Packaging Technology Experts in Germany

Project Manager – Management Consultant – Lean Manager – Coach in machine and plant engineering, pharma and medical technology

Senior Project Manager + Assembly Manager: Conversion of Porsche assembly lines Emil Schmid Maschinenbau GmbH & Co. KG

• Planning and conversion for the integration of new camera technology with AI tools for process optimization on V-engine lines Management Consultant: Business Development for defense industry for NATO Emil Schmid Maschinenbau GmbH & Co. KG
• Market research - analysis of potential customers in the defense industry
• Direct approach to potential customers and market participants
• Developing options for action and a strategy for further market development Seminar Leader, Consultant + Coach: Project Management + Experience Exchange Ness Wärmetechnik GmbH
• Workshop for further development of project managers with prior knowledge
• Exchange of experience with project managers and derivation of measures
• Recommendations to improve the project management organization Management Consultant: EU market research for hemodialysis systems Scherzinger Pumpen GmbH & Co. KG
• Market research for gear pumps in hemodialysis systems
• Contact with purchasing and R&D of dialysis system manufacturers
• Collecting market data with growth forecasts and changes Management Consultant: Strategy + Global Business Development Vibrationmaster s.à r.l.
• Company-wide strategy development together with the CEO for test systems for bolted joints
• Consulting and support in international business development and cooperation with partners Senior Project Manager + Assembly Manager: Conversion of Porsche assembly lines Emil Schmid Maschinenbau GmbH & Co. KG
• Project management for new conversion of wheel carrier press line and assembly line
• Coordination of tasks and work packages for sub-project leaders
• Schedule planning and cost control
• Resource planning with internal departments and external specialists
• Management and execution of customer and supplier coordination Management Consultant + Coach: Handling difficult project situations Ness Wärmetechnik GmbH
• Coaching project management in project control for major project Exyte to ensure ongoing order processing, awareness of difficult project situations and emerging decisions Senior Project Manager, Consultant, Coach: Improving quality of pharma pouches B. Braun Melsungen AG, Hospital Care Division, Pharma, Plant A
• Project management for improving/preventing quality fluctuations of three-chamber pouches and their outer packaging
• Leading an interdisciplinary international team from Germany, Italy, Switzerland
• Improving the production concept
• Adjusting quality criteria and setting up continuous traceability across manufacturing/logistics processes Management Consultant: Further development of structure + business processes KLAUS UNION GmbH & Co. KG
• Analysis of the current state of pump handling
• Design of the target state for pump handling
• Cost-benefit analysis of changes
• Reorientation of business processes
• Implementation with internal and external resources Senior Project Manager, Consultant, Coach: Production improvements pharma B. Braun Melsungen AG, Hospital Care Division, Pharma, Plant A
• Replacement procurement of packaging machines (carton erector, sealer)
• Concept / implementation of first-time procurement of depalletizing to packaging process
• Concept development in a simulation with production employees for a new manufacturing area for small-batch packaging, including implementation and setup
• Expansion of a rack conveyor system
• Bringing automation know-how and lean management into projects
• Further development of project management specifically for Technical Service
• Sparring partner, consultant and coach for specialists and managers Senior Project Manager: Plant conversion for filter production for ventilators 3M Deutschland GmbH Membrana
• Management support for program and project management for a fast-track project at the Wuppertal plant
• Setup of a plant (approx. €30 million) for the production of filter membranes for use in ventilators (oxygenators) Consultant: Review of leadership, structure, processes + trends at US subsidiary Bleichert Inc. for R. Weiss Verpackungsmaschinen GmbH & Co. KG
• Company-wide review of structure, business processes, communication and activities with SWOT analysis in interviews at all company levels
• Assessment of existing leadership, control tools and aids
• Estimation of potential and trends in the North American market Senior Project Manager: Streamlining packaging variety in medical technology at B.Braun B. Braun Melsungen AG
• Leading and supporting the implementation phase of a company project (multi-million-euro range)
• Reduction of packaging variety
• Implementation for different product families while considering the views of sales, marketing, R&D, regulatory affairs, supply chain, logistics, sterilization, production, purchasing and controlling
• Challenging communication / conflict management in bringing together the interdisciplinary, international teams with 30 team members
