Nenad C.-Interim Manager, Consultant and Coach
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Interim Manager in Project Management, Manufacturing, Infrastructure, Process Flow and OEE – Production and Test Lab
Trench Group Austria
- Coordinated projects to expand the production and testing of coils for electrical power technology used in substations
- Analyzed business cases for manufacturing concepts and saved €1.9 million as a result
- Planned and implemented infrastructure projects, including a test lab, with internal departments, structural engineers, architects, fire protection and sound insulation specialists, authorities and test technology development; saved €50,000 and met project deadlines
- Procured container buildings efficiently
- Coordinated the internal project team in a focused and people-oriented manner and did not shy away from conflicts: layout planning, development, test technology, OEE, production management and management
- Analyzed the plant’s process flow and OEE and saved €200,000 in additional building costs
- Implemented project management tools in the specialist department
- Ensured transparent communication and reporting, thereby enabling decisions by senior management
Consultant and Interim Manager in Project Management
Simplon GmbH
- Developed and implemented the project management process within the company
- Introduced project management to the organization and provided training
- Ensured communication and reporting
- Created processes, workflows and template documents
- Managed interim projects for the product development process and production of bikes
- Analyzed supplier business cases and facilitated decisions
- Set priorities and brought projects to completion
- Managed suppliers, led a task force and increased output at suppliers in Portugal
- Handed over responsibilities to the organization so that project management could be practiced independently in the future
- Coached and developed employees
Consultant and Interim Manager in Project Management, Management Onboarding and Executive Coaching
Simplon GmbH
- Developed and implemented the project management process within the company, shortening project timelines by 6 months, ensuring a smooth ramp-up and thereby saving €250,000 in employee costs per project in the future
- Managed 9 bike development projects through to series production while meeting schedule, cost and quality targets
- Trained the organization in project management
- Ensured communication and reporting, enabling well-founded decisions
- Created processes, workflows and template documents
- Conducted business case analyses of suppliers
- Led the task force to increase the output of a supplier in Portugal and increased the output of carbon frames by 20%
- Renegotiated a supplier’s delivery volume and reduced costs by €120,000
- Conducted interviews and coached two new project managers
Consultant in Project Management and Organizational Development, Executive Coach
Demmel AG
- Managed projects for the production of plastic injection-molded parts for the automotive industry, introduced a project structure and accelerated completion by 3 months
- Analyzed existing project management processes and methods within the company
- Developed a tailored project management process for handing over projects to the plant in order to achieve a process audit according to IATF 16949, thereby reducing project timelines by around 2 months and decreasing production errors
- Coached a project manager and helped him actively apply project management
- Conducted team development workshops, thereby improving teamwork
Consultant, Trainer, Scrum Master and Coach
Demmel AG
- Conducted team development using Team Canvas
- Delivered training in Lean Production, value stream mapping and the agile Scrum method
- Supported Scrum projects as Scrum Master, thereby improving the effectiveness of collaboration
- Developed the organization and advised on filling leadership positions
- Coached managers
Consultant for Assembly Equipment Concepts and Requirements Specifications
thyssenkrupp Dynamic Components
Coached and supported in:
- Created a project schedule for the acquisition phase
- Created a requirements specification for assembly equipment
- Developed assembly concepts and design improvements, saving €600k
- Evaluated assembly concepts and made a procurement recommendation
- Developed new template documents for inquiries for new assembly equipment
Department Leader Manufacturing Engineering
thyssenkrupp Components Technology Hungary Ltd.
