Robert Olz - Interim Plastics Supplier Quality Manager

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Widnau, Switzerland

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Experience

Jun 2023 - Present

3 years 6 months

Liechtenstein

Interim SQM Plastics

thyssenkrupp Automotive, tkDC Dynamic Components

Supplier management
Conducting SQI audits
Supporting sustainability activities

Aug 2022 - Present

4 years 4 months

Sennwald, Switzerland

Interim Head of Assembly

VAT Group AG

Planning support in assembly
Prioritization of orders and projects
Employee recruitment
Managing cleanroom production
Monitoring assembly processes

Apr 2021 - Jun 2022

1 year 3 months

Au, Switzerland

Interim Operation Manager

SwissOptic AG, Jenoptik

Managing Operations and responsibility for the entire production
Implementing and monitoring KPIs
Shopfloor management
Maintenance
Supply Chain Management (SCM) and production planning (AVOR)
Process optimization
Additional executive management responsibilities

Mar 2021 - Apr 2021

2 months

Neu-Ulm, Germany

Interim SCM Manager

Metzner Maschinenbau GmbH

Planning support for projects and production
Prioritization of orders
Monitoring assembly
Monitoring project progress

Nov 2020 - Apr 2021

6 months

Heroldstatt, Germany

Interim Project Manager

Dietz-Technoplast GmbH

Project management for leather-covered interior and seat parts for the Porsche Panamera
Conducting and participating in task force meetings

May 2020 - Sep 2020

5 months

Bonn, Germany

Interim Launch Manager

Magnetfabrik Bonn

Task force work together with Bosch
Developing process improvement proposals
Project management of launch activities for automotive sensor magnets

Oct 2019 - Dec 2019

3 months

Woodstock, United States

Interim Launch Manager

Möller-Tech, AKKA, UTPB

Analysis of manufacturing problems
Identification and resolution of launch difficulties
Developing process improvement proposals
Support with PPAP activities

Jul 2019 - Aug 2019

2 months

Nýřany, Czech Republic

Interim Process Analysis

U-SHIN

Process analysis for electronic tailgate opening systems
Assessment of two laser welding systems
Developing process improvement proposals

Apr 2019 - Aug 2019

5 months

Schwanenstadt, Austria

Interim Project Manager

Ulbrichts GmbH

Development of plated emblems
Project management for emblems and exterior parts
Process optimization in manufacturing

Dec 2018 - May 2019

6 months

Laichingen, Germany

Interim Supplier Manager

MAYER GmbH

Supplier assessment and development
Conducting value analyses
Process optimization
Support with certification activities according to ISO 16949

Sep 2018 - Dec 2018

4 months

Darmstadt, Germany

Interim Lecturer

FAIN GmbH, IHK

Conducting webinars for aspiring industrial master craftsmen in plastics and rubber
Training on plastics technology topics
Preparation for the master craftsman examination

Jun 2018 - Aug 2018

3 months

Aschaffenburg, Germany

Commodity Manager

KION Group AG

Supplier evaluation and development
Identification and implementation of cost reduction potential
Supplier selection for new projects
Manufacturing analyses at suppliers
Identification of savings potential
Production control at problem suppliers
Process assessment and evaluation

Dec 2017 - Mar 2018

4 months

Liechtenstein

Supplier Manager

ThyssenKrupp Presta

Supplier evaluation and development for a Tier 1 automotive supplier
Process optimization at suppliers
Conducting audits
Monitoring the progress of measures

Oct 2017 - Nov 2017

2 months

Unna, Germany

Interim PLT

BMW AG

Assessment of injection molding production and assembly of door panels
Optimization of processes in injection molding and assembly
Development of proposals for maintenance and servicing

Sep 2017 - Sep 2017

1 month

Schwaikheim, Germany

Interim Production Manager

Freeglass GmbH & Co KG

Process and workflow optimization during the launch of a new project in the automotive supplier industry

Jul 2017 - Sep 2017

3 months

Legnica, Poland

Interim Project Manager

Faurecia Angell-Demmel GmbH

Development support for the interior of the new BMW Z4
Process optimization in interior manufacturing
International tool management
Support during the start-up at the Legnica plant

May 2017 - Jun 2017

2 months

Gleisdorf, Austria

Interim Market Research

Bublon GmbH

Market research for the lightweight filler Bublon
Analysis of the use of Bublon in plastics, paints and adhesives