• Management reporting of the implementation phase with quality assurance and implementation costs Management Consultant: Corrective alignment of the Wärmetechnik Ness project Ness Wärmetechnik GmbH
• Supervision of major projects + further development of project management
• Interim manager "Head of Project Management": supervision of large and critical projects with direct customer contact in Latvia
• Coaching project managers and teams to secure ongoing order processing, awareness of difficult project situations, consulting on emerging decisions
• Improving deadline tracking for ongoing projects
• Concept for further development of project management
• Consulting on necessary structural company changes and staffing of project-related functions Senior Project Manager + Consultant: Schedule coordination for major BMW projects Emil Schmid Maschinenbau GmbH & Co. KG
• New / conversion of assembly lines for BMW Munich / Steyr / Hams Hall
• Project management for more than 500 conversion / new-build measures for assembly lines
• Detailed, structured scheduling, preventing potential delays
• Resource planning with internal departments and external specialists
• Coordination and execution of customer and supplier meetings
• Resolving staffing disputes with conflict management
• Further development of project management, support of change process
• Management consulting on various business matters Senior Project Manager + Consultant: Technical cleaning BMW Dingolfing A. Markert GmbH Metallreinigungsmaschinen
• Project leadership with employee motivation during the integration of a cleaning system into the production line within a short conversion time
• Fast creation of project transparency when joining an ongoing project
• Structured coordination with customer and suppliers to improve deadlines
• Preventing a critical scheduling situation to win back the customer
• Ensuring a stable schedule situation through detailed planning Senior Project Manager: Streamlining packaging variety in medical technology at B.Braun B. Braun Melsungen AG, Melsungen
• Project: Harmonization of packaging for cost optimization for the plant in Gyöngyös, Hungary
• Leading the concept and implementation phase of a company project (multi-million-euro range)
• Reduction of packaging variety ahead of costly validation / verification processes for packaging families
• Guiding towards the best solution proposals for different product families while considering the views of sales, marketing, R&D, regulatory affairs, supply chain, logistics, sterilization, production, purchasing and controlling
• Challenging communication and conflict management in bringing together the interdisciplinary, international teams with 30 team members
• Management reporting on the concept result with quality assurance, cost, schedule and capacity planning for the following implementation phase Consultant: Market study USA / Canada + business development basics Scherzinger Pumpen GmbH & Co. KG, Furtwangen
• North America market study with market data and competitive situation
• Contact and interest check with customers and sales partners
• Travel to potential customers and partners as a basis for decision-making Trainer: Workshop team building, self-management & conflict management ZF AG, ABB AG in cooperation with Lindconsult GmbH
• Working in teams, self-management & conflict management
• Workshop with individual and group exercises as well as role plays Consultant: Introduction of project management + process adjustment Lauffer Maschinenfabrik Lauffer GmbH & Co. KG
• Introduction of project management
• Examination of current business processes and definition of target processes for quotations, handover of orders and processing with clear responsibilities in all process steps
• Review and development of internal tools for the processes
• Process documentation and review for the quality management manual
• Support during briefings and employee buy-in
• Fine-tuning of processes after initial implementation experience Management Consulting: Plant layout and business process development ACSYS Lasertechnik GmbH, Mittweida
• Development of hall layout with production, manufacturing areas, warehouse, goods receipt, shipping and material flow
• Examination of current business processes and definition of target processes from "inquiry to after sales" with clear assignment of responsibilities in all process steps
• Review and development of internal tools for business processes
• Documentation and review of business processes
• Support during briefings Moderator: Plant planning with master, layout and business plan Klaus Union GmbH
• Moderation and consulting in a workshop to develop a plant layout with production areas, testing areas, warehouse, goods receipt, shipping and material flow
• Template for the architect layout for the building permit for the conversion Management Consultant: Adjustment of business processes + structure AMT Alfing Montagetechnik GmbH
• Examination of current business processes and definition of target processes for "order entry", "spindle repairs" and "spare parts handling" with clear responsibilities in all process steps
• Review and development of internal tools for the business processes
• Documentation and review of business processes
