Ralf Seveneick - Supply Chain Manager and Claims Expert

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Mediaș, Romania

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Experience

Mar 2024 - Sep 2025

1 year 7 months

Supply Chain Management & Claim

Siemens Mobility

Identification and resolution of internal process weaknesses throughout the entire manufacturing process, from raw body construction to surface coating
Structuring and tracking open action items to ensure transparency and regular status reporting
Preparing and following up on regular meetings with internal and external suppliers, aligning viewpoints, and resolving resource bottlenecks
Mediating between teams to ensure stable coating and painting quality
Leading the root cause analysis and coordinating external testing institutes
Planning and technical supervision of remediation work in cooperation with external service providers

Aug 2023 - Feb 2024

7 months

SQE and Supply Chain Management

Siemens Mobility

Improving painting quality for the Mireo platform
Identifying and analyzing process weaknesses throughout the suppliers' entire manufacturing process, including raw body construction, compliance with manufacturing requirements, surface coating, and influences in the customer's final operating environment
Structuring and tracking open action items to ensure transparency and regular status reporting
Preparing and following up on regular meetings with SMO RS as well as internal and external suppliers, including aligning viewpoints, defining focus topics, and identifying resource bottlenecks and conflicts of interest

Sep 2022 - Oct 2023

1 year 2 months

Procurement & Supply Chain Management

INEOS Automotive

Supplier manager for powder coating (SQE) start-up support
Qualification of second source plus planning of production relocation

Jul 2022 - Jan 2023

7 months

On-site

Project Management On Site

Wessel Enviroment Technologies

Interface between the end customer and the contractor Deurotech Group

May 2022 - Nov 2022

7 months

SCM/SQE

VITS Technology GmbH

Building up and stabilizing supply for a second contract manufacturer in Poland
Building up and stabilizing supply for a second contract manufacturer in Croatia

Feb 2022 - May 2022

4 months

Supply Chain Management

Anlagenbauer Polen

Coordination and monitoring of production planning in cooperation with the supplier
Ensuring quality standards and processes
Ensuring on-time delivery and cost compliance, including change order management

Feb 2022 - May 2022

4 months

On-site

Onsite Management for Impregnation Plant

VITS Technology GmbH

Overall site management up to commissioning

Jan 2021 - Jun 2022

1 year 6 months

Technical Management

WEHE Beschichtung GmbH

Design and industrialization of an automated polyurea coating plant
Planning and industrialization of an automated polyurea system for coating, among other things, multiplex panels (anti-slip coatings)

Jul 2019 - Dec 2019

6 months

Supplier Development and Support

BMW Werk Leipzig

Monitoring the schedules and resources of supplier teams and ensuring timely feedback on work results
Schedule tracking and monitoring at sub-suppliers
Management and processing of complaints and claims
Coordination and communication between BMW Leipzig and the suppliers of "Eisenmann" in the context of insolvency
Plant documentation for the paint shop, 90% completed after insolvency

Mar 2018 - May 2019

1 year 3 months

Project Management

THK Automotive Krefeld

Review and validation of planning concepts
Preparation of specifications and development of detailed requirement documents
Selection of suitable suppliers and service providers
Support and assistance during offer negotiations
Execution and implementation of planning concepts in productive plants and systems
Handover to the plant after commissioning

Mar 2018 - May 2018

3 months

Support for plant planning

BMW München

Planning of cavity preservation for the Brazil plant
Analysis and selection of offers and suppliers for OEM BMW
Support and participation in negotiations with suppliers
Successful creation and delivery of the system by a Brazilian plant manufacturer

Feb 2018 - Feb 2018

1 month

Process Management Expert Surface Technology

Lackieranlage Dr.Schneider

Conducted a current-state analysis of the paint shop processes regarding cycle times, paint programs, and results after the painting process to create an action plan that allows a change in the production flow for sustainable productivity improvement of the paint line
Created an action catalog incl. supplier recommendations for implementing technical plant changes

