Klaus-Dieter Bleuel-Site Manager Lithium-Ion Battery
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Site Manager Lithium-Ion Battery
Porsche
- Independent construction management of global projects for lithium-ion coating systems
- Leading and coordinating international assembly teams and subcontractors
- Responsibility for meeting the contractually agreed milestones for installation and commissioning
- Handling remaining open items on the construction site in a timely manner
- Regular exchange with the project manager on the current project status
- Leading the daily internal site jour fixe and taking part in site meetings with suppliers and customers
- Documenting processes and progress in weekly reports
- Responsibility for occupational safety and health protection on site
Project Manager / E-Mobility / Onboard Electronics / Wiring Harness Management
AT
- Planning and controlling change management as well as series-related task packages with regard to financial, schedule, and quality targets
- Ensuring proper project organization as well as creating and tracking the project plan and complying with all automotive standards
- Leading and coordinating and ensuring an efficient flow of communication between interdisciplinary team members (quality management, development department, supplier management, key accounting, and production plant)
- Documenting and controlling project activities in the project management tool
- Carrying out risk assessments as well as monitoring and controlling the implementation of measures
- Independent communication with customers
Project Manager / E-Mobility / Production Relocation
Bosch / Gentherm
- Monitoring project work at the supplier
- Monitoring schedules at the supplier plant
- Creating schedules
- Planning, material flow, layout plan, assembly, commissioning, ramp-up, acceptance test, training and instruction of operating personnel, PPAP, production start
Project Manager / E-Mobility / Relocation
ZF
- Taking over project management for the relocation of production lines
- Supporting projects in the area of production service
- Creating, coordinating, and evaluating requirement specifications / specifications
- Developing and evaluating technical solutions
- Leading meetings
- Equipment acceptance and commissioning
- Process support
- Documentation
- Continuous improvement and optimizations
- Revising equipment lists and work instructions
- Trial run at the supplier
Project Manager / E-Mobility
BMW
- Ensuring project goals regarding deadlines, costs, and performance
- Ensuring project-related communication
- Recording and reporting project status
- Process and cycle time optimization
- Planning and controlling projects; leading and managing project teams
- Handling change management in the project
- Escalation management for critical projects; risk management
- Installation, commissioning, and final handover of a fully automated packaging system for high-voltage battery modules
Project Manager Production Optimization, Task Force
Daimler
- Consulting and implementation of all measures to ensure audit readiness at Daimler according to the standards “Daimler Logistics Process Analysis” and “Daimler Process Audit For Process with Material Products based on VDA 6.3”
Senior Project Manager Production Optimization
Varta
- Project management for the optimization of button cell manufacturing processes
- Support during the commissioning of complex automated production lines
- Documentation and analysis of faults
- Coordination with suppliers and end customers
- Analysis of existing manufacturing and assembly processes
- Derivation and support in the development of suitable optimization approaches with regard to efficiency, quality, and function
- Analysis of processes, their optimization, and visual presentation
- Recording of procedures/processes in the overall overview
- Coordination and creation of documentation for operation, troubleshooting, and maintenance (German / English)
- Development of Excel support tools / tables, overviews
- Communication of status and proposed solutions
- Tracking and monitoring the implementation of measures
Project Manager Production Optimization, Task Force
Walor / Daimler
- Project management for the optimization of manufacturing processes in cold forming, semi-hot forming, stamping, and machining
- Moderation and organization of project status meetings and workshops
- Introduction of various reporting tools to increase process transparency
- Introduction and application of Lean, Kaizen, PDCA cycle, Kanban, Ishikawa, 5W, QRQC, Pareto analyses
- Optimization of manufacturing processes regarding the transitions between the individual production units
- Certification-compliant specification of manufacturing processes according to IATF 16949
- Acting as the contact person for the OEM regarding customer requests
Project Manager Conversion Projects
Deutsche Bahn
- Support in technical project management for conversion projects (VT vehicles)
- Coordination of the project execution in line with deadlines and contracts
- Coordination of the necessary measures with internal and external stakeholders
- Monitoring of measures to achieve the quality gates
