Stefan Schüßler - Freelance Lean Consultant/Trainer/Coach for Production in Medium-Sized Companies

Q: Where is Stefan based?

Stefan is based in Essingen, Germany .

Q: What languages does Stefan speak?

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

Q: How many years of experience does Stefan have?

Stefan has at least 37 years of experience. During this time, Stefan has worked in at least 6 different roles and for 5 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 5 years and 7 months . Note that Stefan may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Stefan's latest experience?

Stefan's most recent position is Freelance Lean Consultant/Trainer/Coach for Production in Medium-Sized Companies at Self-Employed .

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

In recent years, Stefan has worked for Self-Employed and Daimler Trucks .

Q: Which industries is Stefan most experienced in?

Stefan is most experienced in industries like Automotive and Manufacturing .

Q: Which business areas is Stefan most experienced in?

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

Q: Which industries has Stefan worked in recently?

Stefan has recently worked in industries like Automotive and Manufacturing .

Q: Which business areas has Stefan worked in recently?

Stefan has recently worked in business areas like Operations , Production , and Quality Assurance .

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Experience

Jan 2020 - Present

6 years 8 months

Freelance Lean Consultant/Trainer/Coach for Production in Medium-Sized Companies

Self-Employed

Implementation of a cross-hierarchy metrics system and shop floor management (SFM)
Development and support of structured cross-hierarchy problem-solving processes
Development of strategies and organizational models for value stream-oriented leadership
Takt planning of assembly lines with multiple vehicle and engine variants, including development of standard work sheets (SAB)
Material supply along assembly lines, including delivery and demand signaling, as well as setting up picking stations, supermarkets, and routing
Introduction of GAB & GAE, reducing setup times, and establishing machine scheduling planning
Designing and implementing a worker guidance system for assembly (including coordination with programmers)
Taskforce for semiconductor distribution, consolidating global inventories, demands, and supply chains
Improving quality through Six Sigma analyses and standards for textile printing machine parameters
Reorganization of coordination processes in sales

Jan 2016 - Dec 2021

6 years

Senior Consultant E4

Daimler Trucks

Lean & Agile in production and administration

Jan 2010 - Dec 2016

7 years

Senior Consultant E4

Daimler Trucks

Lean in production and administration

Jan 2007 - Dec 2010

4 years

Senior Consultant E4

Daimler Trucks

Lean in production
Development and alignment of all production principles

Jan 2003 - Dec 2007

5 years

Lean Consultant E4

Daimler Cars

Lean consulting in production

Jan 2001 - Dec 2003

3 years

Team leader assembly CLK interior (8 assembly shops)

Mercedes-Benz

Jan 1998 - Dec 2001

4 years

Plant engineer SL assembly

Mercedes-Benz

Co-design of the material planning system (MPS)

Jan 1990 - Dec 1998

9 years

Engineer

LRP electronic GmbH

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Automotive and Manufacturing.

Automotive

Manufacturing

Business Area Experience

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

Operations

Production

Product Development

Research and Development

Quality Assurance

Supply Chain Management

Summary

I enjoy leading, advising, and training teams and projects for more effective collaboration and technical product development following LEAN & AGILE in industry, mid-sized companies, and startups.
I'm interested in the future, in what's new, and in improving products & processes.
I like working with managers & employees on developing people to achieve more effectiveness & efficiency with safety & stability.
All product features, processes, and ideas are created by people. It's key to identify individual strengths and interests and bring them together for targeted collaboration.
People have a natural interest in learning, trying new things, collaborating, and experiencing life. Often, they've lost the freedom and security to do so.
I work with metrics, am analytical, and think strategically. I enjoy working with people.

Skills

Lean = Work Lean And Stable; Use Standards, Do Cip; Focus: Mass Production
Agile = Be Flexible, Act Autonomously, Work Iteratively With The Customer; Focus: Product Development
Workflow = Working Somehow
Work Process = Working According To Standard
Standard = Target State For Processes And Objects; Makes Deviations Visible; Is Described, Trained On, And Constantly Questioned & Improved
Cip = Continuous Improvement Process
Error = Relevant Deviation From The Standard/Target State & Corrective Action Is Known
Problem = Relevant Deviation From The Standard/Target State & Corrective Action Is Unknown
Effectiveness = Doing The Right Thing (= Leadership)
Efficiency = Doing It Right (= Management)
First Safety, Then Effectiveness, Then Efficiency
Purpose Creates More Change Than Why
Performance = Products X Processes X People

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Education

Oct 1994 - Jun 1997

RWTH Aachen

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, focus on Manufacturing Technology · Mechanical Engineering · Aachen, Germany

Oct 1991 - Jun 1994

Uni Stuttgart

Pre-diploma in Mechanical Engineering · Mechanical Engineering · Stuttgart, Germany

Certifications & licenses

Clifton-Strength-Coaching

Gallup

Agile Scrum-Master

Boris Gloger

Fundamentals of Systemic Consulting

GBT

TOS/LEAN Expert Trainer

Daimler Trucks

MPS/LEAN Expert

Mercedes-Benz

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 8

Experience in Automotive 28.5 y

Avg length 5 y 6 m

Longest experience 8 y 11 m

Expertise

Recent roles Freelance Lean Consultant/Trainer/Coach for Production in Medium-Sized Companies, Senior Consultant E4, Lean Consultant E4

Main industries Automotive, Manufacturing

Main business areas Operations, Production, Product Development

Qualifications

Certifications earned 5

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Created

August 2025

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Stefan is based in Essingen, Germany.

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

Stefan has at least 37 years of experience. During this time, Stefan has worked in at least 6 different roles and for 5 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 5 years and 7 months. Note that Stefan may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Based on recent experience, Stefan would be well-suited for roles such as: Freelance Lean Consultant/Trainer/Coach for Production in Medium-Sized Companies, Senior Consultant E4, Lean Consultant E4.

Stefan's most recent position is Freelance Lean Consultant/Trainer/Coach for Production in Medium-Sized Companies at Self-Employed.

In recent years, Stefan has worked for Self-Employed and Daimler Trucks.

Stefan is most experienced in industries like Automotive and Manufacturing.

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

Stefan has recently worked in industries like Automotive and Manufacturing.

Stefan has recently worked in business areas like Operations, Production, and Quality Assurance.

Stefan attended RWTH Aachen for Mechanical Engineering.

Stefan has 5 certificates. Among them, these include: Clifton-Strength-Coaching, Agile Scrum-Master, and Fundamentals of Systemic Consulting.

Stefan is immediately available part-time for suitable projects.

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