Dec 2017 - Dec 2017

1 month

Fenster und Fassadenbauunternehmen

Introduction of EN 1090 factory production control

Sep 2017 - Nov 2017

3 months

Subproject Manager

Plastic Omnium Werk Pappenheim

Planning, coordination, and execution of new product launches in plastic injection molding production
Coordination between the project team and the production plant during product launch
Review and coordination of adjustments to operating equipment and capacities
Coordination with Industrial Engineering and suppliers
Preparation of feasibility studies
Initiation and release of FMEAs for injection molding, painting, and assembly processes

Jul 2017 - Aug 2017

2 months

Project Manager

BMW Werk München und BMW Werk Berlin

Support for ramp-up of NLS and DLL 2 at the new paint shop in Munich plant
Analysis of poor process stability and quality at a planned output of 1,000 units/day
Achieved a 5% increase without changes to the plant technology
Adopted proposals for plant configuration to reach the desired output of 1,000 units/day

Apr 2017 - May 2017

2 months

Project Manager

Start-Up Unternehmen Sonderbeschichtung

Reorganization of responsibilities in the workshop
Implementation of a QM system ISO 9010 and revision of the existing QM management
Reorganization of order processes

Jan 2017 - Mar 2017

3 months

Plastic Omnium

Taking over all plant-related activities concerning start-up, mapping the interface between customer (VW/Porsche) and supplier (Plastic Omnium)
Ensuring part availability for pre-series and cubing parts

Oct 2016 - Nov 2016

2 months

Lieferantenmanagement Dichtungsprofile /TIER1 Slowakei für deutschen OEM (BMW)

Support and analysis of the manufacturing process "Hotforming"
Identification of possible weak points regarding process stability
Support of measures and trials to improve process understanding
Coaching employees as part of process optimization
Reporting to BMW

Jan 2016 - Feb 2016

2 months

Supply Chain Excellence (Valantic, ehem. Wassermann Expert)

Identification of error rates, abnormalities and suspected causes in the KTL process for Sprinter at the Düsseldorf plant

Oct 2015 - Dec 2016

1 year 3 months

Weber Hydraulik

Preparation of specifications
Project planning (MS Project)
Plausibility checks
Obtaining and evaluating supplier offers
Regular reporting to COO and CEO
Support in award negotiations
Supervision and site management

Aug 2015 - Sep 2015

2 months

Interim industrialization (temporary cover)

Audi N50 Ingolstadt

Support with assembly and commissioning of the N50 dryer line and decorative workstations, including light and heavy rework

May 2015 - Sep 2015

5 months

IGP Pulvertechnik AG

Identification of potential market segments in Germany
Determination of customer potential, revenue potential, resource requirements, and market prices
Analysis of application markets and segments for liquid coatings
Successful derivation of the liquid coating technology as well as comparison with the existing product portfolio and identification of the "low hanging fruits"

Apr 2015 - Jul 2015

4 months

Supply Chain Excellence (Valantic, formerly Wassermann Expert)

Technical development of the relevant assumptions for Paint Sprinter (feasibility study)
Preparation of technical assumptions, performance data, and economic key figures
Review of the availability and processability of coating systems abroad

Jun 2014 - Oct 2014

5 months

Head of Application Center Coating / Application Engineering / Industrial Engineering

Nanogate AG Saarland

Planning of the new plant in a former logistics hall with cycle and painting systems
Management of production in the AWZ
Head of the coating and industrial/application engineering departments
Involvement in product development and product management

Dec 2013 - Dec 2013

1 month

Valuation / assessment of powder coating systems

IfO-Institut für Oberflächentechnik GmbH, Schwäbisch Gmünd

Aug 2013 - Apr 2014

9 months

Product Management Coating Technology

Poligrat GmbH Munich

Production resource planning and procurement for the Pfungstadt plant
Planning and industrialization of the plant expansion in Pfungstadt with a flat-surface painting system and robot line for stainless steel sheets
Pretreatment processes incl. passivation of stainless steel and subsequent automated coating with SolGel material (SiO2)
Special projects in medical technology: operating tables made of stainless steel (Trumpf) and stripping of titanium implants (Aesculap)
Revision of stainless steel housings for dental devices (3M ESPE)

