Tilman Gühring-Interim Plant Manager | COO | CEO
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Experience
Interim Manager
KAYSER Filtertech GmbH
- Managed two plants in the Czech Republic with 120 employees and €20 M revenue after a failed relocation
- Stabilized processes and significantly improved technical performance
- Reduced order backlog by 40%
- Responsible for order processing and continuation of controlling
- Integrated the plant into SAP
Managing Partner
HAUX Maschinenbau GmbH
- Responsible for company development and implementation of innovative (special) grinding machines and automation concepts
- Managed international sales and customer support
- Planned budget, results and cash flow for projects up to €1.8 M
- Implemented Lean Management and KVP projects
- Built supply chain in India
- Led a core team of 35 employees plus contractors at €6.3 M revenue
- Executed asset deal takeover in 2012 with 15 shareholders and turnaround in 2014
- Drove growth from 2016 with innovation projects funded by third-party capital
- Conducted investor process and sold 50% of shares to KIENER in May 2019
- Stabilized the company after KIENER insolvency in May 2023 and secured a new investor in September 2024
Manager and Interim Manager
TIGURI GmbH
- Founded own GmbH for management and consulting primarily in mechanical and plant engineering
- Led projects on innovation, transformation and standards in ongoing operations using Lean and KVP methods
- Executed asset deal, turnaround and investor process implementation at HAUX Maschinenbau GmbH
- Served as interim plant manager and turnaround manager at KAYSER Filtertech GmbH
- From 10/2024 developed own machine and established cooperation in India
- From 09/2025 designed machines and retrofit solutions for a Chinese customer
- Conducted sales trips to South Korea and China in 11/2025
- Prepared research proposals on machine learning
Project Manager and Consultant
BERODE GmbH
- Led value analysis, Design-to-Cost (DtC), supplier analysis and selection
- Defined and tracked KPIs
- Supported process implementation and continuous improvement (KVP) in ongoing operations
- Assisted in project acquisition and partly implemented solutions with SAP
- Optimized defense equipment over three years at Rheinmetall (project volume >€250 K, product value up to €10 M, series volume >€100 M)
- Conducted cost target determination and significant cost reductions
- Executed projects at MAN ship engines and in mechanical and plant engineering
Head of Central Planning Engineering
Stöber Antriebstechnik GmbH
- Managed technical department with a team of nine employees for a company of 500 staff and €86 M revenue
- Acted as hands-on problem solver between development and production
- Planned plant, manufacturing, warehouse and assembly across sites
- Engineered special equipment for gear assemblies, tooling and metrology
- Conducted budget and project planning and control
- Administered time management and CAD/CAM/NC/MDE systems
- Represented the company in VDMA association work
Technology Consultant
Die Denkfabrik GmbH
- Conducted feasibility studies and functional cost determination
- Systematically optimized products and reduced manufacturing costs with clients and industrial designers
- Executed quality management projects (FMECA) and Balanced Scorecards for R&D
- Optimized products at Daimler AG, performed plant FMEA at BECKS, led tunnel construction innovation project at KAEFER
- Managed transfer of ship panel to new markets at Meyer Werft and product optimization at SENNING Verpackungsmaschinen
Founder
Benchmarking-Online GbR
- Developed business plan, designed and built an internet portal and database for process benchmarking KPI comparison
- Expanded consultant network from the ENAPS research project (Esprit 20888)
- Acquired further projects (VDMA, Linde AG) and utilized the platform for shipbuilding benchmarking studies
- Prepared a patent application in 2001 and filed for a relational database evaluation tool patent in 2004
Research Associate
Bremer Institut für Betriebstechnik
- Led and coordinated the international benchmarking project ENAPS with 23 partners
- Lectured on factory planning
- Developed methods for performance measurement and reorganization using the FI-Model
- Managed benchmarking of logistics in six Volkswagen plants and three AEG plants
- Project managed corporate logistics at Daimler AG and acquired EU projects under the Fourth Framework Programme
Research Assistant
Institut für Arbeitswissenschaft und Betriebsorganisation
- Assisted lectures in controlling and organization
- Developed concept to integrate process costs into the simulation tool FEMOS
Event Manager
ESCON-Marketing GmbH
- Managed sports sponsorships for EFFEM and Eurocard at equestrian tournaments
- Interned in the organizing committee of the German Classics international equestrian event
Working Student
Guehring Automation GmbH & Co
- Supported company processes at a high-speed grinding machine manufacturer during my studies
Mechanic Apprentice
Trumpf GmbH & Co
- Trained as a mechanic in punch and plasma cutting machine manufacturing
- Worked in the training workshop and in production, assembly and production support areas
Industry experience
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Experienced in Manufacturing, Automotive, Construction, Food and Beverage, Aerospace and Defense, and Education.
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Experienced in Project Management, Operations, Quality Assurance, Supply Chain Management, Product Development, and Sales.
Summary
Technical and commercial all-rounder with deep expertise in engineering. Experienced manager as CEO | COO | Project Manager for companies and projects in technically demanding environments.
International/global work experience, especially in mechanical engineering/automation in sales, project execution and sourcing. Experience in turnaround projects for stabilization and realignment.
Doctor of Engineering with knowledge in development, design, electrical design, software development, documentation, CE compliance and machine directives.
Commercial skills as an industrial engineer including controlling, cash, budget and investment planning, management reports and cost analysis, as well as accounting.
Hands-on mechanic with a strong ability to start and quickly implement technical and process solutions on site.
Skills
- Management
- Marketing
- Sales
- Development
- Design
- Value Analysis
- Design-To-Cost
- Standardization
- Make-Or-Buy
- Supply Chains
- Plant Planning
- Factory Planning
- Software And Industry 4.0
- Quality Management
- Continuous Improvement
- After-Sales
- Financial Controlling
- Research
- Training
Languages
Education
University of Bremen
Doctor of Engineering, Benchmarking in Corporate Networks as a Source of Insights for Process Design · Production Engineering · Bremen, Germany · 2.0
University of Karlsruhe
Diploma in Industrial Engineering · Industrial Engineering · Karlsruhe, Germany
Vocational College for Metalworking
Mechanic Apprenticeship · Hettingen, Germany
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Tilman is based in Albstadt, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.
Tilman speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), Spanish (Elementary), French (Elementary).
Tilman has at least 37 years of experience. During this time, Tilman has worked in at least 12 different roles and for 12 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 1 month. Note that Tilman may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.
Based on recent experience, Tilman would be well-suited for roles such as: Interim Manager, Managing Partner, Manager and Interim Manager.
Tilman's most recent position is Interim Manager at KAYSER Filtertech GmbH.
In recent years, Tilman has worked for KAYSER Filtertech GmbH, HAUX Maschinenbau GmbH, and TIGURI GmbH.
Tilman is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing, Automotive, and Construction. Tilman also has some experience in Food and Beverage, Aerospace and Defense, and Education.
Tilman is most experienced in business areas like Project Management, Operations, and Quality Assurance. Tilman also has some experience in Supply Chain Management, Product Development, and Sales.
Tilman has recently worked in industries like Manufacturing.
Tilman has recently worked in business areas like Operations, Project Management, and Quality Assurance.
Tilman holds a Doctorate in Production Engineering from University of Bremen and a Bachelor in Industrial Engineering from University of Karlsruhe.
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