Stephan (Christoph) Fritsch-Managing Partner
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Experience
Consultant
Toolmaking
The project covered the introduction of SAP S/4HANA including EWM. The customer makes tools for the international market, where 300 production orders and 2,000 shipments need to be processed every day. The project started with the "Explore phase", where the target business and SAP processes were defined, and ended with reaching the productivity goals with S/4HANA. My role was key user trainer and optimizing the live processes.
Managing Partner
Efficient Management Consultants
- Management consulting for production ramp-up and restructuring
- Special projects
- Introduction of production systems
- Support with audits (ISO 9001, ISO 13485, VDA 6.2, etc.)
- Strategy development
- Industries: medical technology, energy and electronics, machinery and plant engineering
CEO
REFU Elektronik GmbH & REFU Hungary Kft
Restructuring of a high-power electronics company with the goal of increasing revenue from €20 million to €150 million
Lead of a development and serial production project in the triple-digit million range for a home storage system (SENEC-Home.V4)
Establishment of a production company/factory in Hungary
Establishment of a subsidiary for commercial storage systems (REFU Storage System GmbH)
Head of procurement
Development and industrialization of high-power electronics including software (energy management systems) and the complete supply chain
Planning and implementation of a high-volume production line with full MES/ERP implementation
Managing the COVID pandemic with HR challenges
Experience in P&L, balance sheet and cash management
Execution of a company sale (M&A) of PRETTL Beteiligungs Holding
Vice President Production
Richard Wolf GmbH
Responsible for a production volume of approx. €170 million/year in class 2 and class 1 medical products
Member of the management team
Management of approx. 840 employees and authorized representative for two subsidiaries
Cross-department strategy development and implementation for four international production sites
Responsibility for the main production site including planning and control, engineering, industrial engineering, design, quality assurance, health and safety
Implementation of a group-wide value creation system and of EN ISO 13485/2016 and MDR
Lead of a change process in the medical device industry
Implementation of lean manufacturing for endoscopes (+30% productivity)
Implementation of an independent quality management system for class 2 medical devices
Process design and implementation of a rolling forecast (sales, service, purchasing, production)
Carrying out international audits
Consultant & Senior Consultant
Porsche Consulting GmbH
Execution of projects focused on production, company logistics and supply chain, production planning and control, as well as MRP planning
Development of methods to implement automotive processes in the business of machinery and plant manufacturers
Leading and carrying out projects under changing conditions and with different customers
Integrated analytical skills and fast adaptation to people with different goals and backgrounds
Strong knowledge in various business areas (electronics, battery production, automotive industry, cruise shipbuilding, luxury goods, etc.)
Head of Final Assembly
TRUMPF Photonics Inc
Production and internal sales process for about USD 55 million/year in high-power semiconductor laser devices
Process engineering for assembly, parts cleaning, incoming inspection, and supplier return process
Introduction of new products
Leading and developing a team of 15 employees, including hiring technicians
Continuous improvement measures and optimization of the assembly process
Coaching technicians and leading projects
Increase in production by 300% within 2.5 years
Introduction of a simplified kanban-based logistics approach
Defining the specifications for a new solvent-based cleaning system and leading its purchase
Introduction of a shop floor management approach with cascading KPIs for the assembly line
SYNCHRO Specialist
TRUMPF-Laser GmbH & Co. KG
Analysis, structuring, and organization of complex production processes, including process-optimized shop floor layouts
Value stream analysis and design
Organizing and moderating workshops
Developing and delivering employee training
Developing and improving the TRUMPF Production System (SYNCHRO)
Designing fixtures
Introducing new products
Examiner for Chamber of Industry and Commerce apprentices as Lean Engineer
Planning and implementing improvements in Lean Manufacturing
Introduction of a new product line
Development of a simulation game for warehouse concepts (inventory vs. JIT)
Diploma thesis
Knauf PFT GmbH & Co. KG
Topic of the diploma thesis: “Process optimization using the example of sheet metal bending on a press brake, Iphofen, Germany” (grade 1)
Process analysis, process mapping, and process design
Payback calculation for investments
Supplier evaluation and negotiations
Internship as R&D student for power tools
BOSCH Lawn & Garden
Product research and development of garden tools
Preparation for Blue Angel certification
Carrying out endurance tests and performance improvements
Initial tests with new designs
Product development process
Technical mechanics and fluid mechanics
Work in the noise lab
Application of ISO 14001
Apprenticeship as industrial mechanic for machine and systems engineering
August Strecker GmbH & Co. KG
- Metalworking with and without machine tools, including CNC
- Assembly and pneumatics
- Creating technical drawings
- Final exam completed 6 months early
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Experienced in Manufacturing, Energy, Healthcare, and Automotive.
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Experienced in Production, Operations, Supply Chain Management, Quality Assurance, Product Development, and Strategy.
Skills
- Very Good Knowledge Of Ms Office, Sap R/3, Solid Works, Autocad
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Education
Darmstadt University of Applied Sciences
Dipl. Ing. Mechanical Engineering (FH), specialization in process and manufacturing technology · Mechanical Engineering · Darmstadt, Germany
Friedrich-Dessauer-Schule
University of Applied Sciences entrance qualification · Mechanical Engineering · Limburg, Germany
August Strecker GmbH & Co. KG
Apprenticeship as an industrial mechanic in machine and systems technology · Industrial Mechanic Machine and Systems Technology · Limburg, Germany
Certifications & licenses
Train The Trainer
Festo Consulting
Statistics
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