Robert Olz - Interim SQM Plastics

Q: Where is Robert based?

Robert is based in Widnau, Switzerland .

Q: What languages does Robert speak?

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

Q: How many years of experience does Robert have?

Robert has at least 42 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 4 months . Note that Robert may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Robert's latest experience?

Robert's most recent position is Interim SQM Plastics at Thyssenkrupp Automotive .

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

In recent years, Robert has worked for Thyssenkrupp Automotive , VAT Group AG , SwissOptic AG, Jenoptik , and IngBOlz GmbH .

Q: Which industries is Robert most experienced in?

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

Q: Which business areas is Robert most experienced in?

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

Q: Which industries has Robert worked in recently?

Robert has recently worked in industries like Professional Services , Manufacturing , and Automotive .

Q: Which business areas has Robert worked in recently?

Robert has recently worked in business areas like Strategy , Operations , and Production .

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Widnau, Switzerland

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Experience

Jun 2023 - May 2024

1 year

Liechtenstein

Interim SQM Plastics

Thyssenkrupp Automotive

Supplier management
SQI audits
Sustainability

Aug 2022 - May 2024

1 year 10 months

Sennwald, Switzerland

Interim Head of Assembly

VAT Group AG

Planning support
Prioritization
Recruiting staff
Cleanroom
Monitoring assembly

Apr 2021 - Jun 2022

1 year 3 months

Au, Switzerland

Interim Operation Manager

SwissOptic AG, Jenoptik

Head of Operations
Managing production
Implementing and monitoring KPIs
Shopfloor management
Maintenance
SCM
Production planning and process optimization
Extended executive management

Mar 2021 - Apr 2021

2 months

Neu-Ulm, Germany

Interim SCM Manager

Metzner Maschinenbau GmbH

Planning support
Prioritization
Monitoring assembly
Progress tracking

Nov 2020 - Apr 2021

6 months

Heroldstatt, Germany

Interim Project Manager

Dietz-Technoplast GmbH

Project planning for Porsche Panamera leather interior and seat parts
Task force meetings

May 2020 - Sep 2020

5 months

Bonn, Germany

Interim Launch Manager

Magnetfabrik Bonn

Task force with Bosch
Process optimization suggestions
Project management

Oct 2019 - Dec 2019

3 months

Woodstock, United States

Interim Launch Manager

Möller-Tech, AKKA, UTPB

Analysis of manufacturing problems
Start-up difficulties
Process optimization suggestions
PPAP

Jul 2019 - Aug 2019

2 months

Erdweg, Germany

Interim Process Analysis

U-Shin

Process optimization of laser welding for electronic tailgate openers
Evaluation of two laser welding systems
Process optimization suggestions

Apr 2019 - Aug 2019

5 months

Schwanenstadt, Austria

Interim Project Manager

Ulbrichts GmbH

Development and project management of galvanized emblems
Process optimization

Dec 2018 - May 2019

6 months

Laichingen, Germany

Interim Supplier Manager

Mayer GmbH

Supplier evaluation and development
Value analysis
Process optimization
Certification 16.949

Sep 2018 - Dec 2018

4 months

Darmstadt, Germany

Interim Lecturer

FAIN GmbH, IHK

Webinars for future industrial supervisors on plastics and rubber
Training sessions
Exam preparation for the master craftsman exam

Jun 2018 - Aug 2018

3 months

Aschaffenburg, Germany

Commodity Manager

KION Group AG

Supplier evaluation and development
Finding and implementing cost reduction potentials
Supplier selection for new projects
Production analyses
Finding savings potentials
Production control for problem suppliers
Process evaluation and assessment

Dec 2017 - Mar 2018

4 months

Liechtenstein

Supplier Manager

Thyssenkrupp Presta

Supplier evaluation and development
Process optimization
Audits
Progress monitoring

Oct 2017 - Nov 2017

2 months

Unna, Germany

Interim PLT

BMW AG

Assessment and optimization of injection molding production and assembly of door panels
Maintenance and servicing suggestions

Sep 2017 - Sep 2017

1 month

Schwaikheim, Germany

Interim Production Manager

Freeglass GmbH & Co KG

Process and workflow optimization during the start-up of a new project

Jul 2017 - Sep 2017

3 months

Lindau, Germany

Interim Project Manager

Faurecia Angell-Demmel GmbH

Development support on the interior for the new BMW Z4
Process optimization
International tool support
Start-up at the Legnica plant in Poland

