Michael G.-Interim Manager Head of Project Management
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Interim Manager Head of Project Management
Hubert Schlieckmann GmbH
Optimization and monitoring of project management
Internal and external stakeholder management
Conflict and escalation management
Customer contact
Leading team meetings
Planning, coordinating and managing projects while taking customer and project milestones into account
Preparing, monitoring and adhering to financial and personnel planning
Schedule monitoring and ensuring project and product quality
Welded assemblies made from 7,000 series aluminum extrusion profiles
Complex chassis assemblies made from stamped, forged and cast parts
Module carriers, structural elements, door components
Progressive and transfer presses, robotic welding, automated assembly, mechanical aluminum profile processing
6 team members
Program Manager for Automotive Projects
freeglass GmbH & Co. KG
Independent management of a project for door and aero trim for 3 Audi platforms
Meeting customer requirements by managing available resources in product development, production, quality and purchasing
Leading the cross-functional team
Customer contact at 2 locations
Leading team meetings
Planning, coordinating and managing the project while taking customer and project milestones into account
Preparing, monitoring and adhering to the financial plan
Schedule monitoring and ensuring project and product quality
Responsible for project documentation and internal and external communication
Planning trials to ensure deliveries to customer logistics as well as test and sample parts
Contact person for the master buck
High-gloss door and aero trim
Injection molding on rotary platen machines, gate removal by laser
CI marking by laser, fully automated assembly of aero trim
Budget 12 m€, 15 team members
Program Manager for Automotive Projects
Rogers GmbH
Independent management of 5 automotive projects
Meeting customer requirements by managing available resources in product development, production, quality and purchasing
Introduction of quality roadmaps and completion of commercial agreements
Responsible for planning and managing the cross-functional team
Contact person for assigned automotive projects from the design phase through SOP
Responsible for project documentation and internal and external communication
Leading weekly internal and external project meetings
Leading engineering change meetings
Creating and maintaining schedules to track project status
Following up on project team members' tasks to ensure that they are completed on time and in line with project requirements
Responsible for identifying project risks and introducing preventive measures
Escalating issues where required and appropriate
Busbars between inverter and electric drive motor for electric vehicles
Stamping, bending, forming, deburring, laminating copper and aluminum
Automatic assembly and automated testing
Budget 24 m€, 15 team members
Consultant for Optimizing Project Management / PMO Processes
Atreus GmbH für Nanogate NRW GmbH
Optimization of project management / PMO processes based on the Daimler launch project
Optimization of project management processes and introduction of professional project management
Advisory support for transforming project management from Automotive-TIER 2 to TIER 1 processes
Support in project management for the “Daimler Front Module Launch Project” and ensuring a smooth launch
Advisory support for improvements and process optimization in day-to-day operations (e.g. regular communication, milestones, gate reviews)
Optimization of daily workflows and regular communication with end customer Daimler and other parties involved
Coaching employees in new processes and procedures while involving the departments concerned (development, production, purchasing, industrial engineering, quality and controlling)
Budget 12 m€, 10 team members
Program Manager
Megatech Management GmbH
Production of a center console in several equipment variants for the successor to the Audi A3
Coordination of product development
