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 and 1 month . 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 .

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Esslingen am Neckar, Germany

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Experience

Feb 2022 - Present

4 years 7 months

Independent Consultant | Trainer | Coach

LeanPlus

Designing and implementing Lean projects in mid-sized companies and large corporations

Oct 2019 - Jan 2022

2 years 4 months

Project Manager – Lean Leadership Team

Staufen.AG

Acquiring, planning, and implementing customer projects in mid-sized companies and large corporations
Shopfloor management - rollout with a focus on performance improvement and leadership excellence
Process support and coaching for managers at all levels
Implementation of order processing processes (from order entry to shipping)

Apr 2014 - Sep 2019

5 years 6 months

Head of Competence Center Unit Special Components

thyssenkrupp Aufzugswerke GmbH

Selection, staff 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 shopfloor management with a focus on quality and delivery reliability
Transformation of leadership structure and selection of managers

Dec 2011 - Mar 2014

2 years 4 months

Head of Project Management Business Process Management

thyssenkrupp Aufzugswerke GmbH

Building and structuring the project management area within business process management
Carrying out KAIZEN and Six Sigma projects in the plant
Project example: definition / optimization / 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 controls, frequency converters, and circuit boards
Leading 6 managers (150 employees)
Change project: relocation of a control type to the sister plant in Spain
KPI-oriented production management in a corporate environment

Mar 2007 - Jun 2009

2 years 4 months

Center Manager Decentralized Controls

thyssenkrupp Aufzugswerke GmbH

Change management, logistics, industrialization, process optimization, and production of decentralized controls
Systemic coaching, staffing, and qualification planning in a team with 3 managers (82 employees)
Project examples: development of level descriptions and introduction of ERA; transformation from skills-based workshop production to assembly line production of controls
Leadership development

Mar 2005 - Feb 2007

2 years

Lean-/Shopfloor Management Process Optimizer

thyssenkrupp Aufzugswerke GmbH

Planning, execution, and implementation of 5S and TPM workshops
Project example: setup of a paced production line for frequency converter production

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

Designing and implementing Lean projects in mid-sized companies and large corporations

My heart beats for modern, efficient production and the people who work in and on it. Together with them, I develop ambitious, measurable target pictures and turn them into reality.

It gives me joy and energy when employees and managers want to get a little better every day and work on their own skills to do so. I support them with my know-how in Lean management and systemic coaching.

Skills

Kpi-Oriented Production Management In A Corporate Environment
Change Management
Systemic Coaching
Leadership Development
Lean / Shopfloor 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 administrator (VWA) · Three-year, part-time degree program · Stuttgart, Germany

Sep 1999 - Feb 2004

University of Applied Sciences Oldenburg/Ostfriesland/Wilhelmshaven

Diplom-Ingenieur (FH) Electrical Engineering · Degree in Electrical Engineering, major in Automation Technology, specialization module Mechatronics · Oldenburg, Germany

Aug 1997 - Jul 1998

Technical college entrance qualification

...and 2 more

Certifications & licenses

Professio coaching training

Professio

ThyssenKrupp Impact

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 7

Experience in Manufacturing 14.5 y

Avg length 3 y

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 2026

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

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

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 and 1 month. Note that Nils-Simon may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

Nils-Simon holds a Doctorate in Three-year, part-time degree program from Stuttgart Academy of Administration and Business and a Bachelor in Degree in Electrical Engineering, major in Automation Technology, specialization module Mechatronics from University of Applied Sciences Oldenburg/Ostfriesland/Wilhelmshaven.

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

Nils-Simon is immediately available for suitable projects.

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