Martin H.-Operations & Transformation Executive | AI-Enabled Industrial Performance Multi-Site Operations | Supply Chain & Lean Leadership
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Experience
Plant Manager & Site Lead
Yamaichi Electronics Deutschland GmbH
- Full P&L responsibility (€80M) for multi-site connector production with 150 FTEs.
- Rebuilt operational performance management architecture by introducing the company's first AI-supported KPI system, enabling real-time transparency, executive decision support, and measurable delivery stabilization within 90 days.
- Used the Hoshin Kanri framework to align strategic objectives with daily operations.
- Drove Lean culture and structured Kaizen initiatives across production areas.
- Led manufacturing, production engineering, supply chain, and support functions in alignment with corporate strategy.
Operations Plant Manager & Site Lead
Fluke Process Instruments GmbH
- Managed the entire plant with focus on optimization of daily functions, exceeding customer expectations, and achieving KPIs.
- Provided direction and leadership to all levels of employees and managers.
- Reduced costs by eliminating waste and unnecessary labor hours.
- Maximized safety through proactive strategies and well-structured training.
- Directed employees and related programs to maximize team productivity and facility output.
- Monitored and evaluated plant performance to identify areas for improvement and took corrective measures.
- Identified and implemented viable strategies for continuous improvement.
- Led, trained and coached plant staff to facilitate high levels of productivity and quality.
- Promoted collaborative work environment to motivate and engage staff to achieve company objectives.
- Researched latest industry trends and technologies, boosting knowledge and understanding of industrial production.
- Led end-to-end operational transformation program improving On-Time Delivery by 35 percentage points through Lean systems implementation, KPI governance, and workforce performance alignment.
Senior Director Operations and Director PMO & Continuous Improvement
SOMATEX Medical Technologies GmbH
- Served as Member of the Board of Directors responsible for Supply Chain, Production & Customer Fulfillment.
- Headed the EMEA Project Operational Excellence Management Office & Continuous Improvement.
- Reengineered supply chain structure through value stream mapping evaluation.
- Improved on-time delivery metrics from an average of 68% to 92% by remodeling value streams and optimizing production scheduling processes.
- Introduced a second source strategy for main production suppliers, reducing dependency and cutting material costs by 5% per annum.
- Remodeled supply chain structure and flattened processes, driving revenue increase from €8.5 Mio to €11.5 Mio within two years.
- Drove strategic improvements to enhance operational and organizational efficiencies.
- Revamped operational plans to refocus staff and align processes with business objectives.
- Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.
- Led diverse cross-functional improvement projects within Hologic Europe.
- Board-level responsibility (P&L ~€12M) for Operations, Supply Chain, Production, and Customer Fulfillment in an ISO 13485-regulated medical device environment.
- Led post-merger operational integration across three international sites including process harmonization, systems integration, organizational alignment, and governance standardization following acquisition by Hologic Inc.
Senior Supply Chain Management Consultant
Bio-Rad Laboratories Inc
- Managed diverse Supply Chain and Logistics projects including warehouse implementations, process restructuring, and material management reengineering.
- Led improvement projects sponsored by VP Production & VP SCM Europe.
- Planned and executed 12 000 m² warehouse setup in Frankfurt for approx. 15 000 items with a budget of €10 Mio (used €8.5 Mio; avoided €1.5 Mio).
- Reengineered warehouse in Munich by introducing 2D/3D scanning system in commissioning (pick & pack), doubling efficiency and avoiding €100 000 p.a.
- Successfully implemented SAP R/3 MM/WM.
- Conducted thorough reviews of operations to devise and deploy additional improvement strategies.
- Recommended operational improvements based on tracking and analysis of data.
- Evaluated organizational systems to identify workflow, communication, and resource utilization issues.
- Led international supply chain transformation projects across multiple regions.
- Led SAP R/3 MM/WM implementations and operational improvement programs sponsored by VP-level management.
Plant Manager
OTB GmbH & Co. KG
- Organized and managed production, supply chain and logistics areas.
- Managed diverse projects sponsored by CEO of OTB Holding.
- Centralized supply chain and production activities, generating savings of at least €450k and enabling structured material management.
- Automated and reorganized customer equipment cleaning, resulting in approx. €50k p.a. savings.
- Outsourced transportation logistics, achieving 35% annual savings impact of €200k.
- Directed employees and related programs to maximize team productivity and facility output.
- Planned and optimized daily plant functions to exceed customer expectations and achieve KPIs.
- Led, trained and coached plant staff to facilitate high levels of productivity and quality.
Manager Manufacturing Logistics
Motorola Inc.
- Organized and managed purchasing and logistic activities including personnel management and process improvements.
- Led a Black Belt project improving on-time delivery from avg. 75% to 90% for TETRA Base Stations, saving €500k.
- Managed approx. 20 DMAIC Green Belt projects, generating cost savings impact of at least €1 Mio (avg. €50k each).
- Delivered event-driven cost reductions amounting to €600k by transferring production steps to specialized companies.
- Oversaw production line transfer in Israel.
- Monitored daily activities, maximized performance and mentored team members.
- Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.
- Reduced waste and pursued revenue development strategies to align department with sales and profit targets.
Head of Purchasing Logistics
Siemens AG - Communications
- Organized and managed purchasing and logistics for ODM & EMS materials, coordinated local production planning & global material disposition, and broadband order fulfillment EMEA.
- Initiated and realized process and productivity improvements to guarantee optimal logistic performance.
- Implemented policies to reduce cost and eliminate waste.
- Monitored and evaluated vendor performance to ensure compliance with quality standards.