Feb 2013 - Aug 2013

7 months

Eschenbach Optik GmbH (today Optolux)

Production planning with 43 injection molding machines
Planning and implementation of a gate milling system for injection-molded prism parts
Project was discontinued by Google; benchmark system for gate removal was converted for other components

Nov 2012 - Jan 2013

3 months

Consulting services QM management

Geers DL GmbH (Lindau on Lake Constance)

Implementation of QM systems according to EN 1090 at various metal construction companies
Revision of the existing QM management

Jul 2012 - Jan 2013

7 months

PPV Consulting GmbH (Fürth)

Calculations to determine supplier development costs (LEK) in the areas of exterior/interior and engine parts
Plausibility check of supplier offers for turbocharger development
Calculation of supplier development costs for coated interior parts

Apr 2012 - Sep 2012

6 months

Novem Car Interior Design (Eschenbach)

Troubleshooting black inclusions in printing and forming of interior aluminum
Definition of corrective measures and initiation of tests
Analysis of the effects on adhesion after forming and back injection molding
Carrying out coating using the screen printing process

Nov 2011 - Feb 2012

4 months

Paint Expert

Webasto AG (Stockdorf)

Research into alternative paint systems
Verification of sample processing
Worldwide search for alternative suppliers for hard-coat coating of glass roofs
Comparison with existing specifications and performance features
Initiation of samples and testing

Mar 2011 - Apr 2012

1 year 2 months

Product Management

Poligrat GmbH (München)

Relaunch of a product line for enhanced corrosion protection for stainless steels with a subsequent silicon dioxide coating
Implementation of production ramp-ups
Complete overhaul of the Technical Sales business unit and support for new customers

Nov 2010 - Feb 2011

4 months

Deputy Plant Manager and management of 60 employees

Lackierwerk Hertfelder GmbH (Marbach a.N.)

Support of management in plant operations during recertification according to TS 16949
Quote calculation and sales support
Ensuring delivery capability, especially for exterior mirror caps for Audi and door handles for Daimler
Handling of complaints

Feb 2010 - Sep 2010

8 months

GOTEC Group

Implementation of productivity improvements for the production stages of pretreatment, coating, logistics, and other production areas
Determination of Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE)
SMED implementation
Optimization of process flows on 21 rotary transfer machines
Coaching of employees at shop floor level
Standardization, planning, and industrialization of production systems and equipment

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Manufacturing, Automotive, Chemical, and Utilities.

Manufacturing

Automotive

Chemical

Utilities

Business Area Experience

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

Operations

Supply Chain Management

Procurement

Quality Assurance

Project Management

Product Development

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Certifications & licenses

DIN EN 1090

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 34

Experience in Manufacturing 9.5 y

Avg length 5 m

Longest experience 1 y 6 m

Expertise

Recent roles Supply Chain Management & Claim, SQE and Supply Chain Management, Procurement & Supply Chain Management

Main industries Manufacturing, Automotive, Chemical

Main business areas Operations, Supply Chain Management, Procurement

Qualifications

Certifications earned 1

Profile

Created

July 2025

Last Update

July 2026

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Ralf is based in Mediaș, Romania.

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

Ralf has at least 13 years of experience. During this time, Ralf has worked in at least 22 different roles and for 32 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 5 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: Supply Chain Management & Claim, SQE and Supply Chain Management, Procurement & Supply Chain Management.

Ralf's most recent position is Supply Chain Management & Claim at Siemens Mobility.

In recent years, Ralf has worked for Siemens Mobility, INEOS Automotive, Wessel Enviroment Technologies, VITS Technology GmbH, and Anlagenbauer Polen.

Ralf is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing, Automotive, and Chemical. Ralf also has some experience in Utilities and Construction.

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

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

Ralf has recently worked in business areas like Supply Chain Management, Operations, and Quality Assurance.

Ralf has 1 certificate: DIN EN 1090.

Ralf is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

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