Leading the project team
Budget responsibility and control
Regular update meetings with the end customer
Regular update meetings with management
Cubing and color matching at the end customer
Implementation of engineering changes
Coordination of the launch at the manufacturing plant
Tooling follow-up
Center console and components for it
Injection molding, mirror welding, hot riveting, semi-automated assembly
Budget 70 m€, 12 team members
Launch Support and Program Manager
Tenneco Automotive Europe bvba
Launch support for BR 463 shock absorbers, conventional and adjustable
Production of conventional gas-pressure shock absorbers and electrically adjustable gas-pressure shock absorbers
Regular update meetings with the end customer
Tracking open issues
Improvement of production equipment
Program Manager for conventional BR 463 shock absorbers
Program management for conventional gas-pressure shock absorbers
Leadership of the interdisciplinary team
Budget responsibility
Regular update meetings with management
Implementation of engineering changes
Supplier management for a Chinese supplier
Production of hollow-drilled piston rods
Regular conference calls with the supplier
Developing improvement opportunities
Monitoring progress
Shock absorbers and their components
Fine blanking, coarse blanking, tumbling, automated assembly, MIG welding, painting
Budget 25 m€, 3 team members
Sr. Program Manager
Adient Ltd. & Co. KG
Program Manager for AU 651 Audi A8 2nd-row headrests
Headrests with plastic carrier, foam core and sewn cover in fabric or leather
Coordination of product development
Support of the project teams
Budget responsibility and control
Regular update meetings with the end customer
Regular update meetings with management
Implementation of engineering changes
Coordination of the launch at the manufacturing plant
2nd-row headrests for Europe, China and NA as well as for Audi Sport
Injection molding, laminating, painting, assembly, sewing covers in fabric and leather, automated final inspection
Budget 70 m€, 10 team members
Program Manager for PO 536 FC
Yanfeng Europe Automotive Interior Systems
Center console with magnesium die-cast carrier, laminated and painted surfaces
Support of the project teams
Budget responsibility and control
Regular update meetings with the end customer
Regular update meetings with management
Implementation of engineering changes
Monitoring of production implementation
Tools and equipment
Cubing and colour matching at the end customer
Coordination of the launch at the manufacturing plant
Center console
Injection molding, laminating, covering, aluminum die casting, chrome plating, painting
Budget 75 m€, 10 team members
Tooling Coordinator for VW536 FC, PO 536 DP and FC
Yanfeng Europe Automotive Interior Systems
Center consoles and door panels for Touareg and Ceyenne
Monitoring tool production in China and Europe
Sampling
Optimization loops
Leadership and coordination of a team of 6 tooling coordinators
Regular update meetings with the end customer
Regular update meetings with management
Center consoles and door panels
Injection molding, laminating, covering, magnesium die casting, chrome plating, painting
Budget 0 m€, 6 team members
Program Manager for VW326 Tiguan door panels
Yanfeng Europe Automotive Interior Systems
Door panel with laminated upper section and inserts and armrests made from renewable raw materials
Coordination of product development
Support of the project teams
Budget responsibility and control
Regular update meetings with the end customer
Regular update meetings with management
Implementation of engineering changes
Monitoring of production implementation
Tools and equipment
Cubing and colour matching at the end customer
Coordination of the launch at the manufacturing plant
Door panels
Thermoforming of renewable raw materials and covering with fabric and synthetic leather in a one-step process, stamping, injection molding, IMG covering, ultrasonic welding, fully automated assembly
Budget 200 m€, 12 team members
Launch Support BR205 Soft and Hard Trim in South Africa
IAC-Feltex (Pty), Ltd.
