Nils-Simon (Simon) Runge-Independent Consultant | Trainer | Coach
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Experience
Independent Consultant | Trainer | Coach
LeanPlus
- Designing and implementing Lean projects in mid-sized companies and large corporations
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)
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
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
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
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
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.
Business area experience
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Experienced in Operations, Quality Assurance, Production, Project Management, Supply Chain Management, and 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
Education
Stuttgart Academy of Administration and Business
Business diploma, business administrator (VWA) · Three-year, part-time degree program · Stuttgart, Germany
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
Technical college entrance qualification
Certifications & licenses
Professio coaching training
Professio
ThyssenKrupp Impact
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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.
The availability of Nils-Simon needs to be confirmed.
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