Werner Köppe - Commissioning Project Coordinator, Paint Shops

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Ludwigsfelde, Germany

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Experience

Jan 2025 - Present

1 year 11 months

Technical Project Coordinator

ASML

Technical project coordination for machine transport
On-site contact person during transport
Planning the deinstallation, relocation and installation of equipment
Independent review and comparison of project progress
Order processing/planning via SAP (+planning board)
Requesting quotations and coordinating/managing external service providers (transport companies)

Jan 2024 - Dec 2024

1 year

Commissioning Coordinator for a New Paint Shop

AUDI

Schedule monitoring
Supervision and management of subcontractors
Quality control

Jan 2024 - Dec 2024

1 year

Commissioning of Continuous Dryers

WK Wärmetechnische Anlagen

Measuring and adjusting the air balance of continuous dryers at FORD in Cologne

Jan 2023 - Dec 2023

1 year

Commissioning Manager

WK Wärmetechnische Anlagen

Commissioning of a multi-dryer and a hydraulic separator at VW Wolfsburg
Schedule monitoring
Supervision and management of subcontractors
Quality control

Jan 2023 - Dec 2023

1 year

Commissioning of Preservation Booths

WK Wärmetechnische Anlagen

Measuring and adjusting the air balance of preservation booths at Mercedes Benz Mettingen

Jan 2022 - Dec 2023

2 years

Construction Manager

Moll

Construction manager for the assembly of 3 "weddings" in the automotive industry for electric cars
Site manager for the reconstruction of the employee transport conveyor at VW Zwickau
Schedule monitoring
Supervision and management of subcontractors
Cost monitoring
Quality control

Jan 2022 - Dec 2022

1 year

Site Manager, AMAZON Logistics Center Helmstedt

SAMONT

Site and commissioning management for conveyor technology
Supervision and management of subcontractors
Schedule monitoring
Cost monitoring
Quality control

Jan 2021 - Dec 2022

2 years

Site Manager, Kaufland Logistics Center Olomouc

SAMONT

Construction and commissioning management for conveyor technology
Supervision and management of subcontractors
Schedule monitoring
Cost monitoring
Quality control

Jan 2020 - Dec 2021

2 years

Paint Shop Planning Engineer

BMW

Planning of a new paint shop

Jan 2020 - Dec 2020

1 year

Paint Shop Consultant, Lamborghini Bologna

Eisenmann

Technical support to improve paint quality

Jan 2018 - Dec 2019

2 years

Project Manager PVC Line AUDI Brussels

Eisenmann

Responsible for planning, construction supervision, commissioning and final acceptance of the PVC line
Commissioning coordination
Optimization of the system and process
Quality improvement
Preparation of system and training documentation
Obtaining quotations and concluding contracts with subcontractors
Coordination and management of 16 employees plus subcontractors
Quality control
Schedule monitoring
Cost monitoring

Jan 2018 - Dec 2018

1 year

Head of Painting and Maintenance (Interim)

Samvardhana Motherson Peguform

Responsible for the entire painting process
Planning employee deployment
Planning and implementation of system and process optimization
Planning and implementation of maintenance
Coordination and management of 160 employees plus subcontractors

Jan 2017 - Dec 2017

1 year

Consultant

Porsche AG / Fa. Malowitch

Supervision of skid production
Responsible for quality-compliant production while meeting delivery deadlines

Jan 2017 - Dec 2017

1 year

Consultant

Samvardhana Motherson Innovative Auto Systems BV & Co. KG

Technical support to improve painting quality

Jan 2015 - Dec 2017

3 years

Planning Engineer Painting

VW-Crafter-Werk Wrzesnia

Lead commissioning coordinator
Responsible for planning, construction supervision, commissioning and final acceptance of the painting system
Optimization of equipment and processes, especially painting robots, pretreatment and wastewater treatment system
Optimization of painting quality
Qualification and management of employees and engineers
Quality control