Launch Support BR205 Soft Trim and Hard Trim in South Africa
Pillar Trim Programme laminated with knitted fabric
Start-up of injection molding tools, including tool optimization
Support of the local toolmaking operation
Start-up of the laminating line
Optimization of the process flow
Regular update meetings with the customer
Implementation of Engineering Changes
Carpets, trunk linings, wheel arch liners
Start-up of carpet forming tools
Start-up of foaming tools
Start-up of HF welding systems
Start-up of trunk forming tools
Start-up of punching tools
Start-up of waterjet trimming
Pillar trims, vehicle carpets, tailgate trim, trunk linings, wheel arch liners
Injection molding, fully automated assembly, manual assembly, laminating, folding, US welding, carpet forming, foaming, waterjet trimming, HF welding, needle-felt forming
Budget 75 m€, 5 team members
Lead Engineer BR205 Pillar Trim
IAC International Automotive Components
Management of product development
Pillar Trim Programme laminated with knitted fabric
Support of the external design house
Exchange of information with the project teams in USA, RSA and China
Preparation of quotations
Regular update meetings with the customer
Installation trials on the pilot line
Engineering Changes
Prototypes
Tools and equipment
Pillar trims, tailgate trim, trunk linings
Injection molding, fully automated assembly, manual assembly, laminating, folding, US welding, hot-air welding
Budget 25 m€, 2 team members
Platform Manager
SIAC Shanghai International Automotive Components
Platform Manager BBAC (Beijing Benz Automotive Company)
Pillar Trim Programme laminated with knitted fabric and, in a luxury version, with microfiber fleece
Trunk lid trim with GID window frame
Coordination of product development
Support of the project teams
Preparation of quotations
Regular update meetings with the customer
Engineering Changes
Conducting regular internal audits
Monitoring the implementation from a production engineering perspective
Prototypes
Tools and equipment
Planning and implementation of a production transfer
Pillar trims, tailgate trim, trunk linings
Injection molding, fully automated assembly, manual assembly, laminating, folding, US welding and mirror welding
Budget 70 m€, 6 team members
Programme Manager
IAC International Automotive Components
External programme manager for 3 Pillar Trim Programmes following the departure of the PM
Budget responsibility and control
Coordination of product development
Support of the project teams
Monitoring the implementation from a production engineering perspective
Prototypes
Tools and equipment
Pillar trims
Injection molding, fully automated assembly, manual assembly, laminating, folding, US welding, mirror welding
Budget 200 m€, 12 team members
External Programme Manager for the introduction of continuous improvements
Johnson Controls Interior Systems
Problem Solving / Corrective Action / 8D Process / Kepner-Tregoe
High Level Quality Systems / Layered Process Audit / Kamishibai
APQP, FMEAs, Control Plans, Process Flow Charts
JCMS (5S, Standardised Work, Kaizen)
Supplier Quality Management, Balanced Score Card
Continuous Improvement Project
8D, 5 Phase, Layered Process Audit
Budget 0 m€, 0 team members
External Consultant for Plastics Processing
Mercedes-Benz Espana S.A.
Supplier audit
Recording of existing processes, tools, machines and equipment
On-site optimization of injection molding and welding processes at a local supplier
Auditing of the TS 16949 system
Bumpers
Injection molding, painting, manual assembly, semi-automatic assembly, welding
Budget 0 m€, 0 team members
External Consultant for Plastics Processing
Fujian Daimler
Optimization of existing injection molds, welding equipment and assembly fixtures for a new production launch
On-site process optimization at local suppliers
Acceptance of tools localized in China
Granting of grain approvals
Development of alternative manufacturing processes
Adapting European manufacturing techniques to local conditions
Optimization of existing production equipment
Implementation of Engineering Changes
Support in preparing the required documents
MoldFlow analyses, DVP&R
Control Plans, (X-Bar)-R Charts
Complete vehicle interior and bumpers
Injection molding, painting, manual assembly, semi-automatic assembly, laminating, manual folding, Heat Steaking
Budget 0 m€, 2 team members
Project Manager for Mercedes Benz W212 Pillar Trims and Footrests
SIAC Shanghai International Automotive Components
Management of the project team, leadership of regular project meetings
Customer visits and line trials in Beijing
Supplier support in China and Europe
Process development at the customer and local suppliers
Redesign of the production process
Optimization of existing production equipment
Implementation of Engineering Changes
Support in preparing the required documents
Work Instructions, APQP, PPAP, MoldFlow analyses, DVP&R, Control Plans, (X-Bar)-R Charts
Presentations for the customer
A/B/C-pillars, laminated with knitted fabric and microfiber fleece, footrest
