Kathrin M.-Consulting | Coaching | Interim Management
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Experience
Project Manager, Quality Management, Production, and Process Optimization
Evertaste GmbH
Interim Deputy Plant Manager
Alois Dallmayr Kaffee oHG
- Restructuring and optimization of technical equipment and machinery to secure and develop the site
- Restructuring and optimization of facility management to support site development
- Planning and implementation of long-term investments in technical equipment
- Implementation of digital processes, ESG initiatives, sustainability, and energy management
- Process optimization in production and the supply chain to improve performance, stability, and continuity
- Introduction of preventive maintenance and servicing processes, as well as spare parts management
- Optimization of production planning and the value chain (inventory, packaging materials, storage)
- Introduction of sustainable packaging materials following technical testing and approval
- Development of managers toward Positive Leadership
- Reorientation of the technical department during a generational transition
- New and replacement investments to improve digitization and automation in the production process
- Budget responsibility
- Replacement maintenance and investment in buildings at the site
- Leadership and development of managers and employees in a two-shift operation
- Analysis and reporting of process weaknesses
- Design and implementation of improvements to performance and workflows
- Facility management
- Support with developing production controlling KPIs (output, utilization, downtime tracking, production costs)
Self-employed | Consulting | Coaching | Interim Management
Operations focus – plant and production management
- Supporting change and transformation in production areas
- Improving performance (OEE, continuous improvement, Lean methods)
- Digitization and automation
- Process and planning optimization
- Investment planning
- Project responsibility for production relocation/move, including installation of new production lines and support and optimization during the start-up phases
- Optimization of machine, equipment, and building maintenance and servicing
- Optimization of GMP, IFS, and HACCP topics
- Leadership and team development
Production Manager
Dr. Grandel GmbH
- Implementation of an electronic production planning board
- Planning and execution of the new building project, including zone planning according to GMP and HACCP
- Project management for modifications, optimization, and investment selection for the machinery, including connections to building systems and the network
- Preparation of capacity planning in a matrix/network for production planning
- Integration of a new ERP system in the production area
- Professional and disciplinary responsibility for staff
- Technical investment planning with budget responsibility
- Management of technical improvements, repairs, and machine maintenance
- Planning and ensuring product availability, with responsibility for inventory
- Monitoring and optimization of production processes
- Support for new product launches and approval of technical feasibility
- Ensuring compliance with occupational safety regulations, IFS, HACCP, and GMP
- Conducting and supporting audits and plant tours
- Investment planning, modification, and optimization of the machinery, including connections to building systems and the network, in preparation for the move to the new building
- Project responsibility, including moving production, installing new production lines, and supporting and optimizing the start-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, continuous improvement, Lean methods)
- Professional and disciplinary responsibility for staff and personnel decisions
- Production planning and inventory responsibility
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 setup 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, Operations, Quality Assurance, and Procurement.
Summary
As an interim plant and production manager, I take responsibility in situations that call for quick clarity, stability, and the ability to get things done. I consistently focus on measurable results such as performance, quality, on-time delivery, and costs.
Over 25 years of leadership experience enable me to quickly understand complex issues and turn goals into effective actions in day-to-day operations.
I combine commercial, technical, and coaching skills to bring people, processes, and technology together in a way that delivers lasting performance improvements, reliable customer deliveries, and a stable organization.
Skills
Industry Focus
- Cosmetics Manufacturers, Private Label, Medical Technology
- Food And Dietary Supplement Manufacturers
- Packaging Manufacturers
- Mechanical Engineering For Cosmetics And Food Manufacturers
Skills – Commercial
- Production Management
- Production And Procurement Controlling
- Supply Chain Management
- Product Costing
- Planning Management
Skills – Technical
- Project Management
- Process Optimization, Lean, Shop Floor, And Continuous Improvement
- Product And Process Management
- Technical Change Management
- Certifications According To Din Iso 9001:2000, Din Iso 14001, Din Iso 22761, Ifs
Skills – Hr
- People Management, Staff Development, And Hiring Decisions
- Team Workshops And Team Training
- Hr Change Management
Skills – 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
cert. AI Leader
Steinbeiß Business School Augsburg
cert. Agile Leader
Steinbeiß Business School Augsburg
Ausbildung zum systemischen Business Coach und Berater
Akademie Heidi Reimer München
Dvct Zertifizierung
dvct
8S Stärkeprofil Coach – PERMA Lead Coach
Lean-Operations
Organisationsentwicklerin
Teamcoach
HR-Akademie
e-Trainerin
Statistics
Experience
Global experience
Expertise
Qualifications
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 5 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, Quality Management, Production, and Process Optimization, Interim Deputy Plant Manager, Self-employed | Consulting | Coaching | Interim Management.
Kathrin's most recent position is Project Manager, Quality Management, Production, and Process Optimization at Evertaste GmbH.
In recent years, Kathrin has worked for Evertaste GmbH and Alois Dallmayr Kaffee oHG.
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 Operations, Quality Assurance, and Procurement.
Kathrin has recently worked in industries like Manufacturing and Food and Beverage.
Kathrin has recently worked in business areas like Operations, Production, and Project Management.
Kathrin holds a Master in Business Administration from VWA Augsburg.
Kathrin has 10 certificates. Among them, these include: cert. AI Leader, cert. Agile Leader, and Ausbildung zum systemischen Business Coach und Berater.
Kathrin will be available full-time from January 2027.
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