May 2017 - Jun 2017

2 months

Gleisdorf, Austria

Interim Market Research

Bublon GmbH

Use of the lightweight filler Bublon in plastics, coatings, and adhesives

Mar 2017 - Apr 2017

2 months

Hanover, Germany

Interim M&A

Hannover Finaz GmbH

Exploring an investment opportunity
Professional and technical support and consulting

Mar 2016 - Feb 2017

1 year

Munich, Germany

Interim Development

Huawei R&D München

Concept development for new antenna generations
Support on all plastics-related issues
3D-MID
Organo sheets

May 2014 - Apr 2016

2 years

Oppenweiler, Germany

Interim Project Manager

Murrplastik Produktionstechnik

Development of a throttle flap, prototype construction, series transfer (Audi)
Project management of actuators and U-cases
Coordination with various OEMs
Part cost calculation
Assembly process
Tool management for prototypes and series
FMEA
Supplier management

Jan 2014 - Mar 2014

3 months

Wangen im Allgäu, Germany

Interim Assembly Manager

Adoma

Assembly supervision
Shift planning and team leadership
Process optimization
Cleanroom production of hygiene products for schools and dentists
Printing and sterilization of these products
GMT

May 2013 - Dec 2013

8 months

Hohentengen, Germany

Interim Project Manager

Becker Kunststofftechnik

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

Jun 2012 - May 2024

12 years

Freelance Interim Management

IngBOlz GmbH

Member and partner in various networks such as DDIM, DÖIM, VRIM, ABTF

May 2012 - Mar 2013

11 months

Ulm, Germany

Interim Development

Mayser Sicherheitstechnik

Development and evaluation of a new connection technology
Testing at lab scale and transfer into a series product
Production support
Quality assurance and testing
Assembly costing
Procurement of alternative materials

Jul 2010 - May 2012

1 year 11 months

Ehingen, Germany

Site Manager Ehingen

Mohr-Präzisionsteile, GM Tec, KAP A

Site management
Restructuring with relocation of machines and automation
New procurement and optimization of existing production cells
Technical support for the site in Belarus
In-house toolmaking
Plant structure planning
Infrastructure expansion
International SCM
Reporting to the managing director
Approx. 125 employees

Jun 2008 - Oct 2009

1 year 5 months

Türkheim, Germany

Head of Engineering and Sales

HTP-Motion, HTI

Project management of the Porsche Panamera interior, optimization of the 2K parts
Site management, project management and sales
Production and assembly support
Cleanroom production and assembly of dental devices and mixed parts
Development, own mold design and toolmaking
Tool management
Application engineering
Material selection
Reporting to management with multi-site responsibilities
Regular coordination with Tier 1 suppliers
PPAP, APQP
Interior responsibility for the Porsche Panamera
Approx. 25 direct reports
Approx. 125 employees at the site
Shutdown of the plant, relocation to the Austrian and Slovak plants

Apr 2002 - May 2008

6 years 2 months

Gerstetten, Germany

Tool Project Manager

Gardena, Husqvarna

Project management of electronic tire pressure sensors, APQP, PPAP (OEM)
Development and production of child seats, optimization after crash tests (Römer)
International customer support and project management
Sales support, application engineering and plastic-optimized part design
Support of in-house development and coordination with external developers
Part cost calculation
Tool management
PPAP alignment with international customers

Sep 1994 - Mar 2002

7 years 7 months

Bad Urach, Germany

Head of Market and Engineering

Magura, MBG

Project management of an automated production line for overmolded magnets
Restructuring / creation of a plastics profit center for plastic brake parts
Establishment of a plastics engineering profit center
Restructuring from a hierarchical to a process-oriented structure
Implementation of an independent quality assurance
Application engineering and plastics support internally and externally
In-house mold design and toolmaking
Mechatronic assemblies in cooperation with our Bebro-Electronic division
Establishment of a plastics production facility in the Czech Republic
Development of online presence and network
Negotiations with customers and suppliers
Specification sheet, procurement and negotiation of equipment and automation
Budget and revenue responsibility
Reporting to executive management
4 direct reports
Profit center with approx. 60 employees
3-shift operation
Customers in automotive and pneumatics

Jul 1991 - Aug 1994

3 years 2 months

Nersingen, Germany

Deputy Department Manager

Hilti - Kunststofftechnik

Personnel planning for a 7-day, 3-shift operation
Maintenance of over 100 injection molding machines
Setup of an electronic production board with machine data acquisition support
Support for work planning, production and assembly
Regular meetings with executive management
Team member for new developments including costing and project management
4 directly reporting supervisors
Approx. 100 production staff