Mar 2017 - Apr 2017

2 months

Hanover, Germany

Interim M&A

Hannover Finanz GmbH

Exploring investment opportunities
Technical and professional support during M&A due diligence
Advising the financial services provider

Mar 2016 - Feb 2017

1 year

Munich, Germany

Interim Development

Huawei R&D Munich

Fundamental development for new antenna generations in the 5G environment
Support with all plastics-related topics
Use of 3D-MID technology
Use of organo sheets

May 2014 - Apr 2016

2 years

Oppenweiler, Germany

Interim Project Manager

Murrplastik Produktionstechnik

Project management for actuators and junction boxes in the automotive industry
Coordination with various OEMs
Parts costing
Planning of assembly processes
Tool management for prototypes and series production
Conducting FMEA
Supplier management

Jan 2014 - Mar 2014

3 months

Wangen im Allgäu, Germany

Interim Assembly Manager

ADOMA

Assembly management
Shift planning and employee management
Process optimization
Cleanroom production of hygiene products for schools and dental practices
Organization of printing and sterilization
Use of GMT processes

May 2013 - Dec 2013

8 months

Hohentengen, Germany

Interim Project Manager

Becker Kunststofftechnik

Project management for interior parts of the Audi Q7
Coordination with external development and the I-Tafel system supplier
Coordination and approval of parts with OEM Audi
Tool management

Jun 2012 - Present

14 years 6 months

Interim Management

IngBOlz GmbH

Freelance interim management for customers in the automotive, electronics and plastics industries

May 2012 - Mar 2013

11 months

Ulm, Germany

Interim Development

Mayser Sicherheitstechnik

Development and evaluation of a new joining technology
Testing on a laboratory scale and transfer to a series product
Production support
Quality assurance and testing activities
Assembly cost calculation
Procurement of alternative materials

Jul 2010 - May 2012

1 year 11 months

Ehingen, Germany

Ehingen Site Manager

Mohr-Präzisionsteile, GM Tec, KAP

Site management for the production of spur and worm gears
Restructuring involving the relocation of machines and automation systems
Procurement of new and optimization of existing production cells
Technical support for the site in Belarus
Responsibility for the in-house toolmaking department
Plant structure planning and infrastructure expansion
International supply chain management
Direct reporting to the Managing Director
Management of approx. 125 employees

Jun 2008 - Oct 2009

1 year 5 months

Türkheim, Germany

Head of Technology and Sales

HTP-Motion, HTI, formerly Salamander

Site management, project management and sales responsibility
Production and assembly support
Cleanroom production and assembly of dental devices and mixed components
Development activities
In-house mold design and toolmaking
Tool management
Application engineering and material selection
Reporting to senior management with responsibility across sites
Regular coordination with Tier-1 customers
Implementation of PPAP and APQP
Interior responsibility for the Porsche Panamera
Management of approx. 25 direct reports and approx. 125 employees at the site
Closure of the plant and relocation to plants in Austria and Slovakia

Apr 2002 - May 2008

6 years 2 months

Gerstetten, Germany

Tool Project Manager

Gardena, Husqvarna

International customer support and project management
Sales support
Application engineering and plastic part design
Support for in-house development and supervision of external developers
Part costing
Tool management
PPAP coordination with international customers

Sep 1994 - Mar 2002

7 years 7 months

Bad Urach, Germany

Head of Market and Technology

Magura, MBG

Establishment of a plastics technology profit center
Restructuring from a hierarchical to a process-oriented organization
Establishment of an independent quality assurance department
Application engineering and plastics support internally and externally (including BMW Zweirad, Festo, Rieber)
Establishment of in-house mold design and toolmaking
Development of mechatronic assemblies in cooperation with bebro-electronic
Establishment of plastics production in the Czech Republic
Development of the internet presence and network structure
Negotiations with customers and suppliers
Preparation of specifications, procurement and negotiation of equipment and automation systems
Budget and sales responsibility
Reporting to senior management
Management of 4 direct reports and a profit center with approx. 60 employees working in 3-shift operation
Support of customers from the automotive and pneumatic industries

Jul 1991 - Aug 1994

3 years 2 months

Nersingen, Germany

Deputy Department Manager

Hilti Kunststofftechnik

Personnel planning for a 3-shift operation 7 days a week
Maintenance of more than 100 injection molding machines
Establishment of an electronic planning board with production data collection support
Support for work preparation, production and assembly
Participation in regular senior management meetings
Team member for new developments, including costing and project management
Management of 4 directly subordinate supervisors and approx. 100 production employees

