Küssaberg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Dynamic, highly motivated and versatile operations/production management professional, combining deep technical knowledge with a wealth of hands-on experience propelling corporate performance and profitability while managing complex tasks in demanding, fast-paced and deadline-driven environments. Agile critical thinker, with significant strengths in managing multiple simultaneous projects/processes, incorporating Lean/Six Sigma principles and initiating of shop floor management. Routinely exceed expectations through creative problem-solving, precise attention to detail and superb time management abilities. Results oriented, with exceptional interpersonal, communication, collaborative and issue resolution skills with multicultural stakeholders at all levels. Talented in building, leading, developing and mentoring high-performing cross-functional teams. Focused decision-maker, adept at managing priorities and committed to excellence in customer service. Core Competencies Aircraft Component Maintenance & Repair · Life Cycle Project & Production Management Aeronautical Engineering · Lean/Six Sigma/5S Principles · Continuous Process Improvement Work Flow Planning & Coordination · Resource Allocation & Evaluation · Financial Control Budget, Cost & KPI Management · Quality & Safety Assurance · Change Management · Root Cause Analyses Facilitation Inspections & Troubleshooting · Root Cause Analysis & Corrective Action · Communication Information Technology (IT) · Team Building, Leadership & Training · Collaborative Teamwork
Team Leader/ Head of Bogie Maintenance Engineering Reporting to Department Manager Maintenance Systems & Technologies Manage the Bogie Maintenance Engineering team Create monthly status reports for all projects Optimise cost and bogie revision intervals for constant or decreasing risk (ECM 2) Ensure full service site support of bogies for all Stadler full service locations and BRCC Commercial processing (financing and billing) of all bogie related activities Provide technical support to sales on all issues relating to bogies, create tailor-made bogie revision strategies Ensure strict adherence to quality, environment, safety management (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 22163 standards)
Supervising 45 personnel Managing railway bogie repair and overhaul (including cleaning, mechanical machining, chassis suspension departments) Based at central repair station for Tram vehicles Driving track performance of the Zurich Central Railway Service Center maintenance business unit Administering a $8M budget Direct all daily operations of the center, manage schedules and resources Ensure consistent on-time fulfillment of all repairs and meet company KPIs Handling daily, weekly, yearly, 6- yearly maintenance schedules of bogies; routine maintenance of bogies after running for 800, 000 kms and six yearly NDT inspections Plan, organize and monitor processes and work flow, ensuring peak quality and safety Continuous process improvement / Change Management Manage budgets, operations and cost control Recruit, train new employees/ Mentor Staff Achievements: • Successfully established a Lean culture department-wide by consulting with staff and incorporating their ideas throughout the change process • Changed the work culture to incorporate modernization • Implemented new concept for upgradation of shopfloor work area, reduced floor space area • Introduced value stream process improvements on the shopfloor, improved performance • Led several projects to change processes for more efficiency • Developed repair sections for new vehicles which needed a length of over 43 meters • Led project for a new workshop (ZW 2045) costing over $255 M • Was part of the Introduction of new Generation Railway for the City of Zürich in the workshop area for bogie repair and overhaul
Manager, Railway Bogie Repair and Overhaul Center (2018 to Present) Including Cleaning Department and Mechanical Machining Department Direct all daily operations of the center, administering a $2.4M budget, controlling costs, supervising 45 personnel, and managing schedules and resources to achieve consistent on- time fulfilment of all client requirements and to meet company KPIs. Plan, organize and monitor processes and work flow, ensuring peak quality and safety. Conduct continuous process improvement, implementation of shop floor management systems for dedicated areas, incorporating Lean methodologies (5S and Lean Six Sigma). Change Management in regards to workmanship culture ( to become a lean structured Company) Recruit, train and coach new employees; furnish ongoing education and technical support to co-workers. Track performance of the Zurich Central Railway Service Center maintenance business unit. Overcame entrenched employee work habits to successfully establish Lean culture department-wide by consulting with staff and incorporating their ideas throughout the change process. Instrumental in achieving a new concept for the renewment of the working area in alignment with all stakeholder Shops including a area reduction in floor space and introduction of a new Railway typ Technology to existing and lean out processes, despite expanded business, through a sweeping program of process and performance improvements. Project lead for several projects in regards to change processes for more efficience. Performance on several Business critical Projects e.g. inventary of all historical Train material and Tools in a database catalog for a better overview, Project for a new Workshop concept (ZW 2030) with an value of more than $ 255 M, Introduction of new Generation Railway for the City of Zürich in the workshop area for bogie repair and overhaul.
