Ralf Kuppinger - Project Manager for Production & Logistics

Q: Where is Ralf based?

Ralf is based in Fridolfing, Germany .

Q: What languages does Ralf speak?

Ralf speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), French (Elementary), Portuguese (Elementary) .

Q: How many years of experience does Ralf have?

Ralf has at least 25 years of experience. During this time, Ralf has worked in at least 9 different roles and for 17 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 3 months . Note that Ralf may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Ralf's latest experience?

Ralf's most recent position is Project Manager at Rosenberger High Frequency Technology .

Q: What companies has Ralf worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Ralf has worked for Rosenberger High Frequency Technology , Carl Zeiss SMT , Freeglass Saint-Gobain GmbH & Co. KG , Carl Zeiss SMO , and Textilservice Stangelmayer GmbH .

Q: Which industries is Ralf most experienced in?

Ralf is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing , Retail , and Automotive . Ralf also has some experience in Professional Services , Information Technology , and Utilities .

Q: Which business areas is Ralf most experienced in?

Ralf is most experienced in business areas like Project Management , Procurement , and Supply Chain Management . Ralf also has some experience in Operations , Product Development , and Production .

Q: Which industries has Ralf worked in recently?

Ralf has recently worked in industries like Manufacturing , Automotive , and Utilities .

Q: Which business areas has Ralf worked in recently?

Ralf has recently worked in business areas like Procurement , Project Management , and Operations .

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Fridolfing, Germany

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Experience

Sep 2023 - Present

3 years

Fridolfing, Germany

Project Manager

Rosenberger High Frequency Technology

Project management for the specification and selection of a supplier portal with focus on quality management
Optimization and digitalization of the maturity process
Support in adapting the CAQ system as part of the SAP rollout

Jul 2023 - Present

3 years 2 months

Consultant

Carl Zeiss SMT

Consulting a printed circuit board manufacturer in the planning and setup of a clean room
Project management / coordination of the involved trades and stakeholders
Procurement of mechanical and electronic components
Commissioning, sample approval, acceptance

Feb 2023 - Present

3 years 7 months

Project Manager

Freeglass Saint-Gobain GmbH & Co. KG

Specification and procurement of assembly and testing equipment for Tesla and other vehicle projects
Supplier selection
Project management within industrialization up to commissioning, acceptance and sample approval
Layout planning of the assembly hall

Feb 2023 - Jul 2023

6 months

Project Manager

Carl Zeiss SMO

Supplier selection for the procurement of components for the AIMS EUV 3.0 system (measurement and repair system for photomasks / microchip production)
Technical development of suppliers regarding specification requirements / cleanliness / clean room suitability
Acceptance tests and sample approvals

Oct 2022 - Aug 2023

11 months

Fridolfing, Germany

Project Manager

Rosenberger High Frequency Technology

Procurement of tools (injection molding, stamping / bending processes, etc.)
Coordination of the maturity process and sample approval
Coordination of design, quality assurance and suppliers as part of feasibility checks
Coordination and escalation of changes
Recommendations regarding supplier selection based on the technical concept of the respective suppliers

Aug 2022 - Jan 2023

6 months

Kolbermoor, Germany

Project Manager

Textilservice Stangelmayer GmbH

Analysis of the current logistics processes and structures
Development of optimization potential to improve efficiency and reduce costs
Development of a target concept for optimal space use through an optimized warehouse strategy and demand-based material flow
Support during implementation: definition of requirements for warehouse technology, supplier selection, project management in the design and commissioning phase

Oct 2021 - Jul 2022

10 months

Rohrdorf, Germany

Purchasing Support

Wiekon GmbH

Comparison of planned and actual delivery dates for plant components
Identification of alternative suppliers in case of supply failure
Feedback on delivery date changes to project control
Maintenance of master data in the merchandise management system

Aug 2021 - Jul 2022

1 year

Portugal

Technical Project Manager

Energy Supplier

Planning the dismantling of production equipment and setting up suitable recycling resources
Market research, systematic supplier selection for new production and recycling systems to be purchased
Coordination of all involved departments and partners
Scheduling and project control