Aug 1986 - Jun 1991

4 years 11 months

Rapperswil-Jona, Switzerland

Group Leader

Geberit AG

Development support through plastic part design
Material selection and rheological calculations
Part costing and competitor analyses
Technological support for the main plant and subsidiaries
Introduction of new production processes (2K, GID, LSR)
Process optimization
Management team member in development
Support of a plant with approx. 800 employees, more than 100 injection molding machines, presses and blow molding machines for hollow parts
Establishment of an expert system
Reporting to the managing directors and division managers
Group leadership of 5 direct reports

Apr 1985 - Jul 1986

1 year 4 months

Korneuburg, Austria

Operations Assistant

HB Plastic, SFS-intec

Order planning
Production support
Tool design and tool management
Establishment of quality assurance according to Q101
Coordination with Tier-1 customers for safety components (belt systems)
Assembly supervision
Application engineering
Reporting to management
Establishment of a skin punch production line (polishing V2A tubes, assembly with handles, sterilization)
Worked at a plant with approximately 50 employees

Oct 1981 - Mar 1985

3 years 6 months

Vienna, Austria

Technical Clerk

Austrian Research Institute, ÖFI

Establishment of the plastics in construction division together with a civil engineer
Execution of industrial and research projects
Renovation supervision of the Albertina in Vienna
Development and testing of crack-bridging coatings
Work with polymer concrete, comparable to activities at SKZ in Würzburg

Industry experience

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Experienced in Manufacturing, Automotive, Chemical, Construction, Healthcare, and Telecommunication.

Manufacturing

Automotive

Chemical

Construction

Healthcare

Telecommunication

Business area experience

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

Production

Product Development

Operations

Quality Assurance

Project Management

Supply Chain Management

Skills

Injection Molding Technology And Special Processes
3d-Mid
2k
Gid
Part Design
Part Costing
Process Optimization
Automation
Process Engineering
Tool Design
Quality Assurance
Material Selection
Extrusion
Cae
It User Skills (Ms-Office, Ms-Project, Sap)
Extensive Responsibility As Plant / Production Manager, From The Idea / Inquiry, Costing, Design, Prototypes And Project Management Through To Process Optimization And Training.
Industry Experience: Automotive, Pneumatics, Sanitary, Electronics, Mechatronics, Some Medical, Glass
Part Range: Tank Assemblies, Pneumatic Valves, Metal Inserts, Gears, Interior, 2k Mixers
Management Responsibility: 175 Industrial Employees, Approx. €70 Million In Revenue
International Experience: Dach, Czech Republic, Portugal, Italy, Asia (China, Taiwan, Korea), Usa

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

French

Elementary

Education

Donau University Krems

MBA · Executive MBA · Krems an der Donau, Austria

TGM Vienna, Laboratory for Plastics Technology (LKT)

Studies · Plastics Technology · Vienna, Austria

Certifications & licenses

Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 32

Experience in Manufacturing 41 y

Avg length 1 y 10 m

Longest experience 14 y 5 m

Global experience

Countries worked in 7 (Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, United States, +2)

Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles Interim SQM Plastics, Interim Head of Assembly, Interim Operation Manager

Main industries Manufacturing, Automotive, Chemical

Main business areas Production, Product Development, Operations

Qualifications

Highest degree Master

Certifications earned 1

Member since

November 2024

Last update

October 2026

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Robert is based in Widnau, Switzerland and prefers 100% remote projects.

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

Robert has at least 44 years of experience. During this time, Robert has worked in at least 26 different roles and for 32 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 5 months. Note that Robert may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Based on recent experience, Robert would be well-suited for roles such as: Interim SQM Plastics, Interim Head of Assembly, Interim Operation Manager.

Robert's most recent position is Interim SQM Plastics at thyssenkrupp Automotive, tkDC Dynamic Components.

In recent years, Robert has worked for thyssenkrupp Automotive, tkDC Dynamic Components, VAT Group AG, SwissOptic AG, Jenoptik, and IngBOlz GmbH.

Robert is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing, Automotive, and Chemical. Robert also has some experience in Construction, Healthcare, and Telecommunication.

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

Robert has recently worked in industries like Automotive and Manufacturing.

Robert has recently worked in business areas like Operations, Production, and Supply Chain Management.

Robert holds a Master in Executive MBA from Donau University Krems.

Robert has 1 certificate: Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt.

Robert is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

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