Jan 2013 - Dec 2015

3 years

Deputy Site Manager, Mercedes Benz Beijing Paint Shop

DÜRR AG

Lead commissioning coordinator
Managed subcontractor companies
Responsible for inspections during system installation, commissioning, and final acceptance
Ensured compliance with schedules and monitored costs
Troubleshooting
Prepared work instructions, qualification plans, maintenance and cleaning plans
Coordinated and managed 1800 employees

Jan 2012 - Dec 2013

2 years

Lead Installation and Commissioning Coordinator, Paint Shop

AUDI Györ

Coordinated contracted companies during system installation, commissioning, and final acceptance
Responsible for optimizing systems and processes
Prepared instructions, qualification plans, troubleshooting and cleaning plans
Qualified and managed engineers and team leaders

Jan 2011 - Dec 2012

2 years

Paint Shop Planning Engineer

Daimler Indian

Responsible for inspections during system installation, commissioning, and final acceptance
System and process optimization, especially painting robots, pretreatment, and wastewater treatment plant
Qualified and managed engineers

Jan 2010 - Dec 2011

2 years

Head of Commissioning

SOLARIS Bus Produktion

Lead commissioning coordinator
Head of a group of commissioning engineers
Prepared work, operating, and maintenance documents
Obtained quotations and concluded contracts with subcontractors
Coordinated and managed 23 employees plus subcontractors

Jan 2009 - Dec 2010

2 years

Project Manager

ROTEC Systems GmbH

Managed designers and site managers
Managed the installation and commissioning of the bus paint shop at SOLARIS Poland
Managed the installation of conveyor systems at the Porsche delivery centers in Leipzig and Zuffenhausen
Obtained quotations and concluded contracts with subcontractors
Coordinated and managed 23 employees plus subcontractors
Monitored schedules
Monitored costs

Jan 2007 - Dec 2008

2 years

Head of International Projects

We Move It GmbH

Management of designers and site managers
Responsible for the development of new systems and components
Launch Manager for the new automotive paint shop company BOGDAN Ukraine
Responsible for monitoring during plant construction, commissioning and final acceptance
Plant and process optimization
Qualification and management of engineers and employees
Obtaining quotations and concluding contracts with subcontractors
Coordination and management of 64 employees plus subcontractors

Jan 2004 - Dec 2006

3 years

Paint Shop Planning Engineer

DaimlerChrysler Planungsgruppe für DCVC China

Member of a project team planning a new paint shop for small vans
Responsible for plant design and material strategy
Plant and process optimization, especially painting robots, pretreatment and wastewater treatment plant

Jan 2001 - Dec 2004

4 years

Paint Shop Manager

DaimlerChrysler Werk Ludwigsfelde

Responsible for the entire painting process of the DC-VARIO
Participated in the project team for commissioning VANEO painting
Planning and implementation of the pretreatment conversion in Bangkok
Planning and implementation of maintenance and optimization of the paint shop in Bangkok
Obtaining quotations and concluding contracts with subcontractors
Coordination and management of 140 employees plus subcontractors

Jan 2000 - Dec 2001

2 years

Paint Shop Start-up Support

DaimlerChrysler Werk South Afrika

Responsible for construction monitoring, commissioning, final acceptance and maintenance
Optimization of the plant and production process, especially pretreatment and wastewater treatment plant
Optimization of paint quality
Preparation of work instructions, qualification plans, maintenance and cleaning plans
Qualification and management of engineers, team leaders, employees and maintenance personnel

Jan 1997 - Dec 1999

3 years

Paint Shop Start-up Support

DaimlerChrysler Werk Brasilien

Responsible for construction monitoring, commissioning, final acceptance, troubleshooting and maintenance
Optimization of the plant and production process, especially pretreatment and wastewater treatment plant
Preparation of work instructions, qualification plans, maintenance and cleaning plans
Qualification and management of engineers, team leaders, employees and maintenance personnel
Support with the installation, commissioning and organization of the laboratory, as well as with the preparation of work instructions for chemical tests and analyses
Coordination and management of 65 employees plus subcontractors