Jul 2019 - Sep 2021

2 years 3 months

Oberkochen, Germany

Technical Supplier Manager

Carl Zeiss SMT

Procurement of assemblies and modules for equipment used in microchip production (wafer)
Technical support in supplier selection
Coordination of purchasing and development activities
Interface coordination between development, purchasing, and supplier
Process optimization at the supplier

Sep 2017 - Dec 2019

2 years 4 months

Bonn, Germany

Project Manager

SGL Carbon

Identification of customer requirements and framework conditions
Specification of the required production equipment
Optimization and procurement of presses, tools, heat treatment systems, and injection molding machines
Evaluation of quotations, assessment, and selection of equipment suppliers
Planning and cost-effectiveness assessment of automation solutions
Coordination of conversion and relocation measures
Project and supplier management
Identification of requirements and framework conditions for fully automated inspection systems for measuring and optical testing of graphite components
Specification of the inspection systems
Evaluation of quotations, assessment, and selection of equipment suppliers
Coordination of tests to validate the planned changes

Apr 2017 - Jul 2017

4 months

Consultant

Seismografics JK GmbH

Analysis of production processes and structures
Reorientation of production based on identified optimization potential
Preparation of a logistics concept
Implementation and relocation planning

Nov 2015 - Mar 2017

1 year 5 months

Project Manager

VOITH Composites

Implementation and optimization of automation concepts and process chaining (fiber placement – preforming – RTM – milling / machining center – assembly cell)
Supplier management
Concept development and introduction of a shop floor management concept
Coaching the production manager

Jul 2014 - Nov 2015

1 year 5 months

Project Manager

VOITH Composites

Industrialization, implementation and commissioning of a high-volume production line for CFRP preforms
Specification and tendering of automated production equipment with a focus on preforming
Industrialization of the preforming / tool concept in cooperation with the customer, toolmaker and process developer
Implementation of the highly complex, swiveling series tool for producing a roof-shaped component
Project and supplier management
Acceptance tests and qualification in cooperation with quality management and the customer
Test planning and execution

Feb 2013 - Jun 2014

1 year 5 months

Ramp-up Management

Faurecia Automotive Seating

Adaptation of logistics processes and structures to the requirements of a new vehicle project
Planning and implementation of the transition phases from the current state to the target state
Development of an analysis and evaluation tool to examine the current situation and new logistics concepts
Replanning and relocation of a small-parts picking warehouse
Concept development and cost-effectiveness evaluation of automation solutions for an existing high-bay warehouse

Feb 2010 - Sep 2012

2 years 8 months

Project Manager

SGL Automotive Carbon Fibers GmbH & Co. KG

Implementation and commissioning of a high-volume production line for CFRP fabric production
Specification and tendering of production equipment
Supplier selection and development support
Coordination of equipment setup and site management
Identification of optimization potential and coordination of implementation projects to improve output
Supplier management during commissioning and optimization phase
Sampling and qualification of the equipment

Nov 2008 - Dec 2009

1 year 2 months

Manager Supply Chain

S1nn GmbH & Co. KG

Responsibility for logistics processing and purchasing
Procurement and scheduling of electronic components
Supplier management
Contract negotiations
Planning and implementation of logistics structures and processes

Feb 2004 - Oct 2008

4 years 9 months

Stuttgart, Germany

Key Account and Project Manager

PROTEMA Unternehmensberatung GmbH

Project management in factory planning, production, and logistics
Planning of factories and production lines with Lean Management principles in mind
Analysis, concept development, and optimization of intralogistics processes
Value stream analysis
Concept development and procurement of production and logistics systems
Technical specification of production equipment, tendering, and supplier selection
Supplier management during the tendering and implementation phase
Feasibility studies and profitability calculations / make-or-buy decisions

