manager Process Optimization Production Planning and Control
Dr. Grandel GmbH
- Integration of a second brand into the planning and production process with optimization of quantities and changeover formats
Purchasing Specialist for Cosmetics and Food Supplements
Dr. Grandel GmbH
- Purchasing packaging materials, bulk materials and raw materials for cosmetics and food supplement manufacturers
Purchasing Specialist for Technical Purchasing and Materials Management
Landert GmbH
- Planning and purchasing individual parts for door drives
Finance Clerk
BMK Bautzen
- Planning and controlling of raw materials
Industry experience
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Experienced in Manufacturing, Cosmetics, and Food and Beverage.
Business area experience
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Experienced in Supply Chain Management, Production, Project Management, Quality Assurance, Operations, and Procurement.
Summary
As an interim plant and production manager, I take responsibility in situations where clarity, stability and the ability to implement are needed at short notice. I consistently focus on measurable results such as performance, quality, delivery reliability and costs.
More than 25 years of leadership experience enable me to quickly understand complex situations and translate target visions into effective measures in day-to-day operations.
I combine commercial, technical and coaching expertise to connect people, processes and technology in a way that creates sustainable performance improvements, reliable customer deliveries and a permanently stable organization.
Skills
Industry Focus
- Cosmetics Manufacturers, Private Label, Medical Technology
- Food And Food Supplement Manufacturers
- Packaging Material Manufacturers
- Mechanical Engineering For Cosmetics And Food Manufacturers
Knowledge – Commercial
- Production And Procurement Controlling
- Supply Chain Management
- Product Costing
- Planning Management
Knowledge – Technical
- Project Management
- Process Optimization, Lean, Shopfloor And Kvp
- Product And Process Management
- Technical Change Management
- Certifications According To Din Iso 9001:2000, Din Iso 22761, Ifs
Knowledge – Hr
- Personnel Management, Personnel Development And Personnel Decisions
- Team Workshops And Team Training
- Change Management Hr
Knowledge – It
- Erp: Gus, Sap, Ln Infor
- Project Management Jira
- Document Management Confluence
- Ms Office, Ms Project, Ms Powerpoint
- Canva, Conceptboard, Miro
- Zoom, Ms Teams
Languages
Education
VWA Augsburg
Diplom · Business Administration · Augsburg, Germany
Bau- und Montagekombinat Bautzen
Baufacharbeiter, Facharbeiter- und Abiturabschluss · Construction Worker
Certifications & licenses
Ausbildung zum systemischen Business Coach und Berater
Akademie Heidi Reimer München
Dvct Zertifizierung
dvct
8S Stärkeprofil Coach – PERMA Lead Coach
AI Leader
Steinbeiß Akademie
Agile Leader
Steinbeiß Akademie
Lean-Operations
Organisationsentwicklerin
Teamcoach
HR-Akademie
e-Trainerin
Statistics
Experience
Global experience
Expertise
Qualifications
Profile
Frequently asked questions
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Kathrin is based in Bobingen, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.
Kathrin speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Intermediate).
Kathrin has at least 37 years of experience. During this time, Kathrin has worked in at least 8 different roles and for 4 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 5 years and 8 months. Note that Kathrin may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.
Based on recent experience, Kathrin would be well-suited for roles such as: Project Manager QM Production Process Optimization, Deputy Plant Manager ad interim, self-employed with Consulting | Coaching | Interim Management.
Kathrin's most recent position is Project Manager QM Production Process Optimization.
In recent years, Kathrin has worked for Alois Dallmayr Kaffee oHG and Dr. Grandel GmbH.
Kathrin is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing, Cosmetics, and Food and Beverage.
Kathrin is most experienced in business areas like Supply Chain Management, Production, and Project Management. Kathrin also has some experience in Quality Assurance, Operations, and Procurement.
Kathrin has recently worked in industries like Manufacturing, Cosmetics, and Food and Beverage.
Kathrin has recently worked in business areas like Production, Project Management, and Quality Assurance.
Kathrin holds a Master in Business Administration from VWA Augsburg.
Kathrin has 10 certificates. Among them, these include: Ausbildung zum systemischen Business Coach und Berater, Dvct Zertifizierung, and 8S Stärkeprofil Coach – PERMA Lead Coach.
The availability of Kathrin needs to be confirmed.
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