• Support during briefings Management Consultant + Coach: Introduction of project management ELHA ELHA Maschinenbau Liemke KG
• Professional coaching for project managers and consulting on building project management in the field of manufacturing systems with analysis of business processes and production workflows
• Examination of current processes and definition of target processes for sales, order handover, processing, schedule control, cost control and dunning with clear responsibilities in all process steps
• Review and development of internal tools for business processes
• Documentation and review of business processes
• Support during briefings
• Development of hall layout with production areas, warehouse and material flow Consultant: Further development of project management + knowledge management AKS AKS Alfing Kessler Sondermaschinenbau GmbH
• Consulting and reorganization of business processes to further develop project management and build a knowledge database
• Examination of current business processes and definition of target processes for order handover, cost orientation, additional claims & change management and securing know-how with clear responsibilities in all process steps
• Review and development of internal tools for business processes
• Documentation and review of business processes Senior Project Management: Patent implementation security concept Human Bios International AG
• Overall project management for patent implementation
• Market analysis in the field of security technologies
• Acquisition of development partners, sales partners and potential customers
• Strategy development and implementation
• Sales and technical development consulting
• Application for and receipt of government funding Project Manager + Management Consultant: Processing of BMW Munich order AMT Alfing Montagetechnik GmbH
• Leading the project with accompanying business consulting and coaching
• Internal coordination with sales and technical processing
• External coordination with customers and suppliers
• Quality assurance, deadline tracking, cost control with claim management
• Preparation of inquiries with specifications and negotiations with suppliers Trainer: Workshop time and self-management ABB AG in cooperation with Herrenberger Team GmbH
• Training on time & self-management
• Workshop with individual and group exercises as well as role plays Management Consultant: Ongoing analysis of business processes Klaus Union GmbH
• Ongoing analysis of the key business processes for pumps, valves, spare parts/service from inquiry through order entry, technical and commercial processing to delivery
• Showing collected weaknesses and disruptions, their dependencies and joint development of process improvements in workshops
• Documentation of the analysis and workshops Management Consultant: International sales development for combo dampers Lefa Fleischereiausstattungen GmbH + Edelstahl-Mechanik GmbH
• Europe-wide market research of sales partners and potential customers for the sale of combo dampers with smoking function
• Support in developing marketing material and campaigns
• Introduction of sales partners and support at trade fair appearances Management Consultant: Strategy workshop + strategy review workshops Klaus Union GmbH + Co. KG
• Strategy development with company analyses (SWOT, portfolio)
• Regular strategy review workshops with development of the holistic company strategy / vision / mission / goals, use of balanced scorecard
• Definition of strategic measures for further company development Lecturer "International Project Management" Aalen University Aalen University, Master's program International Business
• Workshop-style course with teaching of project management basics, experience, tools and simulation
• Domestic and foreign market studies (Europe, overseas, Asia), company analyses, staffing concepts for German industrial companies with students Business Developer: Market development India for nanotechnology product Rewitec GmbH
• Market study India
• Market development in India for nanotechnology products with trade fair appearance, search for trade partners and follow-up of contacts
• Support during test phases, coordination of local partners as exclusive agent Moderator: Strategy rollout for automotive engineering companies IAV + NCC IAV GmbH, NCC Deutschland GmbH in cooperation with Herrenberger Team GmbH and E³ GmbH
• Moderation in strategy rollout workshops
• Training in contract and conflict management with basics and role plays Overall Project Manager: Processing of Zeppelin granulate conveyor systems order Zeppelin Silo & Systems GmbH
• Leading the project with sales and profit increase
• Professional coaching of the deputy project manager and project team
• Internal coordination with the project team, sales and technical processing
• External coordination with customers and suppliers
• Quality assurance, deadline tracking, cost control with claim management
• Preparation of inquiries with specifications and negotiations with suppliers Sessler Galvanikanlagen GmbH
• Market studies in the USA and Russia with market data and competitive situation
• Strategy, contracts and marketing development with joint venture partner in the USA
• Training of US representatives and initial sales support

