Tino Motschmann - Head of Operations

Q: Where is Tino based?

Tino is based in Prien am Chiemsee, Germany .

Q: What languages does Tino speak?

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

Q: How many years of experience does Tino have?

Tino has at least 22 years of experience. During this time, Tino has worked in at least 4 different roles and for 4 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 6 years and 6 months . Note that Tino may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Tino's latest experience?

Tino's most recent position is Head of Operations at Weinig AG .

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

In recent years, Tino has worked for Weinig AG and Lean Systems GmbH .

Q: Which industries is Tino most experienced in?

Tino is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing , Automotive , and Construction .

Q: Which business areas is Tino most experienced in?

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

Q: Which industries has Tino worked in recently?

Tino has recently worked in industries like Manufacturing .

Q: Which business areas has Tino worked in recently?

Tino has recently worked in business areas like Operations , Production , and Supply Chain Management .

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Prien am Chiemsee, Germany

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Experience

Dec 2022 - Oct 2024

1 year 11 months

Head of Operations

Weinig AG

Overall responsibility for the supply chain, manufacturing including maintenance, assembly, procurement, order engineering, logistics, central planning & control (dual role), and quality assurance with a team of 650 employees (50 direct reports) and revenue of approx. €200 million
Introduction and revival of the lean philosophy with sustainable productivity gains and implementation of a KPI system in Power BI for production monitoring and decision-making
Project management for the development of a plant concept covering future orientation and production/assembly concepts including layout planning
Reduced backlog by over 70% to under €1 million and shortened overall lead times by nearly 30% through value stream optimization
Increased productivity while reducing 50 temporary workers and foregoing backfills for 20 positions (approx. 12% of headcount)
Conducted 5S workshops for 350 employees and trained 20 internal lean managers to establish lean principles

May 2009 - Present

17 years 1 month

Managing Partner

Lean Systems GmbH

Responsible for designing and implementing strategic Operational Excellence projects focusing on the development and realignment of the value stream
Led cross-functional project teams and organizational units with up to 650 employees, including disciplinary responsibility
Introduced shopfloor management systems to increase transparency and control in production processes
Developed and implemented a central planning system to optimize production control
Directed and supported a continuous improvement process (CIP) for sustainable process optimization
Managed and executed cross-departmental projects to increase efficiency in production and logistics processes
Increased throughput and output through efficiency and OEE improvements, boosting OEE by an absolute 13%
Reduced setup time by an average of 28% per product family and lead time by 23%
Winner of the Thuringia Innovation Award in 2011 for developing an innovative new product
Turnaround/restructured a measuring equipment manufacturer through efficiency improvements across the organization and process chain

Mar 2007 - Apr 2009

2 years 2 months

Senior Consultant

Vollmer & Scheffczyk GmbH

Managed and supported a lean transformation project at a leading roof window manufacturer
Planned and conducted value stream analyses to identify optimization potential
Developed and introduced effective methods to improve supplier development
Ran interactive workshops to implement lean principles across various organizational levels
Advised executives and teams on applying lean strategies in daily operations
Deepened lean and Six Sigma approaches through practical training and certifications
Successfully executed a lean transformation with measurable improvement in resource utilization
Reduced supply chain complexity through targeted value stream design at an automotive manufacturer
Certified as a Six Sigma Green Belt with proven application of methods in daily work

Apr 2004 - Feb 2007

2 years 11 months

Doctoral Candidate in Project Management

Volkswagen Coaching GmbH

Researched and developed change-resilient project management methods for the automotive industry
Conducted detailed process analyses to improve the robustness of planning projects
Formulated recommendations to minimize risks and disruptions caused by project changes
Led subprojects during plant start-ups with a focus on optimized workflows and quality standards
Derived best-practice strategies for process optimization in the supply industry
Wrote a dissertation with practical results for project management approaches
Introduced a robust framework for change management, enhancing planning reliability
Optimized production and logistics processes during equipment commissioning in the supply industry

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Manufacturing, Automotive, and Construction.

Manufacturing

Automotive

Construction

Business Area Experience

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

Operations

Supply Chain Management

Production

Project Management

Research and Development

Quality Assurance

Summary

Experienced Lean Management implementation consultant with in-depth hands-on expertise in optimizing diverse, high-mix production, logistics, and manufacturing processes. Skilled in leading cross-functional projects and managing large teams of up to 650 employees. Strong team leader with pronounced analytical skills and a solution-focused approach that ensures sustainable results.

Skills

Lean Management
(Interim) Management
Personnel Management & Development
Digitalization & Ai
Automation
Process Optimization
Supply Chain Management
Stakeholder Management
Shopfloor Management
Project Management
Sap R/3 (Ps, Pp, Mm)
Sage Bäurer Erp
Ms Office Professional
Ms Project
Ms Visio
Ms Power Bi
Ms Power Automate
Vba Programming
Sql

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Education

Clausthal University of Technology

Diploma in Industrial Engineering · Industrial Engineering · Clausthal-Zellerfeld, Germany

Certifications & licenses

SixSigma Green Belt

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 4

Experience in Manufacturing 20 y

Avg length 5 y 11 m

Longest experience 17 y

Expertise

Recent roles Head of Operations, Managing Partner, Senior Consultant

Main industries Manufacturing, Automotive, Construction

Main business areas Operations, Supply Chain Management, Production

Qualifications

Highest degree Bachelor

Certifications earned 1

Profile

Created

April 2025

Last Update

May 2026

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Where is Tino based?

Tino is based in Prien am Chiemsee, Germany.

What languages does Tino speak?

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

How many years of experience does Tino have?

Tino has at least 22 years of experience. During this time, Tino has worked in at least 4 different roles and for 4 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 6 years and 6 months. Note that Tino may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Tino be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Tino would be well-suited for roles such as: Head of Operations, Managing Partner, Senior Consultant.

What is Tino's latest experience?

Tino's most recent position is Head of Operations at Weinig AG.

What companies has Tino worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Tino has worked for Weinig AG and Lean Systems GmbH.

Which industries is Tino most experienced in?

Tino is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing, Automotive, and Construction.

Which business areas is Tino most experienced in?

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

Which industries has Tino worked in recently?

Tino has recently worked in industries like Manufacturing.

Which business areas has Tino worked in recently?

Tino has recently worked in business areas like Operations, Production, and Supply Chain Management.

What is Tino's education?

Tino holds a Bachelor in Industrial Engineering from Clausthal University of Technology.

Does Tino have any certificates?

Tino has 1 certificate: SixSigma Green Belt.

What is the availability of Tino?

Tino is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Tino?

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