Matthias Leicht - Technical Project Manager, Lean Consultant

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Salmsach, Switzerland

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Experience

Mar 2019 - Present

7 years 6 months

Consultant, Technical Project Manager

POCTIM Leicht

Consulting, leading, and contributing to projects for efficiency improvement, restructuring, process improvement, process outsourcing, and cost reduction in production, quality, and logistics
Interim management, especially in SMEs
Lean management
Bridging vacancies
Management and process consulting as a Lean Trainer
Technical Project Manager (IPMA Level D)

Aug 2018 - Feb 2019

7 months

CIP Manager, Lean Trainer

Westfalia Presstechnik GmbH & Co. KG

Identifying the need for changes in process flows
Developing improvement potential in documentation and implementing it through work instructions
Changing and improving tools in cooperation with toolmaking due to customer complaints, coordination with the customer
Reducing rework by two-thirds by introducing a 2-hour rule in a work instruction
Improving OEE on the presses through SMED workshops, including tool optimization, cutting setup time in half

Sep 2016 - Jul 2018

1 year 11 months

Trainer Lean Tools

Innopark AG Schweiz

Conducting training in various Lean tools

Jan 2015 - Aug 2016

1 year 8 months

Grüsch, Switzerland

Head of Quality Management, Lean Trainer

Wittenstein AG

Customer support and complaint handling (8D, Ishikawa diagram)
Process optimization and introduction of shopfloor management in production planning (materials, production control, management)

Dec 2011 - Dec 2014

3 years 1 month

Head of Lean Management

KOKI Technik Transmission Systems GmbH

Introduction of Lean methods in the company (SMED, OEE, 5S, Kaizen)
Implementation of an MES system with FORCAM and shopfloor management
Reduction of scrap from 7% to below 2%
Introduction of an idea management system with a benefit of €1.3 million in the first year
Training of about 300 employees in various Lean tools

Nov 2010 - Nov 2011

1 year 1 month

Jahnsdorf, Germany

Plant Manager Jahnsdorf Plant

KOKI Technik Transmission Systems GmbH

Responsibility for fine blanking, punching, bending, welding, and assembly with around 130 employees
Setup of production lines based on Lean principles and process optimization
Factory planning in the new plant
After the plant relocation, all key business figures were brought into the required range within three months

Mar 2009 - Oct 2010

1 year 8 months

Konstanz, Germany

Branch Manager

KOKI Technik Transmission Systems GmbH

Setup of a new production line (DL501 transmission production)
Project management for the relocation of the plant from Konstanz to Jahnsdorf (Saxony)

Sep 2007 - Feb 2009

1 year 6 months

Deputy Plant Manager

KOKI Technik Shifting Systems GmbH

Management of production and maintenance
Management of tool repair and toolmaking
In-house production of plastic tools for overmolding shift forks and bending tools on presses

Aug 2006 - Aug 2007

1 year 1 month

Konstanz, Germany

Deputy Head of Development

KOKI Technik Shifting Systems GmbH

Project management for Project E24 (transmission production)
Planning of the required machines, layout for the new line, procurement of the machines
Prototype production and monitoring of quality according to customer requirements

Feb 2005 - Jul 2006

1 year 6 months

Zürich, Switzerland

Managing Director, Member of the Board of Directors

AuroEquity Trading and Service AG

Jan 2003 - Jan 2005

2 years 1 month

Au, Switzerland

Managing Director

Edelmetalle + Recycling AG

Jan 2000 - Dec 2004

5 years

Meersburg, Germany

Project Manager for the Sale of Energy-Saving Lamps

Provera GmbH

International travel across Europe and Africa

Nov 1997 - Dec 1999

2 years 2 months

Commercial Clerk

Self-employed

Dec 1994 - Oct 1997

2 years 11 months

Portugal

Commercial Manager with Power of Attorney

RMC Ltd.

Jun 1990 - Nov 1994

4 years 6 months

Stuttgart, Germany

Field Sales Representative

IDUNA NOVA Insurance

Feb 1984 - May 1990

6 years 4 months

Responsible for production planning, AVOR

SDAG Wismut

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Manufacturing, Automotive, Metals and Mining, Professional Services, Energy, and Insurance.

Manufacturing

Automotive

Metals and Mining

Professional Services

Energy

Insurance

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Operations, Quality Assurance, Production, Project Management, Sales, and Logistics.

Operations

Quality Assurance

Production

Project Management

Sales

Logistics

Summary

Responsible, team-oriented leader
Excellent experience in evaluating all quality-related KPIs and initiating measures to improve processes
Knowledge as a Lean Trainer in the various Lean tools in production, quality, and logistics
Very good knowledge of quality management ISO 9001-2015 and IATF 16949
Experience working with customers and suppliers
Experience as a project manager from product development to SOP

Skills

Sap
Ms Office (Excel, Outlook, Word, Powerpoint)
Relational Database System
Aris (Process Modeling)
Erp System As 400
Igrafix
Erp-Baan Iv

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Education

Jul 1979 - Feb 1984

Chemnitz University of Technology

Dipl. Eng. in Mechanical Engineering / Process Design · Mechanical Engineering / Process Design · Chemnitz, Germany

Certifications & licenses

H&T Excellence driving to Perfection

IPMA certification Level D “Project Management”

Certified Quality Management Representative QMB ISO 9001-2015

Lean Production in advanced

Certified Quality Management Specialist QMF

Lean Production Controlling

University-certified “Train the Trainer” and thus the title “LEAN TRAINER”

University-certified “Lean Master Production”

University-certified “Value Creation Expert Production”

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 16

Experience in Manufacturing 17 y

Avg length 2 y 8 m

Longest experience 7 y 5 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 3 (Germany, Switzerland, Portugal)

Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles Consultant, Technical Project Manager, CIP Manager, Lean Trainer, Trainer Lean Tools

Main industries Manufacturing, Automotive, Metals and Mining

Main business areas Operations, Quality Assurance, Production

Qualifications

Highest degree Master

Certifications earned 9

Profile

Created

December 2024

Last Update

July 2026

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Matthias is based in Salmsach, Switzerland and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

Matthias speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced).

Matthias has at least 43 years of experience. During this time, Matthias has worked in at least 16 different roles and for 13 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 8 months. Note that Matthias may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Based on recent experience, Matthias would be well-suited for roles such as: Consultant, Technical Project Manager, CIP Manager, Lean Trainer, Trainer Lean Tools.

Matthias's most recent position is Consultant, Technical Project Manager at POCTIM Leicht.

In recent years, Matthias has worked for POCTIM Leicht.

Matthias is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing, Automotive, and Metals and Mining. Matthias also has some experience in Professional Services, Energy, and Insurance.

Matthias is most experienced in business areas like Operations, Quality Assurance, and Production. Matthias also has some experience in Project Management, Sales, and Logistics.

Matthias has recently worked in industries like Professional Services.

Matthias has recently worked in business areas like Logistics, Operations, and Project Management.

Matthias holds a Master in Mechanical Engineering / Process Design from Chemnitz University of Technology.

Matthias has 9 certificates. Among them, these include: H&T Excellence driving to Perfection, IPMA certification Level D “Project Management”, and Certified Quality Management Representative QMB ISO 9001-2015.

Matthias is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

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