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Technical and commercial risk assessment for an investment project in the hardware sector (scaling potential, liability risks, operational processes) Process consulting for two SMEs in the engineering environment, focusing on workflow digitization, PLM

• Technical consulting for electrical engineering in the areas of control system design, measurement technology and automotive applications

• Participation in development, commissioning and optimization of individual components for hybrid electric drives including HV batteries and electrical auxiliary units

• Integration of individual systems into the overall system and preparation for homologation

• Development of analog and digital circuits

• Design of circuit diagrams in control and special machine construction for individual machines

• Definition of switch cabinet layout and switch cabinet wiring

• Selection and programming of electronic control (PLC) and display / control unit (HMI)

• Selection and parameterization of converters, sensors and DC-DC converters

• Adaptation of industrial and rail components for vehicle use in cooperation with external development partners

• Collaboration with external developers from specification to function testing and final acceptance of the finished device

• Design of HV network for hybrid vehicles as well as construction supervision and commissioning

• Specification and testing of electrified auxiliary units (steering, climate control, on-board power supply)

• Parameterization of frequency converters and programming of positioning controllers

• Preparation of quotes, creation of specifications, price negotiations and procurement of electrical items

• Scheduling and control as well as supervision of control system construction, wiring and machine wiring

• Creation of PLC programs and programming of operator panels (HMI)

• Functional testing of individual machine elements and sensor adjustment

• Initial commissioning at the manufacturer's site, test run of the machine, documentation preparation and revision of circuit documents

• Leading commissioning at the end customer, training of customer's staff and management of the electrical engineering department with supervision of employees

• Own patent research and patent monitoring (optoelectronic 3D measuring systems)

• Commissioning and troubleshooting of HV batteries for hybrid vehicles together with the manufacturer

• System responsibility for hybrid test vehicles, especially HV safety

• Use of CAD systems (AutoCad light), CAE systems (Caddy++ electrical 3.0SP1, EPLAN P8), MS Office, MS Visio, MS PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat Standard, Vector CANalyzer, Mitsubishi Melsec Medoc Plus, Mac-Programmer Plus, S7 standard, Siemens Micro-Win 3.2, Siemens ProTool light and ProTool CS, S7-Net OPC server, programming software for frequency converters and positioning controllers, Sistema and Spice

• Previous project experience includes: integration of HV batteries in hybrid vehicles, development of optoelectronic sensors, construction supervision of hybrid vehicles, commissioning of NC machines, electrical control of processing and packaging machines, commissioning of a photovoltaic system and restoration of a run-of-river power plant

• Developed and implemented comprehensive project plans for the rollout of various MHE systems (e.g., automated forklifts, conveyors) across Amazon’s network, including innovative packaging designs and material innovations.
• Set and coordinated daily milestones with both internal teams and external vendors.
• Ensured continuous alignment among warehouse operations, technical teams, and external partners through regular progress meetings, maintaining complete project transparency.
• Directed comprehensive activities including employee training led by the Learn team, performed detailed machine parts checklists to verify compliance, and monitored setup adherence to safety and operational standards.
• Implemented robust end-to-end testing protocols, monitored key performance indicators, and facilitated a seamless transition from project completion to regular operations with thorough documentation.

• Developing shuttle warehouse system software for storage and transportation
• Creating personas and defining use cases
• Conducting usability tests and prototyping
• Developing and maintaining a component library and a style guide
• Tools used: Figma, Zeplin, Miro, Azure
• Implemented in a Scrum environment

• Technically leading the commissioning and installation of SPP machines in collaboration with the local site teams, representing Amazon’s MSP (Mechatronics & Sustainability Packaging) team as a single POC. Cross collaboration and coordination with the external vendors for the successful execution of the project.
• Supporting the teams in technical analysis and RCA with continued focus on the volume steep ramp.
• Internal and external stakeholder management, complete project management, technical documentation, and strong communication.
• Collaboration with other european sites to share best practices.

Interim management, project leadership and technical consulting in mechanical and plant engineering for projects in mechanical engineering with a focus on automotive, e-mobility and series production

• Taking over and stabilizing critical projects in special machine construction and the automotive sector (SMEs, OEM, mechanical engineering, automotive)
• Supporting companies facing project delays, scheduling issues and operational challenges
• Leading engineering and project teams and managing complex project structures
• Optimizing processes in development, production and project execution
• Focus on on-time delivery, efficiency, quality and series readiness

Skills:

• Automotive
• Interim Management
• Mechanical Engineering Project Management
• Special Machinery Construction
• Engineering Management
• Operations Management
• Series Ramp-up
• Production Optimization
• Project Stabilization
• Turnaround Management
• Troubleshooting
• Automotive
• E-Mobility
• CAPEX Projects
• Project Management
• Process Optimization

I take on responsibility as:

• Project Manager
• Engineering Manager
• Operations Manager
• Interim Manager

Industries:

• Automotive
• Mechanical Engineering
• E-Mobility

I take on responsibility at short notice in critical mechanical and plant engineering projects and bring schedules, costs and organization back under control.

