Ümit Demir - Managing Director

Q: Where is Ümit based?

Ümit is based in Philippsburg, Germany .

Q: What languages does Ümit speak?

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

Q: How many years of experience does Ümit have?

Ümit has at least 20 years of experience. During this time, Ümit has worked in at least 6 different roles and for 6 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 4 months . Note that Ümit may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Ümit's latest experience?

Ümit's most recent position is Managing Director at SELF Consulting und Trading Germany .

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

In recent years, Ümit has worked for SELF Consulting und Trading Germany and Guidepoint International .

Q: Which industries is Ümit most experienced in?

Ümit is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing , Professional Services , and Chemical . Ümit also has some experience in Automotive .

Q: Which business areas is Ümit most experienced in?

Ümit is most experienced in business areas like Operations , Sustainability Management , and Project Management . Ümit also has some experience in Quality Assurance , Strategy , and Supply Chain Management .

Q: Which industries has Ümit worked in recently?

Ümit has recently worked in industries like Manufacturing and Professional Services .

Q: Which business areas has Ümit worked in recently?

Ümit has recently worked in business areas like Operations , Project Management , and Sustainability Management .

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Philippsburg, Germany

Experience

Jan 2019 - Present

7 years 3 months

Germany

Managing Director

SELF Consulting und Trading Germany

Successful integration of new business areas
Support for change management projects
Introduction of lean management and digitalization initiatives
Managing external partners, interim managers and consultants
Successful implementation of growth and transformation strategies
Plant expansion
Plant relocation

Jan 2016 - Present

10 years 3 months

New York, United States

Business partner and strategic manager

Guidepoint International

Interim management: C- and B-level
Project manager (change management)
Project manager (energy management)
Project manager (restructuring, reorganization)
Program manager for restructuring and shutdown
Production manager, quality manager, SCM, maintenance manager
Plant manager (metal processing, plastics engineering, coating technology)
Business unit manager (plastic parts)
Acquisition integration
Value creation and efficiency improvement
Process and system optimization
ISO 50001 energy management implementation
Restructuring
Reorganization
Relocation
Training for managers and on ISO 50001 energy management
Energy controlling
EEG/energy tax and EnEG
Legal register support
Applying for grants and subsidies (carbon leakage, electricity tax, etc.)
Conducting workshops for energy and CO2 reduction
Expanding and optimizing an energy monitoring system
Planning and implementing energy and resource efficiency measures / CO2 reduction measures
Developing measures to achieve climate-neutral production
Energy audits according to 16247 and 50001

Jan 2012 - Dec 2016

5 years

Manager IMS (Industrial Management System)

Air Liquide Welding / Oerlikon Schweißtechnik GmbH

Leading local quality managers
Quality management representative for Germany and Switzerland
Responsibility for ISO 9001, KTA, ASME II, Lloyd's Register
Internal and external audits
Implementing lean fundamentals
Statistical analyses for quality and production
Risk management
HSE and environmental management
FMEA
Implementing IMS (Industrial Management System ALW)
Implementing idea management and change management
Implementing and maintaining ISO 50001 energy management
Training for managers and on ISO 50001 energy management
Conducting workshops for energy and CO2 reduction
Expanding and optimizing an energy monitoring system
Planning and implementing energy and resource efficiency measures / CO2 reduction measures

Jan 2010 - Dec 2012

3 years

Mannheim, Germany

Plant Manager

PPG Coatings Mannheim

Leading local departments: logistics, quality, lab, maintenance, shift supervision, production planning, HSE, sales with a total of 6 direct reports and 100 employees
ISO TS 16949 VDA 6.3
Employee training on HSE and quality
Statistical analyses for quality and production
Continuous improvement and lean management
Implementing ISO 50001 energy management
Restructuring
Reorganization
Energy controlling
EEG/energy tax and EnEG
Legal register support
Conducting workshops for energy and CO2 reduction
Expanding and optimizing an energy monitoring system
Planning and implementing energy and resource efficiency measures / CO2 reduction measures
Developing measures to achieve climate-neutral production
Plant establishment

Jan 2008 - Dec 2010

3 years

Reykjavík, Iceland

Project manager / management consultant for process optimization and quality management

RPC Promens Industrial Global

Lean management: 5S, SMED, TQM, OEE, Kanban, and reviving improvement ideas
Employee training on HSE and quality
Implementing the Promens Business System (PBS)
Implementing ISO TS 16949
Implementing idea management and change management
Statistical analyses for quality and production
Interim management (plant manager)
Implementing and maintaining ISO 50001 energy management
Restructuring
Reorganization
Relocation
Training for managers and on ISO 50001 energy management
Energy controlling
Conducting workshops for energy and CO2 reduction
Expanding and optimizing an energy monitoring system
Planning and implementing energy and resource efficiency measures / CO2 reduction measures
Developing measures to achieve climate-neutral production

Jan 2006 - Dec 2008

3 years

Philippsburg, Germany

Auditor Business Team / Deputy Department Manager

Goodyear

Employee training in HSE/environment
ISO/TS 16949
Production organization
Raw material management
Supplier management
Process engineering
Six Sigma
FMEA
Customer support

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Manufacturing, Professional Services, Chemical, and Automotive.