SR-TECHNICS LTD., Zurich Airport, Switzerland · 2001 to Present One of the world’s leading providers of technical solutions to airlines, with 3,200 employees and operations in the USA, Australia, Malaysia, Malta, Spain, Switzerland and Abu Dhabi. Manager, Wheels, Brakes & Mechanical Accessory Work Center (2010 to Present) Direct all daily operations of the center, administering a $2.4M budget, controlling costs, supervising 16 to 22 personnel, and managing schedules and resources to achieve consistent on- time fulfilment of all client requirements and to meet company KPIs. Plan, organize and monitor processes and work flow, ensuring peak quality and safety. Conduct continuous process improvement, incorporating Lean methodologies (5S and Lean Six Sigma). Recruit, train and coach new employees; furnish ongoing education and technical support to co-workers. Track performance of the Zurich Component maintenance business unit as SAP alpha user. Overcame entrenched employee work habits to successfully establish Lean culture department-wide by consulting with staff and incorporating their ideas throughout the change process. Generated significant new business in 2012 by securing the addition of wheels into the existing contract for the Swiss Airlines AVRO fleet. Instrumental in achieving a 60% reduction in floor space requirements in a workshop relocation, despite expanded business, through a sweeping program of process and performance improvements. Lowered wheels turnaround time from 8 days to 4 days, and accomplished a 42% margin for all parts repaired in the department. Recognized with commendations and awards for outstanding performance.
Supervisor, Power Plant Inspection (2007 to 2009) Oversaw performance of aircraft power plant inspections, managing 16 multicultural inspection line employees. Planned and coordinated work processes, allocating manpower for a 2-shift schedule. Assigned, supported and evaluated personnel covering related roles (cleaning, assembly/disassembly, kitting, etc.). Tracked and enhanced inspection quality, conducted root cause analysis and implemented preventive actions. Acted as Deputy Line Manager for the Pratt & Whitney power plant inspection line consisting of 80 personnel. Spearheaded a project to reorganise “Field Team Organisation”, a highly flexible task force formed to provide onsite customer service worldwide for aircraft power plant technical issues. Successfully managed a complex 6-week modification project for SAA in South Africa with all materials shipped from Zurich. Promoted to Manager, Wheels, Brakes & Mechanical Accessory Work Center in recognition of excellent performance.
Provided expert repair, overhaul and incoming/final testing of hydraulic and pneumatic aircraft components, as well as balancing of rotors, air cycle machines, clutches and air power engine starters. Coordinated complex schedules involving varied delivery dates for different items. Prepared and administered work documentation and reports, including release to service of components in accordance with EASA and FAA requirements. Trained new employees and students on balancing procedures and use of test stands. Nominated, based on specialized expertise, to select and procure a new test stand and balancing machine. Saved money and time by proposing and executing process improvements for component reworking. Played a key role in the development and implementation of a new capability ramp-up process for new components.
Motor Vehicle Mechanic, EMMINGER CAR GARAGE LTD., Waldshut, Germany. Maintained/repaired used cars and small trucks (primarily Ford brand), including engine overhaul, vehicle rebuilds and restoration. Performed sheet metal repair, processed orders, procured parts, trained/supervised junior staff and provided customer care, including 24-hour emergency service.