- Control and monitoring of the project’s cost and effort structures
- Support in the rollout of innovative methods for process optimization
- Cooperation with the Eisenbahn Bundesamt (EBA) on approval and acceptance law topics and type approval questions
- Running proactive claims, contract, and risk management
- Ensuring that the required rules, contracts, and processes are created and followed
- Developing and identifying optimization opportunities within the assigned projects
- Implementation and further development of the professional principles, methods, systems, KPIs, and processes of project management in the planning and execution phase
- Creation and maintenance of project data in Microsoft Project, Excel
Senior Project Manager, Automotive Project Manager
Schlemmer / Audi / Renault / Volvo
- Overall planning of projects regarding deadlines and costs
- Close coordination with the involved departments, as well as customers and suppliers
- Development of mechatronic systems and covers for power electronics from testing through to prototype production
- Responsible for meeting deadlines and costs in the assigned projects
- Coordination of the project team
- Obtaining internal and external approvals
- Achieving the goals defined in the project brief
- Control and monitoring of project progress and project quality
- Relocation of parts with tools and equipment
- Preparation and leadership of project team meetings
- Review of customer requests for technical feasibility
- Creation of project and manufacturing cost calculations as well as quotes for parts and assemblies based on technical and commercial specifications in the field of plastic injection molding and extrusion, including the associated assembly processes
- Ensuring that requests are processed on time in coordination with the key accounts
- Creation of calculations for national and international projects as a basis for a production site decision
Project Manager, Project Manager Automotive Seating
AMG / Daimler
- Project management for development projects: development / testing / prototype production of mechatronic systems in the seats / interior area
- Support of customer-specific requirements in the seating area
- Project coordination of OEM requirements
- Managing topics related to complete seats
- Coordination of prototype seats in the JIT plants
- Spare parts management at the sites
- Increase in first-pass yield
- Analysis of return volumes and noticeable trends
- Clear presentation of stock levels at the sites
- Regular communication meetings with the OEM
Senior Project Manager, Project Manager Interior
KDK / VW
- Professional, project-related leadership of an international team for the development / testing / prototype production of interior components, mechatronic systems and power electronics
- Independent planning of resources and budget with regard to schedule, cost and quality targets
- Responsible for detailed schedule planning, compliance with approved development costs and quality requirements
- Technical contact person in the project for the development team and the customer
- Procurement of production equipment, injection molding tools and fixtures for machining as well as coordination of relocation and commissioning
- Control of tasks and coordination of interfaces in the area of responsibility
- Planning and execution of simulations, tests and trials
- Optimization of product development processes
- Responsibility for creating product concepts together with the specialist department based on customer requirements
Project Manager, Project Manager for Product Creation Process
Woco / Audi / VW / Daimler
- Central coordination of all internal and external project interfaces with regard to cost, schedule and quality
- Planning of a development / testing / prototype production project in terms of task structure, process structure and resources, taking the customer project structure into account
- Continuous project control
- Coordination of change management
- Coordination, moderation and follow-up of internal project meetings and participation in project meetings with the customer
- Remaining cost estimate, monitoring of the project budget
- Procurement of production equipment, blow molding and injection molding tools and fixtures for machining as well as coordination of relocation and commissioning
- Further development of the product creation process, motivating the teams, exchange with other project managers
Interim Quality Manager
Recaro
- Reorganization of the quality department
- Responsibility for the entire process-oriented quality management system and the related KPI systems
- Implementation and standardization of Permanent Corrective Actions and EOL quality check
- Supplier support for painted components, elimination of additional Q-walls through the installation of permanent measures
- Description of processes for further projects
Operations Manager
Carcoustics
- Control and planning of automated and manually operated production processes
- Ensuring production resources and compliance with specified deadlines and costs
- Implementation of technical product changes and continuous further development of processes