Manufacturing

Professional Services

Chemical

Automotive

Business Area Experience

See which departments and functions this freelancer has contributed to most.

Experienced in Operations, Sustainability Management, Project Management, Quality Assurance, Strategy, and Supply Chain Management.

Operations

Sustainability Management

Project Management

Quality Assurance

Strategy

Supply Chain Management

Summary

Change management, growth management, strategic and operational corporate management, building and leading performance-oriented teams, hands-on mentality with strategic foresight, value creation and efficiency improvement, process and system optimization, reporting, controlling & HR structures

Skills

Change Management
Team Leadership
Site Relocation
Acquisition Integration
Value Creation And Efficiency Improvement
Process And System Optimization
Restructuring, Reorganization
Plant Shutdown Management
Cost And Personnel Optimization
Supply Chain Management
Maintenance (Especially Tpm)
Lean Management (5s, Problem-solving Methods, Six Sigma, Tpm, Smed, Tqm, Trs, Hoshin, Value Stream Mapping, Kanban) Including Running Workshops
Bafa Audits, Energy Management 50001
Quality And Productivity
Ms Office: Very Good Skills
Sap / Oracle: Basic Knowledge
Lotus Notes: Basic Knowledge
High Customer Focus
Situational Leadership Style
Assertiveness
High Flexibility And Resilience

Languages

German

Native

Turkish

Native

English

Advanced

Education

Oct 2013 - Jun 2019

Hochschule Kaiserslautern

Bachelor · Industrial engineering / production engineering · Kaiserslautern, Germany

Oct 2003 - Jun 2005

Carl-Benz-Schule – Fachschule für Technik

State-certified technician · Mechanical engineering / process engineering · Stuttgart, Germany

Oct 1997 - Jun 2000

Carl-Benz-Schule – Fachschule für Technik

Process mechanic · Process engineering plastics technology; injection molding and blow molding · Stuttgart, Germany

Certifications & licenses

Waste heat consultant

Energy consultant and BAFA auditor for ISO DIN EN 16247-1 and 50001

Internal Auditor IATF 16949

Vorest AG

TÜV-QMB (quality management consultant)

TÜV Süd

TÜV-QMF (quality management specialist)

TÜV Süd

CIP trainer training (CI manager)

Staufen AG

Train The Trainer Course

KCTS

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 6

Experience in Manufacturing 18 y

Avg length 5 y 2 m

Longest experience 10 y 2 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 3 (Germany, United States, Iceland)

Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles Managing Director, Business partner and strategic manager, Manager IMS (Industrial Management System)

Main industries Manufacturing, Professional Services, Chemical

Main business areas Operations, Sustainability Management, Project Management

Qualifications

Highest degree Bachelor

Certifications earned 7

Profile

Created

December 2025

Last Update

January 2026

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Where is Ümit based?

Ümit is based in Philippsburg, Germany.

What languages does Ümit speak?

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

How many years of experience does Ümit have?

Ümit has at least 20 years of experience. During this time, Ümit has worked in at least 6 different roles and for 6 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 4 months. Note that Ümit may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Ümit be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Ümit would be well-suited for roles such as: Managing Director, Business partner and strategic manager, Manager IMS (Industrial Management System).

What is Ümit's latest experience?

Ümit's most recent position is Managing Director at SELF Consulting und Trading Germany.

What companies has Ümit worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Ümit has worked for SELF Consulting und Trading Germany and Guidepoint International.

Which industries is Ümit most experienced in?

Ümit is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing, Professional Services, and Chemical. Ümit also has some experience in Automotive.

Which business areas is Ümit most experienced in?

Ümit is most experienced in business areas like Operations, Sustainability Management, and Project Management. Ümit also has some experience in Quality Assurance, Strategy, and Supply Chain Management.

Which industries has Ümit worked in recently?

Ümit has recently worked in industries like Manufacturing and Professional Services.

Which business areas has Ümit worked in recently?

Ümit has recently worked in business areas like Operations, Project Management, and Sustainability Management.

What is Ümit's education?

Ümit holds a Bachelor in Industrial engineering / production engineering from Hochschule Kaiserslautern.

Does Ümit have any certificates?

Ümit has 7 certificates. Among them, these include: Waste heat consultant, Energy consultant and BAFA auditor for ISO DIN EN 16247-1 and 50001, and Internal Auditor IATF 16949.

What is the availability of Ümit?

Ümit is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Ümit?

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