Nils-Simon Runge - Independent Consultant | Trainer

Q: Where is Nils-Simon based?

Nils-Simon is based in Esslingen am Neckar, Germany .

Q: What languages does Nils-Simon speak?

Nils-Simon speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced) .

Q: How many years of experience does Nils-Simon have?

Nils-Simon has at least 21 years of experience. During this time, Nils-Simon has worked in at least 7 different roles and for 3 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 3 years . Note that Nils-Simon may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Nils-Simon's latest experience?

Nils-Simon's most recent position is Independent Consultant | Trainer | Coach at LeanPlus .

Q: What companies has Nils-Simon worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Nils-Simon has worked for LeanPlus and Staufen.AG .

Q: Which industries is Nils-Simon most experienced in?

Nils-Simon is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing and Professional Services .

Q: Which business areas is Nils-Simon most experienced in?

Nils-Simon is most experienced in business areas like Operations , Quality Assurance , and Production . Nils-Simon also has some experience in Project Management , Supply Chain Management , and Logistics .

Q: Which industries has Nils-Simon worked in recently?

Nils-Simon has recently worked in industries like Professional Services .

Q: Which business areas has Nils-Simon worked in recently?

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

Recommended expert

Esslingen am Neckar, Germany

Experience

Feb 2022 - Present

4 years 2 months

Independent Consultant | Trainer | Coach

LeanPlus

Design and implementation of lean projects in mid-sized companies and corporations

Oct 2019 - Jan 2022

2 years 4 months

Project Manager – Lean Leadership Team

Staufen.AG

Acquisition, planning, and execution of client projects in mid-sized companies and corporations
Shop floor management implementation with a focus on performance improvement and leadership excellence
Process support and coaching for leaders at all levels
Implementation of order processing workflows (order entry to shipping)

Apr 2014 - Sep 2019

5 years 6 months

Head of Competence Center Unit Special Components

thyssenkrupp Aufzugswerke GmbH

Selection, personnel development, mentoring, and leadership of 8 managers (220 employees)
Lean project examples: EVOLUTION lead time reduction from 28 to 7 days, efficiency increase of 54%
Introduction of shop floor management focusing on quality and delivery reliability
Transformation of leadership structure and leader selection

Dec 2011 - Mar 2014

2 years 4 months

Head of Project Management – Business Process Management

thyssenkrupp Aufzugswerke GmbH

Establishment and structuring of the project management department within business process management
Execution of KAIZEN and Six Sigma projects in the plant
Project example: definition, optimization, and KPI controlling of all end-to-end business processes

Jul 2009 - Nov 2011

2 years 5 months

Production Manager Competence Center Unit Electrical Systems

thyssenkrupp Aufzugswerke GmbH

Assembly and final inspection of control units, frequency converters, and circuit boards
Leadership of 6 managers (150 employees)
Change project: relocation of a control unit type to the Spanish sister plant
KPI-driven production management in a corporate environment

Mar 2007 - Jun 2009

2 years 4 months

Center Manager for Decentralized Controls

thyssenkrupp Aufzugswerke GmbH

Change management, logistics, industrialization, process optimization, and manufacturing of decentralized controls
Systemic coaching, staffing, and qualification planning in the department with 3 managers (82 employees)
Project examples: development of level descriptions and introduction of ERA; transformation from competence-oriented workshop production to flow production of controls
Leadership development

Mar 2005 - Feb 2007

2 years

Lean/Shopfloor Management Process Optimizer

thyssenkrupp Aufzugswerke GmbH

Planning, conducting, and implementing 5S and TPM workshops
Project example: establishing a paced production line for frequency converter manufacturing

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Manufacturing and Professional Services.

Manufacturing

Professional Services

Business Area Experience

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

Operations

Quality Assurance

Production

Project Management

Supply Chain Management

Logistics

Summary

Design and implementation of lean projects in mid-sized companies and corporations

My heart beats for modern, efficient production and the people who work in and on it. Together with them, I create challenging, measurable target visions and implement them.

It gives me joy and energy when employees and leaders strive to get better every day and work on their own skills. I support them with my lean management know-how and systemic coaching.

Skills

Kpi-driven Production Management In A Corporate Environment
Change Management
Systemic Coaching
Leadership Development
Lean/shop Floor Management Methods
Six Sigma Black Belt

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Education

Sep 2005 - Sep 2008

Stuttgart Academy of Administration and Business

Business diploma, Business Economist (VWA) · Three-year, part-time study · Stuttgart, Germany

Sep 1999 - Feb 2004

University of Applied Sciences Oldenburg/Ostfriesland/Wilhelmshaven

Diploma Engineer (FH) in Electrical Engineering · Electrical engineering studies, specialization in automation engineering, advanced module in mechatronics · Oldenburg, Germany

Aug 1997 - Jul 1998

Technical secondary school

...and 2 more

Certifications & licenses

Professio Coaching Training

Professio

Six Sigma/Lean Black Belt Training

ThyssenKrupp Impact

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 7

Experience in Manufacturing 14.5 y

Avg length 2 y 11 m

Longest experience 5 y 5 m

Expertise

Recent roles Independent Consultant | Trainer | Coach, Project Manager – Lean Leadership Team, Head of Competence Center Unit Special Components

Main industries Manufacturing, Professional Services

Main business areas Operations, Quality Assurance, Production

Qualifications

Highest degree Doctorate

Certifications earned 2

Profile

Created

March 2022

Last Update

August 2025

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Nils-Simon based?

Nils-Simon is based in Esslingen am Neckar, Germany.

What languages does Nils-Simon speak?

Nils-Simon speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced).

How many years of experience does Nils-Simon have?

Nils-Simon has at least 21 years of experience. During this time, Nils-Simon has worked in at least 7 different roles and for 3 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 3 years. Note that Nils-Simon may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Nils-Simon be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Nils-Simon would be well-suited for roles such as: Independent Consultant | Trainer | Coach, Project Manager – Lean Leadership Team, Head of Competence Center Unit Special Components.

What is Nils-Simon's latest experience?

Nils-Simon's most recent position is Independent Consultant | Trainer | Coach at LeanPlus.

What companies has Nils-Simon worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Nils-Simon has worked for LeanPlus and Staufen.AG.

Which industries is Nils-Simon most experienced in?

Nils-Simon is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing and Professional Services.

Which business areas is Nils-Simon most experienced in?

Nils-Simon is most experienced in business areas like Operations, Quality Assurance, and Production. Nils-Simon also has some experience in Project Management, Supply Chain Management, and Logistics.

Which industries has Nils-Simon worked in recently?

Nils-Simon has recently worked in industries like Professional Services.

Which business areas has Nils-Simon worked in recently?

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

What is Nils-Simon's education?

Nils-Simon holds a Doctorate in Three-year, part-time study from Stuttgart Academy of Administration and Business and a Bachelor in Electrical engineering studies, specialization in automation engineering, advanced module in mechatronics from University of Applied Sciences Oldenburg/Ostfriesland/Wilhelmshaven.

Does Nils-Simon have any certificates?

Nils-Simon has 2 certificates. These include: Professio Coaching Training and Six Sigma/Lean Black Belt Training.

What is the availability of Nils-Simon?

Nils-Simon is immediately available for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Nils-Simon?

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