- Conducting profitability analyses for replacement and new investments
- Procurement of production equipment, foam tools and fixtures as well as coordination of commissioning
- Leadership, motivation, planning and development of employees
- Initiation of new rework and error correction processes and control of compliance
- Leading cross-functional and cross-departmental working groups for defect elimination
- Conducting technical analyses of production processes using complex quality management methods such as Six Sigma, PDCA cycle, Ishikawa, QRQC, 8D, Pareto analysis
Senior Project Manager, QM
AMG - Mercedes Benz - MDC Power
- Training and introduction of standard QM and its processes and methods during worldwide launches
- Further development of existing quality processes for defect correction in the plant
- Coordination of alignment with the central quality department and sister plants for standardization
- Leading cross-functional and cross-department working groups for defect correction and process optimization
- Carrying out technical analyses on the complete engine using Six Sigma, Ishikawa, QRQC, 8D, Pareto analyses
- Launch and supplier management
- Introduction of the AMG philosophy "one man, one engine"
Project Manager, Process Optimization Production Planning
Woco / Audi / VW / Daimler
- Defect and root cause analysis of production processes for pneumatic actuators, oil separators, acoustic covers and complete intake systems
- Definition of corrective actions
- Coordination, execution and evaluation of test series
- Support for plants in China in the continuous optimization of series processes
- Consulting and implementation of all measures to ensure audit readiness by Daimler according to "Daimler Logistics Process Analysis" and "Daimler Process Audit For Process with Material Products based on VDA 6.3"
Project Manager, Task Force Process Optimization Production
PI/PA / Boshoku / Daimler
- Defect and root cause analysis of production processes for interior components
- Definition of corrective actions
- Coordination, execution and evaluation of test series
- Support for domestic and international plants in the continuous optimization of series processes
- Creating and tracking schedules and project budgets
- Leading and coordinating the interdisciplinary and cross-site project team
- Planning and coordination of production relocations to Poland
- Development of innovative material and process concepts for automotive interiors
- Consulting and implementation of all measures to ensure audit readiness by Daimler according to "Daimler Logistics Process Analysis" and "Daimler Process Audit For Process with Material Products based on VDA 6.3"
Senior Project Manager, Process Optimization Task Force
Grupo Antolin / Daimler
- Implementation of new launches from development into production and ramp-up of volumes
- Coordination of the commissioning of the production line and fixtures
- Driving continuous improvement processes in production
- Analysis of internal complaints and initiation of measures
- PDCA analyses and improvement of process capabilities of products and processes
- Presentation and explanation of new materials and their potential applications
- Consulting and implementation of all measures to ensure audit readiness by Daimler according to "Daimler Logistics Process Analysis" and "Daimler Process Audit For Process with Material Products based on VDA 6.3"
Project Manager
Mann + Hummel
- Support of projects (GM, Opel, BMW, Volvo, Skoda) from concept to series readiness with responsibility for schedule and costs
- Procurement of production equipment, blow molding and injection molding tools and fixtures as well as coordination of transfer and commissioning
- Coordination of the project process with sales, purchasing, design, production planning and external suppliers
- Planning and implementation of the complete production process with consideration of lean production
- Participation in and moderation of tool, design and process FMEA with production control plans
- Advanced quality planning according to TS16949, QS9000, VDA standards
- Carrying out problem solving and root cause analysis using G8D
- Supporting the introduction of the management system with SMED, Kanban, 5S, Kaizen and TPM
Operations Manager
Newco Absorbents
- Leadership, organization, and scheduling of various production units in a 3-shift operation
- Management of the technical department with responsibility for equipment, building services, and occupational safety
- Development of new machines and technologies as well as improvement of production equipment for medical and hygiene products
- Ensuring high quality and production standards as well as maximum technical availability
- Quality assurance of production processes in line with GMP guidelines
- Support of reengineering and planning measures as well as employee development
Head of Product Development / Assistant to the Managing Director / Head of Quality Assurance, QMB
Hyga Produktion
Head of Product Development: Budget responsibility for investments in production technology and purchasing (12 million DM); design and testing of trial setups; evaluation of material tests and manufacturing processes