- Tracked contract performance metrics and reported issues or non-compliance.
- Identified opportunities to reduce lead times and improve inventory management.
- Developed and tracked metrics to measure supplier performance and cost savings.
- Negotiated pricing and terms with vendors to secure best value for the company.
MRP Controller
Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd. & Co. KG
- Managed MRP, critical parts management, performance reviews, project management, and KPI tracking.
- Forecasted production schedules and adjusted plans to accommodate changes in demand.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align production plans with customer requirements.
- Created and implemented tracking systems to monitor progress and meet deadlines.
- Used analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
- Planned production schedules considering employee production rates, company needs and seasonal changes.
PhD Candidate
Freie Universität Berlin
- Pursued doctorate at the Freie Universität Berlin (not finalized).
Operations Manager
DiaMed Latino America S.A.
- Managed material management and production planning, ensuring timely and accurate delivery of goods and services.
- Led hiring, onboarding and training of new hires to meet business requirements.
- Supervised operations staff and ensured compliance with company policies and procedures.
- Analyzed and reported on key performance metrics to senior management.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers to obtain best pricing and terms.
- Directed initiatives to improve work environment, company culture and overall business strategy.
Internal Auditor
Mannesmann S.A. (Mannesmann Auditing Ltd.)
- Conducted auditing projects in Material Management and Financial Departments, including reporting, system implementation and SOP development.
- Identified control gaps through in-depth research and assessment, suggesting methods for improvement.
- Followed established auditing processes to meet internal and regulatory requirements.
- Performed observations and evaluated supporting documents to supplement audit findings.
- Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
Export Manager
FiatAllis Latino Americana S.A. (CNH Group)
- Prepared import, export and supplier forms for customs submittal.
- Processed company's import permit and export license processes.
- Developed and maintained relationships with customs brokers, freight forwarders and customers.
- Obtained necessary import and export licenses and permits for shipments.
Active Reservist
German Armed Forces (Bundeswehr)
- demonstrating ongoing commitment to leadership, discipline, and national responsibility.
Industry experience
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Experienced in Manufacturing, Healthcare, Telecommunication, Biotechnology, Education, and Agriculture.
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Experienced in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Logistics, Procurement, Project Management, and Production.
Summary
Multilingual Operations Executive (DE/EN/ES/PT) with 25+ years of international plant leadership across electronics, medical devices, and industrial manufacturing. Proven track record delivering operational turnarounds, post-merger integrations, and AI-enabled performance systems — with P&L responsibility up to €100M across multi-site manufacturing organizations. Combines Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt expertise with hands-on AI implementation experience to drive delivery performance, scalability, profitability, and organizational readiness.
Skills
Plant Leadership (Multi-Site, P&L)
Operational Turnaround & Performance Improvement
Lean & Operational Excellence
End-To-End Supply Chain Management
Kpi Systems, Performance Management & Pmo
Cost Reduction, Productivity & Margin Improvement
People Leadership, Coaching & Talent Development
Post-Merger Integration & Transformation
Regulatory Compliance (Iso 13485, Iso 9001)
Stakeholder & Board-Level Communication
Ai Enabled Operations Management
Advanced Ms-Office Skills
Sap (R/3 Mm/Wm)
Oracle
Ms Dynamics Nav
Miro
Power Bi
Smartsheet
Microsoft Teams
Ai: Claude, Chatgpt, Copilot, N8n
Languages
Education
Freie Universität Berlin
Doctorate (not finalized)
Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais
MBA · Finance · Brazil
Pontifícia Universidade Católica de Minas Gerais
Bachelor's Degree, Business Administration · Business Administration · Brazil
Certifications & licenses
Business Process Design For Strategic Management
Massachusetts Institute Of Technology, USA
Design Thinking
University Of Oxford, UK
American Society For Quality (ASQ), Germany
Motorola, Germany
Motorola, Germany
Leadership Competency
Learning Campus Siemens AG, Germany
Financial Controlling
Volkshochschule Berlin, Germany
Production Cost Accounting & Productivity
IETEC Institute, Brazil
Accounting Principles & Auditing Methods
KPMG, Brazil
Statistics
Experience
Global experience
Expertise
Qualifications
Profile
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Martin is based in Birkenwerder, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.
Martin speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), Spanish (Advanced), Portuguese (Advanced).
Martin has at least 32 years of experience. During this time, Martin has worked in at least 12 different roles and for 12 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 8 months. Note that Martin may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.
Based on recent experience, Martin would be well-suited for roles such as: Plant Manager & Site Lead, Operations Plant Manager & Site Lead, Senior Director Operations and Director PMO & Continuous Improvement.
Martin's most recent position is Plant Manager & Site Lead at Yamaichi Electronics Deutschland GmbH.
In recent years, Martin has worked for Yamaichi Electronics Deutschland GmbH, Fluke Process Instruments GmbH, and SOMATEX Medical Technologies GmbH.
Martin is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing, Healthcare, and Telecommunication. Martin also has some experience in Biotechnology, Education, and Agriculture.
Martin is most experienced in business areas like Supply Chain Management, Operations, and Logistics. Martin also has some experience in Procurement, Project Management, and Production.
Martin has recently worked in industries like Manufacturing and Healthcare.
Martin has recently worked in business areas like Operations, Production, and Supply Chain Management.
Martin attended Freie Universität Berlin.
Martin has 10 certificates. Among them, these include: Master Black Belt, Business Process Design For Strategic Management, and Design Thinking.
The availability of Martin needs to be confirmed.
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