Injection molding, laminating, manual folding, ultrasonic welding, manual assembly
Budget 0 m€, 6 team members
Project Manager for VW Touareg II Side Panel and Tailgate Trims
IAC International Automotive Components
Design and manufacturing implementation of customer requirements into a finished product
Creation of Class-A surface data in cooperation with the customer
Creation of B-release data with an external design studio
Planning of tools and production equipment
Preparation of cost calculations, processing of changes
Production of prototypes and small-series parts through to series production
Creation and maintenance of Open Issues lists
Supplier support, acceptance of tools and equipment in Italy, Slovakia and the Czech Republic
Presentation of the latest components to the end customer in Wolfsburg and Bratislava
Coordinating the individual components in terms of shape and position
Manufacturing support during the production launch at the individual production plants
Colour Matching
Side panel trims and tailgate trims
Thermoforming of renewable raw materials and Dilour using pinch-edge tools, stamping, injection molding, ultrasonic welding, fully automatic and semi-automatic assembly
Engineering Manager, Director Technical Services, Divisional Program Launch Manager
Various companies
- Process Engineer
- Manufacturing Engineer
- Group Leader in Research, Development and Design
- Engineering Manager
- Director of Technical Services
- Divisional Program Launch Manager
- Program Manager / Team Leader Matching
- Operations Manager / Supply Chain Manager
- Head of Commercial Purchasing Tools and Machines
- Program Manufacturing Lead
Industry experience
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Experienced in Manufacturing and Automotive.
Business area experience
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Experienced in Project Management, Product Development, Production, Operations, Supply Chain Management, and Procurement.
Skills
- Exterior Equipment, Bumpers, Fuel Flaps, Pillar Trim
- Interior Equipment, Instrument Panels, Center Consoles, Door Panels, Headliners, Overhead Systems, Tailgate Trim, Pillar Trim
- Plastics Technology, Injection Molding, Gid, 2k Injection Molding, In Mould Decoration, In Mould Graining, Laminating, Bonding, Folding
- Program Management, More Than 25 Years Of Experience As A Program Manager In The Automotive Industry
Languages
Education
Bergische Universität Gesamthochschule Wuppertal
Diplom-Ingenieur · Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, specialization in Plastics Technology · Wuppertal, Germany
Gebrüder Happich GmbH & Co. KG
Toolmaker · Wuppertal, Germany
Certifications & licenses
Kepner-Tregoe
Integrated Program Management System
Lean Manufacturing, Serious Practitioner, Saturn University
Lean Manufacturing, Saturn University
Synchronous Organisation Workshop
Conducting Performance Appraisals
Failure Mode and Effect Analysis
Conflict Resolution Training
QS-9000 Element 4.4 Design Control
QS-9000 Element 4.5 Document & Data Control
QS-9000 Internal Auditor
Mitarbeiter Motivation
Training für Führungskräfte
Statistics
Experience
Global experience
Expertise
Qualifications
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Michael is based in Wuppertal, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.
Michael speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced).
Michael has at least 33 years of experience. During this time, Michael has worked in at least 18 different roles and for 15 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 8 months. Note that Michael may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.
Based on recent experience, Michael would be well-suited for roles such as: Interim Manager Head of Project Management, Program Manager for Automotive Projects, Consultant for Optimizing Project Management / PMO Processes.
Michael's most recent position is Interim Manager Head of Project Management at Hubert Schlieckmann GmbH.
In recent years, Michael has worked for Hubert Schlieckmann GmbH, freeglass GmbH & Co. KG, and Rogers GmbH.
Michael is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing and Automotive.
Michael is most experienced in business areas like Project Management, Product Development, and Production. Michael also has some experience in Operations, Supply Chain Management, and Procurement.
Michael has recently worked in industries like Automotive and Manufacturing.
Michael has recently worked in business areas like Project Management, Product Development, and Quality Assurance.
Michael holds a Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, specialization in Plastics Technology from Bergische Universität Gesamthochschule Wuppertal.
Michael has 13 certificates. Among them, these include: Kepner-Tregoe, Integrated Program Management System, Lean Manufacturing, Serious Practitioner, and Saturn University.
The availability of Michael needs to be confirmed.
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