Complex projects are part of my daily routine. As a senior mechanical engineering expert, I am used to working in the dynamic automotive environment.

• Development, design, and detailing of custom machine tools (CNC machine tools for plastic eyeglass lenses).
• 3D modeling of assembly designs, modules, and components (including cast parts, gear and worm gear drives, energy and media supply systems, etc.); FEM calculations.
• Creation of assembly drawings including bill of materials structures and detailed part drawings.
• Coordination with suppliers and support for specialist departments.
• Support during prototype build and test processes.

• Quality service provider for the automotive industry, €350 Mio. sales
• Rebuilt global finance and controlling organizations to meet private equity standards
• Functioned as interim CFO during periods of transition under 3i ownership
• Member of the supervisory board and Chair of audit committee

• Created user manuals for packaging machinery

• Documentation of assembly steps in a cleanroom
• Improving assembly processes and boosting efficiency, ensuring required quality targets
• Revision of existing documents like parts lists and 3D models
• Creation of data sheets and product brochures
• Preparation and archiving of documents in the Promo-Office database
• Creation of qualification and validation documents for machines in the semiconductor industry (wafer production)
• Application of GMP principles for quality management of semiconductor machines
• Conducting FMEAs to increase process safety
• Performing risk assessments using and reviewing applicable standards and guidelines
• Creating and implementing IQ and OQ qualifications
• Creating test protocols and designing test rigs
• Conducting FMEAs and risk assessments for slicer machines in the food industry
• Considering FDA requirements and checking compliance
• Creation of operating manuals, product brochures, and catalogs for a medical technology mechanical engineering company
• Creation of FMEAs and risk assessments
• Creating spare parts lists
• Creation of operating manuals according to DIN EN ISO 20607
• Performing risk assessments according to DIN EN ISO 12100:2011
• Performing the CE marking process
• Standards research and standards assessment
• Creating 2D drawings and 3D graphics like exploded views, lubrication and maintenance plans (using CAD programs)
• Creation of data sheets and catalogs
• Experience with authoring tools such as Adobe FrameMaker, Paligo, Schema ST4, and Cosima
• Experience with data management modules like weclapp, SAP, and the Promo-Office database
• Experience with Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign
• Excellent skills in MS Office programs

• Project planning and project management of packaging lines
• Support of the entire project process and optimization through claim management, open points list, regular project meetings, stakeholder management
• Feasibility analysis, packaging development and tendering of a packaging line for frozen baked goods for a large bakery
• Technical consulting on the process and production of a circular packaging solution
• Support for startups (design office, food producer, consulting company, ...)
• Project manager on the customer side for a heating equipment manufacturer, packaging technology/central palletizing
• Technical sales in packaging technology in northern and western Germany

• Development and programming of PLC controllers and servo drives, such as TIA Portal, Siemens Step7 Classic, RSlogix/Studio5000, Unity Pro and CODESYS
• Visualization systems WinCC, FactoryTalk VIEW
• Integration of various fieldbuses into automation devices (PROFIBUS, PROFINET, DeviceNet, ControlNet, Ethernet/IP, MODBUS)
• Script programming (C# / VB.Net / VBscript / VBA)
• Selection of electrical components and systems
• Commissioning and optimization of simple to complex plants and machines
• Planning and creation of electrical schematics
• Preparation of installation plans
• Preparation of bills of materials and technical calculations
• Feasibility studies

• Confident use of Autodesk Inventor 2010

• Revision and update of existing designs

• Converting existing 2D drawings into 3D models with drawing derivation

• Redesign and further development of existing 3D designs

• New 3D design development

• Creating drawings, lists, and plans

• Confident use of Productstream Professional

• Data preparation and import into PSP from external design offices

• Supporting the system administrator

• Creating templates for 3D Inventor and Excel (parts lists)

• Exporting data from Inventor as PDF, DXF, XLS

• Preparing training materials

• Training design staff and project managers on introducing 3D design and using Productstream Professional and Inventor 2010

• Supporting project managers with technical problem-solving

• Supporting production planning

• Supporting the special machine construction department