Jan 1991 - Dec 1997

7 years

Head of Paint Shop Maintenance

Mercedes Benz Werk Ludwigsfelde

Responsible for maintaining the paint shop systems
Support in planning new paint shop systems
Responsible for inspecting the installation, commissioning, and final acceptance of new paint shop systems
Optimizing the systems
Preparing work instructions, qualification, maintenance, and cleaning plans
Obtaining quotes and concluding contracts with subcontractors
Coordinating and managing 56 employees plus subcontractors

Jan 1984 - Dec 1991

8 years

Head of Paint Shop Maintenance

IFA Automobilwerk Ludwigsfelde

Responsible for maintaining the paint shop systems
Support in planning new paint shop systems
Responsible for inspecting the installation, commissioning, and final acceptance of new paint shop systems
Site manager for relocating the platform truck paint shop system
Optimizing the systems
Preparing work instructions, qualification, maintenance, and cleaning plans
Coordinating and managing 95 employees plus subcontractors

Industry experience

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Experienced in Automotive, Manufacturing, Construction, and Transportation.

Automotive

Manufacturing

Construction

Transportation

Business area experience

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Experienced in Operations, Project Management, Production, Quality Assurance, Procurement, and Logistics.

Operations

Project Management

Production

Quality Assurance

Procurement

Logistics

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Portuguese

Advanced

Spanish

Elementary

Russian

Elementary

Education

Oct 1991 - Jun 1995

Mechanical Engineering Technician

Oct 1981 - Jun 1983

Industrial Master Craftsman

Oct 1973 - Jun 1974

Wagon Master

...and 1 more

Certifications & licenses

Flame Cutting

Chemical and Technical Assessment of Electropainting

Function and Operation of Ion Exchange Systems

Gas Pressure Regulators and Safety Devices

Intercultural Training for Brazil, South Africa and China

Planning and Installation of Piping Systems

Pump and Sealing Technology

PLC Technician

Expert Training for Conveyor Technology

Expert for Lifting Accessories

Expert for Gas Systems

Expert for Lifting Equipment

Welder's Certificate

Vibration Measurement and Monitoring

Forklift License

Various Occupational Safety Training Courses

Monitoring and Maintenance of Gas Pressure Control Systems

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 27

Experience in Automotive 41 y

Avg length 2 y 3 m

Longest experience 7 y 11 m

Expertise

Recent roles Technical Project Coordinator, Commissioning Coordinator for a New Paint Shop, Commissioning of Continuous Dryers

Main industries Automotive, Manufacturing, Construction

Main business areas Operations, Project Management, Production

Qualifications

Certifications earned 17

Member since

June 2025

Last update

October 2026

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Werner is based in Ludwigsfelde, Germany.

Werner speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), Portuguese (Advanced), Spanish (Elementary), Russian (Elementary).

Werner has at least 43 years of experience. During this time, Werner has worked in at least 22 different roles and for 23 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 7 months. Note that Werner may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Based on recent experience, Werner would be well-suited for roles such as: Technical Project Coordinator, Commissioning Coordinator for a New Paint Shop, Commissioning of Continuous Dryers.

Werner's most recent position is Technical Project Coordinator at ASML.

In recent years, Werner has worked for ASML, AUDI, WK Wärmetechnische Anlagen, Moll, and SAMONT.

Werner is most experienced in industries like Automotive, Manufacturing, and Construction. Werner also has some experience in Transportation.

Werner is most experienced in business areas like Operations, Project Management, and Production. Werner also has some experience in Quality Assurance, Procurement, and Logistics.

Werner has recently worked in industries like Automotive, Manufacturing, and Construction.

Werner has recently worked in business areas like Project Management, Quality Assurance, and Operations.

Werner attended education in Mechanical Engineering Technician.

Werner has 17 certificates. Among them, these include: Flame Cutting, Chemical and Technical Assessment of Electropainting, and Function and Operation of Ion Exchange Systems.

Werner will be available full-time from March 2027.

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