Assistant to the Managing Director: definition and implementation of production and sales strategies; management of productivity improvements; leadership of around 280 employees in production, quality, and scheduling
Head of Quality Assurance, QMB: setup and expansion of the QA and R&D departments; introduction of a quality management system according to ISO 9001; quality assurance in line with GMP guidelines; initiation of product developments
Project Work Automotive Industry
Tobo / Smat / Benteler
- Trial installations, development, and improvement of towing devices, wiring harnesses, and couplings for Tobo and Smat
- Carrying out 3D measurement technology for Benteler
- Root cause analysis and safety verification for approvals using FMEA
Project Management
Autodienst Schäfer
- Project management for the expansion of the gas station with autogas, including clarification of construction measures and contact with authorities
- Preparation for converting the gas station to renewable fuels such as ethanol 85
- Checking installed pumps and dispensers for compatibility
- Analysis of spare parts procurement and storage to reduce excess stock
- Preparation for the installation of a photovoltaic system, including structural assessment of the buildings
Project Manager Automotive / E-Mobility Division
BMW / Mercedes-Benz
- Technical contact person for the OEM
- Coordination of internal projects
- Creation, maintenance, and controlling of project plans
- Ensuring project execution in line with internal and customer-specific development requirements through to series production
- Monitoring project progress with regard to deadlines, budget, and quality
- Conducting regular project reviews
- Initiating and managing technical problem-solving with specialist departments
- Reporting and presenting project progress
- Handling change requests
Set-up and expansion as well as active management of regional offices
Beck Financial Group
- Recruiting, selecting, and onboarding sales employees
- Training, motivating, and leading sales teams
- Sales evaluations, employee assessments, and preparation of strategy meetings
- Development and optimization of sales strategies
- Monitoring the market and competitors as well as acquiring new customers
- Managing sales targets according to target agreements and reporting to the board
Project Management Sales Plastic Processing / Project Management
Eruslu TR
- Technical clarification of customer applications on site and sample production on the extrusion line
- Presentation and explanation of new materials and their application potential
- Determining customer and market potential behind specific applications
- Transparent presentation of raw materials in the medical technology and hygiene industry
Plant Manager
Frankenstolz
- Leading, organizing, and scheduling various production units in 3-shift operation with about 170 employees
- Managing the technical department with responsibility for plants, building services, occupational safety, and maintenance
- Commissioning a new production line for the manufacture of quilts and mattresses
- Overall responsibility for the plant in terms of cost, volume, and time
- Ensuring high quality and production standards as well as maximum technical availability
- Analyzing production processes to increase business efficiency
- Taking group-wide interests into account regarding product development and international integration
Project Management
Rieter Textile Systems
- Carrying out market analyses in the areas of filtration, medical technology, and polyester spunbond nonwovens
- Determining required meltblown quantities and deriving capacity increases in the machinery sector
- Technical clarification of customer applications on site and development of conceptual solution proposals
- Building and maintaining a database for applications and product properties
- Technical support for customer and development projects as well as commissioning of nonwoven plants
- Conducting physical and chemical material tests
- Preparing specifications, acceptance, and warranty conditions for nonwoven plants
- Preventive system and risk analysis using FMEA
- Representative tasks at conferences and trade fairs
Project Management / Billing, Meter Reading, and Device Management Department
Stadtwerke Flensburg
- Planning the installation and maintenance of measuring technology for consumption and distribution billing
- Specifying devices for consumption-based recording of ancillary rental services such as heat cost allocators and water meters
- Use of point-reading-capable measuring technology, radio technology, and remote data reading
- Project management and employee representation in the Technical Service area
- Creating work instructions for a uniform approach to the procurement of operating resources
- Revising the acceptance testing of heat and water meters
- Defining framework conditions for incoming goods inspections according to DIN EN 1434-5 and PTB
- Planning and conducting training measures
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Experienced in Quality Assurance, Product Development, Production, Project Management, Operations, and Procurement.