Sep 2002 - Jan 2004

1 year 5 months

Consultant

LF CONSULT GmbH

Project manager for order management and production planning
Acquisition and sales
Project management
Requirement analysis and implementation support in coordination with software development
Analysis and optimization of order processing workflows
Development of training concepts and employee training as part of software implementation

Aug 2000 - Dec 2009

9 years 5 months

Interim Head of Product and Purchase Management

2Wheel Distribution GmbH & Co. KG / O’NEAL Europe

Conducting market and competitor analyses
Analysis and strategic design of the product range / assortment and building a product management system
Strategic purchasing and supplier selection
Supplier management and ensuring product quality
Planning and steering all development activities

Aug 2000 - Aug 2002

2 years 1 month

Consultant

Fraunhofer Institut für Produktionstechnik und Automatisierung

Analysis and concept development of order processing and production planning processes
Selection and implementation of ERP systems
Concept development for master data maintenance processes as part of the SAP introduction
Concept development of change management

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Manufacturing, Retail, Automotive, Professional Services, Information Technology, and Utilities.

Manufacturing

Retail

Automotive

Professional Services

Information Technology

Utilities

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Project Management, Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Operations, Product Development, and Production.

Project Management

Procurement

Supply Chain Management

Operations

Product Development

Production

Skills

Project, Ramp-Up And Supplier Management
Supplier Development
Plant Specification, Procurement, Commissioning And Optimization
Acceptance Tests, Sample Approvals / Maturity Processes
Factory, Production And Logistics Planning (New Planning / Optimization)
Industrialization / Systematic Supplier Selection
Site Relocation
Process Optimization
Shop Floor Management
Interim Management
Ms Office: Very Good Knowledge
Ms Project: Very Good Knowledge
Ms Visio: Good Knowledge
Sap Mm And Pp
Project Management
Acquisition And Sales
Value Stream Analysis
Facilitation Techniques
Presentation Techniques
Conflict Management

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

French

Elementary

Portuguese

Elementary

Education

Mar 1995 - Aug 2000

Esslingen University of Applied Sciences, Esslingen am Neckar

Diplom Engineer in Mechanical Engineering (FH) · Mechanical Engineering, Production and Organization · Esslingen, Germany

Sep 1990 - May 1993

Technical Grammar School, Waiblingen

Waiblingen, Germany

Aug 1984 - Jul 1990

Salier Grammar School, Waiblingen

Waiblingen, Germany

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 20

Experience in Manufacturing 22 y

Avg length 2 y 2 m

Longest experience 9 y 4 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 2 (Germany, Portugal)

Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles Project Manager, Consultant, Purchasing Support

Main industries Manufacturing, Retail, Automotive

Main business areas Project Management, Procurement, Supply Chain Management

Qualifications

Highest degree Bachelor

Profile

Created

July 2025

Last Update

August 2026

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Ralf is based in Fridolfing, Germany.

Ralf speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), French (Elementary), Portuguese (Elementary).

Ralf has at least 25 years of experience. During this time, Ralf has worked in at least 9 different roles and for 17 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 3 months. Note that Ralf may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Based on recent experience, Ralf would be well-suited for roles such as: Project Manager, Consultant, Purchasing Support.

Ralf's most recent position is Project Manager at Rosenberger High Frequency Technology.

In recent years, Ralf has worked for Rosenberger High Frequency Technology, Carl Zeiss SMT, Freeglass Saint-Gobain GmbH & Co. KG, Carl Zeiss SMO, and Textilservice Stangelmayer GmbH.

Ralf is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing, Retail, and Automotive. Ralf also has some experience in Professional Services, Information Technology, and Utilities.

Ralf is most experienced in business areas like Project Management, Procurement, and Supply Chain Management. Ralf also has some experience in Operations, Product Development, and Production.

Ralf has recently worked in industries like Manufacturing, Automotive, and Utilities.

Ralf has recently worked in business areas like Procurement, Project Management, and Operations.

Ralf holds a Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering, Production and Organization from Esslingen University of Applied Sciences, Esslingen am Neckar.

Ralf is immediately available part-time for suitable projects.

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