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Flieden, Germany

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Oct 2023 - Dec 2024
Germany

Site Manager Lithium-Ion Battery

Porsche

Position Summary
Site Manager Lithium-Ion Battery at Porsche
Industries
Automotive
Manufacturing
Business Areas
Operations
Project Management
  • 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
Jul 2022 - May 2023
Austria

Project Manager / E-Mobility / Onboard Electronics / Wiring Harness Management

AT

Position Summary
Project Manager / E-Mobility / Onboard Electronics / Wiring Harness Management at AT
Industries
Automotive
Business Areas
Project Management
Quality Assurance
  • 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
May 2022 - Jul 2022
Ukraine

Project Manager / E-Mobility / Production Relocation

Bosch / Gentherm

Position Summary
Project Manager / E-Mobility / Production Relocation at Bosch / Gentherm
Industries
Automotive
Manufacturing
Business Areas
Operations
Production
Project Management
  • 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
Feb 2022 - May 2022
Germany

Project Manager / E-Mobility / Relocation

ZF

Position Summary
Project Manager / E-Mobility / Relocation at ZF
Industries
Automotive
Business Areas
Operations
Production
Project Management
  • 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
Jun 2021 - Feb 2022
Germany

Project Manager / E-Mobility

BMW

Position Summary
Project Manager / E-Mobility at BMW
Industries
Automotive
Business Areas
Operations
Project Management
  • 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
Nov 2020 - May 2021
Germany

Project Manager Production Optimization, Task Force

Daimler

Position Summary
Project Manager Production Optimization, Task Force at Daimler
Industries
Automotive
Business Areas
Logistics
Project Management
Quality Assurance
  • 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”
Sep 2019 - Oct 2020
Nördlingen, Germany

Senior Project Manager Production Optimization

Varta

Position Summary
Senior Project Manager Production Optimization at Varta
Industries
Manufacturing
Business Areas
Operations
Project Management
Quality Assurance
  • 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
Apr 2019 - Aug 2019
Sindelfingen, Germany

Project Manager Production Optimization, Task Force

Walor / Daimler

Position Summary
Project Manager Production Optimization, Task Force at Walor / Daimler
Industries
Automotive
Manufacturing
Business Areas
Production
Project Management
Quality Assurance
  • 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
Jul 2018 - Apr 2019
Germany

Project Manager Conversion Projects

Deutsche Bahn

Position Summary
Project Manager Conversion Projects at Deutsche Bahn
Industries
Transportation
Business Areas
Project Management
  • 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
Oct 2017 - Jul 2018
Mexico

Senior Project Manager, Automotive Project Manager

Schlemmer / Audi / Renault / Volvo

Position Summary
Senior Project Manager, Automotive Project Manager at Schlemmer / Audi / Renault / Volvo
Industries
Automotive
Business Areas
Product Development
Project Management
  • 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
Mar 2017 - Oct 2017
Germany

Project Manager, Project Manager Automotive Seating

AMG / Daimler

Position Summary
Project Manager, Project Manager Automotive Seating at AMG / Daimler
Industries
Automotive
Business Areas
Product Development
Project Management
Supply Chain Management
  • 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
Oct 2015 - Mar 2017
Spain

Senior Project Manager, Project Manager Interior

KDK / VW

Position Summary
Senior Project Manager, Project Manager Interior at KDK / VW
Industries
Automotive
Business Areas
Procurement
Product Development
Project Management
  • 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
Mar 2014 - Oct 2015
Germany

Project Manager, Project Manager for Product Creation Process

Woco / Audi / VW / Daimler

Position Summary
Project Manager, Project Manager for Product Creation Process at Woco / Audi / VW / Daimler
Industries
Automotive
Business Areas
Procurement
Product Development
Project Management
  • 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
Sep 2013 - Mar 2014
Germany

Interim Quality Manager

Recaro

Position Summary
Interim Quality Manager at Recaro
Industries
Automotive
Business Areas
Quality Assurance
Supply Chain Management
  • 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
Apr 2013 - Sep 2013
Germany

Operations Manager

Carcoustics

Position Summary
Operations Manager at Carcoustics
Industries
Automotive
Manufacturing
Business Areas
Operations
Procurement
Production
  • 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
Aug 2012 - Apr 2013
Germany

Senior Project Manager, QM

AMG - Mercedes Benz - MDC Power

Position Summary
Senior Project Manager, QM at AMG - Mercedes Benz - MDC Power
Industries
Automotive
Business Areas
Project Management
Quality Assurance
Supply Chain Management
  • 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"
Apr 2012 - Aug 2012
Germany

Project Manager, Process Optimization Production Planning

Woco / Audi / VW / Daimler

Position Summary
Project Manager, Process Optimization Production Planning at Woco / Audi / VW / Daimler
Industries
Automotive
Business Areas
Production
Project Management
Quality Assurance
  • 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"
Apr 2011 - Mar 2012
Poland

Project Manager, Task Force Process Optimization Production

PI/PA / Boshoku / Daimler

Position Summary
Project Manager, Task Force Process Optimization Production at PI/PA / Boshoku / Daimler
Industries
Automotive
Business Areas
Production
Project Management
Quality Assurance
  • 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"
Nov 2010 - Mar 2011
Germany

Senior Project Manager, Process Optimization Task Force

Grupo Antolin / Daimler

Position Summary
Senior Project Manager, Process Optimization Task Force at Grupo Antolin / Daimler
Industries
Automotive
Business Areas
Production
Project Management
Quality Assurance
  • 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"
Jun 2008 - Nov 2010
Germany