Skills
Plant, Operations, And Production Management
Technical Management
Project Management
Production Planning
Maintenance
Quality Management
Process Optimization
Product Development
Restructuring
Task Force
Worldwide Procurement Of Production Equipment
Procurement Of Blow Molding Tools
Procurement Of Injection Molding Tools
Procurement Of Fixtures For Machining And Testing
Equipment Acceptance
Equipment Relocation
Equipment Commissioning
Market Analyses
Project Management In The Area Of Billing, Meter Reading, And Device Management For The Housing Industry, Energy Suppliers, And Contractors
14 Years As Head Of Product Development, Production, And Quality Assurance
2 Years As Operations Manager / Plant Manager
Confident Handling Of Processes In Flow Production And Mass Production
Knowledge Of Modern Manufacturing Methods, Especially Process Optimization (Continuous Improvement, Tpm, Gmp, Lean Management, Iso 13485, Etc.)
Machine Technology, Alternative Processes, And Materials
Setup, Acceptance, And Securing The Operational Readiness Of Complex Production Equipment And Components
Planning And Introduction Of New Packaging Concepts And Machines
Independent Contact With Raw Material Suppliers And Purchasing To Select, Procure, And Qualify Raw Materials For Current Products And New Developments
Independent Planning And Execution Of Development Projects
Definition Of Technical Specifications And Creation Of Bills Of Materials
Maintenance And Optimization Of The Existing Product Range Including Raw Materials And Packaging
Carrying Out And Documenting All Quality-Relevant Processes In The Company
Commenting On And Evaluating Material Tests And Manufacturing Processes
Evaluation Of Raw Materials And Processes Regarding Their Suitability For The Production Of Hygiene Articles, Medical And Food Technology Products, As Well As Compounds With Other Sheet Materials
Checking Patentability Of New Developments
Monitoring Patents And Maintaining A Patent Database
Developing Requirement Profiles And Specifications Directly With Customers Or In Cooperation With Sales
Analysis Of Key Figures From Own Tests, Supplier, And Development Audits
Evaluation And Application Of New Test Methods
Documentation, Analysis, And Archiving Of Tests
Delivering Professional Presentations To Customers
Several Years Of Leadership Experience In Operations And Production Management
Initiation And Consistent Continuation Of Market- And Cost-Oriented Restructuring Measures
Planning And Monitoring Of Costs And Performance
Continuous Forecasting And Capacity Alignment Across The Entire Procurement Chain
Several Years Of Leadership Experience In Quality
Ensuring Product Quality In Line With Customer And Company Requirements
Supporting Production In All Quality-Related Issues
Improving Quality While Considering Cost Factors
Creating Quality Reports
Standard-Compliant Maintenance And Implementation Of Quality Systems
Managing Panel Data
Quality Tests And Evaluation Of Third-Party Products
Professional Support Of Management In Quality Matters
Designing, Programming, And Testing Trial Setups
Experience In 3d Measurement Technology
Acquisition, Consulting, And Support Of International Customers
Intensive Maintenance Of Business Relationships
Independent And Goal-Oriented Identification Of Customer Needs
Market And Competitor Monitoring
Trade Fair Participation And Customer Training
Special Knowledge In Hotmelt Bonding Technologies
Knowledge Of Hotmelt Manufacturers And Their Products
Full Coating
Hygiene Products Worldwide
Effect And Dosage Of Superabsorbents
Films And Nonwovens
Spunbond And Thermobond Processes
Absorbent Cores Made Of Cellulose Or Airlaid
Elastic Materials
Extrusion
Cutting, Finishing, Calendering
Coating, Punching, Laminating, Embossing
Print Design And Preparation
Self-Adhesive Finishing
Converting
Web Guiding
Ultrasonic Welding
Languages
Education
Vocational training as a mechanic · Mechanic
Graduate engineer (FH) · Precision engineering, technical computer science, metrology
Westsächsische Hochschule Zwickau
Postgraduate studies in business administration · Business administration · Zwickau, Germany
Certifications & licenses
5S
5W
8D
A-Spice
APQP
FMEA
Forklift license for industrial trucks according to BGV D 27
IATF16949
ISO 13485
ISO 26262
ISO9001
Ishikawa
Kaizen
Kanban
Lean
MTM
PDCA cycle (Plan-Do-Check-Act)
PPAP
QMB
Quick Reaction Quality Control
REFA
Six Sigma
VDA 6.3
Statistics
Experience
Global Experience
Expertise
Qualifications
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