Robert Olz - Interim Plastics Manufacturing Manager

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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
Employee recruitment
Cleanroom
Assembly supervision

Apr 2021 - Jun 2022

1 year 3 months

Au, Switzerland

Interim Operation Manager

SwissOptic AG, Jenoptik

Head of Operations
Production management
Implementation and monitoring of KPIs
Shopfloor management
Maintenance
SCM
Production planning and process optimization
Extended management team

Mar 2021 - Apr 2021

2 months

Neu-Ulm, Germany

Interim SCM Manager

Metzner Maschinenbau GmbH

Planning support
Prioritization
Assembly supervision
Progress monitoring

Nov 2020 - Apr 2021

6 months

Heroldstatt, Germany

Interim Project Manager

Dietz-Technoplast GmbH

Project management for Porsche Panamera leather-trimmed 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 proposals
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 proposals
PPAP

Jul 2019 - Aug 2019

2 months

Erdweg, Germany

Interim Process Analyst

U-Shin

Process optimization of laser welding for electronic tailgate openings
Assessment of two laser welding systems
Process optimization proposals

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 assessment 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 foremen on plastics and rubber
Training sessions
Preparation for the master craftsman examination

Jun 2018 - Aug 2018

3 months

Aschaffenburg, Germany

Commodity Manager

KION Group AG

Supplier evaluation and development
Identifying and implementing cost reduction opportunities
Supplier selection for new projects
Manufacturing analyses
Savings opportunities
Production control for problem suppliers
Process assessment and evaluation

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 the injection molding production and assembly of door trim panels
Maintenance and servicing proposals

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

Jul 2017 - Sep 2017

3 months

Lindau, Germany

Interim Project Manager

Faurecia Angell-Demmel GmbH

Development support for the interior of the new BMW Z4
Process optimization
International tool management
Production launch 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, paints and adhesives

Mar 2017 - Apr 2017

2 months

Hanover, Germany

Interim M&A

Hannover Finaz GmbH

Assessment of a potential investment opportunity
Technical and specialist support and consulting

Mar 2016 - Feb 2017

1 year

Munich, Germany

Interim Development

Huawei R&D München

Fundamental development for new antenna generations
Support with all plastics-related questions
3D-MID
Organosheets

May 2014 - Apr 2016

2 years

Oppenweiler, Germany

Interim Project Manager

Murrplastik Produktionstechnik

Development of a throttle valve, prototype construction and transfer to series production (Audi)
Project management for actuators and U-boxes
Coordination with various OEMs
Parts costing
Assembly process
Tool management for prototypes and series production
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 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 for the dashboard
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 joining technology
Testing on a laboratory scale and transfer to a series product
Production support
Quality assurance and testing
Assembly cost calculation
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 systems
Procurement of new and optimization of existing production cells
Technical support for the site in Belarus
Owner of 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 Technology and Sales

HTP-Motion, HTI

Project management for the Porsche Panamera interior, optimization of 2K parts
Site management, project management and sales
Production and assembly support
Cleanroom production and assembly of dental equipment and mixing components
Development, in-house mold design and toolmaking
Tool management
Application engineering
Material selection
Reporting to management across sites
Regular coordination with Tier 1 suppliers
PPAP, APQP
Responsibility for the Porsche Panamera interior
Approx. 25 direct reports
Approx. 125 employees at the site
Closure of the plant, relocation to the Austrian and Slovakian plants

Apr 2002 - May 2008

6 years 2 months

Gerstetten, Germany

Tool Project Manager

Gardena, Husqvarna

Project management for electronic tire pressure sensors, APQP, PPAP (OEM)
Development and production of child seats, optimization based on crash tests (Römer)
International customer support and project management
Sales support, application engineering and plastic-compatible part design
Support for in-house development and management 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

Project management for an automated production line for overmolded magnets
Restructuring / establishment of the Plastics Profit Center, plastic brake components
Establishment of the Plastics Technology Profit Center
Restructuring from a hierarchical to a process-oriented structure
Establishment of an independent quality assurance department
Application engineering and plastics support internally and externally
In-house mold design and toolmaking
Mechatronic assemblies in cooperation with the in-house Bebro-Electronic
Establishment of plastics production in the Czech Republic
Establishment of an online presence, network
Negotiations with customers and suppliers
Specifications, procurement and negotiation of equipment and automation systems
Budget and sales responsibility
Reporting to management
4 direct reports
Profit center with approx. 60 employees
3-shift operation
Automotive and pneumatic customers

Jul 1991 - Aug 1994

3 years 2 months

Nersingen, Germany

Deputy Department Manager

Hilti - Plastics Technology

Personnel planning for 3-shift, 7-day operation
Maintenance of more than 100 injection molding machines
Establishment of an electronic production planning board with production data collection support
Support for work preparation, production and assembly
Regular management meetings
Team member for new developments, including costing and project management
4 directly reporting foremen
Approx. 100 production employees

Aug 1986 - Jun 1991

4 years 11 months

Rapperswil-Jona, Switzerland

Group Manager

Geberit AG

Development support through plastic-compatible 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
Approx. 800 employees, more than 100 injection molding machines
Presses and hollow-body blow molding systems
Establishment of an expert system
Reporting to managing directors and division managers
Management of 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
Set up quality assurance (Q101)
Coordination with Tier 1, safety components (belt systems)
Assembly support
Application engineering
Reporting to management
Set up skin punching production
Approx. 50 employees

Oct 1981 - Mar 1985

3 years 6 months

Vienna, Austria

Technical Clerk

Austrian Research Institute, ÖFI

Set up plastics in construction with a civil engineer
Industrial and research projects
Renovation monitoring at Albertina Wien
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 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, Wu, Wien), Value Analysis (Kepner Tregoe)
Fmea, Project Management, Team Leadership, Conflict Management
Occupational Safety, Rhetoric, Business Administration (Fu Hagen)
Executive Mba (Donau UniversitäT Krems), Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt
Extensive Responsibility As Plant / Production Manager, From The Idea / Inquiry, Costing, Design, Prototypes, Project Management Through To Process Optimization And Training
Industry Experience: Automotive, Pneumatics, Sanitary, Electronics, Mechatronics, Some Medical, Glass
Product Range: Tank Assemblies, Pneumatic Valves, Metal Inserts, Gears, Interiors, 2k Mixers
Management Responsibility: 175 Industrial Employees, Approx. 70 Mio. € In Sales
International Experience: Dach, 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

Member since

May 2025

Last update

October 2026

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Robert is based in Widnau, Switzerland.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

Robert has 1 certificate: Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt.

Robert is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

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