Aug 1986 - Jun 1991

4 years 11 months

Rapperswil-Jona, Switzerland

Group Leader

Geberit AG

Development support through plastic-compatible part design, material selection and rheological calculations
Part cost calculation and competitor analysis
Technological support for the main plant and subsidiaries
Introduction of new production processes (2K, GID, LSR)
Process optimization
Management member in development
Approx. 800 employees, over 100 injection molding machines
Presses and blow molding machines
Development of an expert system
Reporting to managing directors and department heads
Leading a group 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, tool management
Setup of quality assurance (Q101)
Coordination with Tier 1, safety components (seatbelt systems)
Assembly supervision
Application engineering
Reporting to management
Establishment of skin stamping production
Approx. 50 employees

Oct 1981 - Mar 1985

3 years 6 months

Vienna, Austria

Technical Specialist

Austrian Research Institute, ÖFI

Development of plastics for construction with a civil engineer
Industrial and research projects
Renovation monitoring at the Albertina in Vienna
Crack-bridging coatings
Polymer concrete

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Manufacturing, Automotive, Professional Services, Construction, Healthcare, and Telecommunication.

Manufacturing

Automotive

Professional Services

Construction

Healthcare

Telecommunication

Business Area Experience

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

Production

Product Development

Project Management

Quality Assurance

Operations

Strategy

Skills

Injection Molding Technology And Its Special Processes, 3d-Mid, 2k, Gid, Part Design
Part Costing, Process Optimization, Automation, Process Engineering
Tool Design, Quality Assurance, Material Selection, Automation
Extrusion, Cae, It User Skills (Ms Office, Ms Project, Sap)
Additional Studies In Advertising And Sales (Sales, Vienna University Of Economics), Value Analysis (Kepner Tregoe)
Fmea, Project Management, Team Leadership, Conflict Management
Occupational Safety, Rhetoric, Business Administration (Fernuni Hagen)
Executive Mba (Danube University Krems), Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt
Extensive Responsibility As Plant/Production Manager, From Idea/Inquiry, Costing, Design, Prototyping, Project Management To Process Optimization And Training
Industry Experience: Automotive, Pneumatics, Sanitary, Electronics, Mechatronics, Some Medical, Glass
Component Range: Tank Assemblies, Pneumatic Valves, Metal Inserts, Gears, Interior Parts, 2k Mixers
Leadership Responsibility: 175 Shop Floor Employees, Approx. €70m Revenue
International Experience: Dach Region, Czech Republic, Portugal, Italy, Asia (China, Taiwan, Korea), Usa

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

French

Elementary

Education

Sep 1975 - Jun 1980

TGM Wien, Laboratorium für Kunststofftechnik (LKT)

Plastics Engineering · Vienna, Austria

Donau Universität Krems

Executive MBA · Krems an der Donau, Austria

Certifications & licenses

Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 32

Experience in Manufacturing 31.5 y

Avg length 1 y 8 m

Longest experience 11 y 11 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 5 (Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, United States)

Primary country Germany

Expertise

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

Main industries Manufacturing, Automotive, Professional Services

Main business areas Production, Product Development, Project Management

Qualifications

Highest degree Master

Certifications earned 1

Profile

Created

May 2025

Last Update

May 2026

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Where is Robert based?

Robert is based in Widnau, Switzerland.

What languages does Robert speak?

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

How many years of experience does Robert have?

Robert has at least 42 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 4 months. Note that Robert may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Robert be best suited for?

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

What is Robert's latest experience?

Robert's most recent position is Interim SQM Plastics at Thyssenkrupp Automotive.

What companies has Robert worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Robert has worked for Thyssenkrupp Automotive, VAT Group AG, SwissOptic AG, Jenoptik, and IngBOlz GmbH.

Which industries is Robert most experienced in?

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

Which business areas is Robert most experienced in?

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

Which industries has Robert worked in recently?

Robert has recently worked in industries like Professional Services, Manufacturing, and Automotive.

Which business areas has Robert worked in recently?

Robert has recently worked in business areas like Strategy, Operations, and Production.

What is Robert's education?

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

Does Robert have any certificates?

Robert has 1 certificate: Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt.

What is the availability of Robert?

Robert is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Robert?

Robert's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.