- Built a department from scratch with 9 employees at a new site in Hungary
- Led a launch project for steering gear production, introduced agile methods, and increased production output from 1 to 60 units/h within 8 months
- Managed the project implementation of final assembly and powerpack assembly equipment and saved €400k per machine through efficient concepts
- Developed modular equipment concepts based on Industry 4.0, achieving savings of €1.1 million per system
Team Leader Assembly Planning
thyssenkrupp Presta AG
- Led a machine procurement team of 7 employees
- Managed the project implementation of pre-assembly and final assembly equipment for steering gears (budget: €50 million)
- Developed process improvements for the department and improved project implementation as a result
Program Manager Assembly Planning
thyssenkrupp Presta AG
- Led the machine project managers in the manufacturing and assembly of a DualPinion steering gear
- Was responsible for achieving the project goals for 5 international machine projects (budget: €25 million)
- Ensured communication within the project and with other departments and plants
- Optimized the equipment concepts' costs with the machine supplier, saving €700k
Project Manager Assembly Planning
thyssenkrupp Presta AG
- Led 2 machine projects (€7 million) for the pre-assembly of powerpacks and was responsible for cost, schedule, and quality targets
- Provided technical leadership to 8 team members and ensured communication with the machine supplier
- Planned the manufacturing processes (assembly, welding, bonding) and conducted design reviews with the supplier
- Developed the design with regard to Design for Manufacturing
- Conducted extensive acceptance tests of assembly equipment
Assembly Manufacturing Planner
thyssenkrupp Presta SteerTec Mülheim GmbH
- Planned and implemented 4 machinery projects for steering system assembly (EUR 2 million)
- Implemented a machinery project with the machine supplier for the Chinese site and planned the manufacturing processes
- Created the PFMEA, cycle time analyses and assembly concepts
Industry experience
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Experienced in Manufacturing, Automotive, Sport, and Energy.
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Experienced in Operations, Project Management, Production, Quality Assurance, Procurement, and Human Resources.
Summary
I have gained extensive experience in industrialization, structuring and managing highly complex projects, as well as leadership in technology-oriented companies, from development through to series production. I have further developed my experience through personal development and coaching. I combine these experiences and offer them to my clients for the individual and sustainable resolution of challenges in their companies.
I am assertive, motivating and have a hands-on mentality. Through my analytical and connected thinking and strong powers of observation, I can quickly recognize relationships, simplify complex topics and clearly, objectively and purposefully identify weaknesses at both process and people level. I also do not shy away from conflicts when this serves the goals of the project and the company. My way of working leads to shorter project timelines, significantly improved communication within projects, greater transparency and therefore faster decisions and cost savings in projects worth several hundred thousand euros.
Specific tasks and challenges are solved, resulting in sustainable improvement. Company processes and workflows are implemented, and managers and employees are trained. I work in a structured, solution-oriented and people-focused way. In dynamic situations, I am the rock in the surf and remain calm. People connect and mutual trust grows. They gain common direction and structure and continue to develop. Tasks can be handled more efficiently, easily and creatively.
Skills
- Management
- Project Management
- Production Technology, Plant Concepts And Product Development
- Product Development And Procurement Process For Machinery
- Production And Ramp-Up
- Oee Improvement
- Launch Management
- Infrastructure
- Leadership And Team Development
- Lean Production
- Agile / Scrum
Languages
Education
South Westphalia University of Applied Sciences
Diploma Engineer in Mechatronics (University of Applied Sciences) · Mechatronics · Iserlohn, Germany
Gymnasium An der Stenner
Abitur · Iserlohn, Germany
Certifications & licenses
DBVC-Certified Business Coach
DBVC
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Experience
Global experience
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Profile
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Nenad is based in Markt Schwaben, Germany and prefers 100% remote projects.
Nenad speaks the following languages: German (Native), Serbian (Native), English (Advanced).
Nenad has at least 16 years of experience. During this time, Nenad has worked in at least 11 different roles and for 7 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 6 months. Note that Nenad may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.
Based on recent experience, Nenad would be well-suited for roles such as: Interim Manager in Project Management, Manufacturing, Infrastructure, Process Flow and OEE – Production and Test Lab, Consultant and Interim Manager in Project Management, Consultant and Interim Manager in Project Management, Management Onboarding and Executive Coaching.
Nenad's most recent position is Interim Manager in Project Management, Manufacturing, Infrastructure, Process Flow and OEE – Production and Test Lab at Trench Group Austria.
In recent years, Nenad has worked for Trench Group Austria, Simplon GmbH, Demmel AG, and thyssenkrupp Dynamic Components.
Nenad is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing, Automotive, and Sport. Nenad also has some experience in Energy.
Nenad is most experienced in business areas like Project Management, Operations, and Production. Nenad also has some experience in Quality Assurance, Procurement, and Human Resources.
Nenad has recently worked in industries like Manufacturing, Automotive, and Sport.
Nenad has recently worked in business areas like Project Management, Operations, and Production.
Nenad holds a Bachelor in Mechatronics from South Westphalia University of Applied Sciences.
Nenad has 2 certificates. These include: DBVC-Certified Business Coach and Project Management Professional.
The availability of Nenad needs to be confirmed.
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