Project Manager

Mann + Hummel

Position Summary
Project Manager at Mann + Hummel
Industries
Automotive
Manufacturing
Business Areas
Production
Project Management
Quality Assurance
  • 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
Aug 2001 - Mar 2003
Heilbad Heiligenstadt, Germany

Operations Manager

Newco Absorbents

Position Summary
Operations Manager at Newco Absorbents
Industries
Healthcare
Manufacturing
Business Areas
Production
Project Management
Quality Assurance
  • 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
Apr 1989 - Jul 2001
Eichenzell, Germany

Head of Product Development / Assistant to the Managing Director / Head of Quality Assurance, QMB

Hyga Produktion

Position Summary
Head of Product Development / Assistant to the Managing Director / Head of Quality Assurance, QMB at Hyga Produktion
Industries
Manufacturing
Business Areas
Product Development
Production
Quality Assurance
  • 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

Sep 1981 - Mar 1989
Germany

Project Work Automotive Industry

Tobo / Smat / Benteler

Position Summary
Project Work Automotive Industry at Tobo / Smat / Benteler
Industries
Automotive
Business Areas
Product Development
Quality Assurance
  • 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
Germany

Project Management

Autodienst Schäfer

Position Summary
Project Management at Autodienst Schäfer
Industries
Automotive
Energy
Business Areas
Procurement
Project Management
Sustainability Management
  • 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
Germany

Project Manager Automotive / E-Mobility Division

BMW / Mercedes-Benz

Position Summary
Project Manager Automotive / E-Mobility Division at BMW / Mercedes-Benz
Industries
Automotive
Business Areas
Product Development
Project Management
  • 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
Germany

Set-up and expansion as well as active management of regional offices

Beck Financial Group

Position Summary
Set-up and expansion as well as active management of regional offices at Beck Financial Group
Industries
Banking and Finance
Insurance
Business Areas
Human Resources
Sales
Strategy
  • 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
Turkey

Project Management Sales Plastic Processing / Project Management

Eruslu TR

Position Summary
Project Management Sales Plastic Processing / Project Management at Eruslu TR
Industries
Healthcare
Manufacturing
Business Areas
Project Management
Sales
  • 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
Germany

Plant Manager

Frankenstolz

Position Summary
Plant Manager at Frankenstolz
Industries
Manufacturing
Business Areas
Operations
Production
Quality Assurance
  • 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
Großostheim, Germany

Project Management

Rieter Textile Systems

Position Summary
Project Management at Rieter Textile Systems
Industries
Manufacturing
Business Areas
Product Development
Project Management
Quality Assurance
  • 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
Flensburg, Germany

Project Management / Billing, Meter Reading, and Device Management Department

Stadtwerke Flensburg

Position Summary
Project Management / Billing, Meter Reading, and Device Management Department at Stadtwerke Flensburg
Industries
Utilities
Business Areas
Operations
Project Management
Quality Assurance
  • 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

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Automotive, Manufacturing, Healthcare, and Transportation.

Automotive
Manufacturing
Healthcare
Transportation
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Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Quality Assurance, Product Development, Production, Project Management, Operations, and Procurement.

Quality Assurance
Product Development
Production
Project Management
Operations
Procurement
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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

German
Native
English
Advanced

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

Total positions 30
Experience in Automotive 21.5 y
Avg length 1 y 3 m
Longest experience 12 y 3 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 7 (Germany, Austria, Ukraine, Mexico, Spain, +2)
Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles Site Manager Lithium-Ion Battery, Project Manager / E-Mobility / Onboard Electronics / Wiring Harness Management, Project Manager / E-Mobility / Production Relocation
Main industries Automotive, Manufacturing, Healthcare
Main business areas Quality Assurance, Product Development, Production

Qualifications

Highest degree Bachelor
Certifications earned 23

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Klaus-Dieter is based in Flieden, Germany and prefers 100% remote projects.

Klaus-Dieter speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced).

Klaus-Dieter has at least 38 years of experience. During this time, Klaus-Dieter has worked in at least 21 different roles and for 22 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 8 months. Note that Klaus-Dieter may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Based on recent experience, Klaus-Dieter would be well-suited for roles such as: Site Manager Lithium-Ion Battery, Project Manager / E-Mobility / Onboard Electronics / Wiring Harness Management, Project Manager / E-Mobility / Production Relocation.

Klaus-Dieter's most recent position is Site Manager Lithium-Ion Battery at Porsche.

In recent years, Klaus-Dieter has worked for Porsche, AT, Bosch / Gentherm, ZF, and BMW.

Klaus-Dieter is most experienced in industries like Automotive, Manufacturing, and Healthcare. Klaus-Dieter also has some experience in Transportation.

Klaus-Dieter is most experienced in business areas like Quality Assurance, Product Development, and Production. Klaus-Dieter also has some experience in Project Management, Operations, and Procurement.

Klaus-Dieter has recently worked in industries like Automotive and Manufacturing.

Klaus-Dieter has recently worked in business areas like Project Management, Operations, and Quality Assurance.

Klaus-Dieter holds a Bachelor in Precision engineering, technical computer science, metrology.

Klaus-Dieter has 23 certificates. Among them, these include: 5S, 5W, and 8D.

Klaus-Dieter is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

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Market avg: 880-960 €
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Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.