Greater Karlsruhe Area
As Managing Director of Global Operations at Solution X Group, I specialise in bespoke business consulting for Global clients. Focusing on implementing innovative solutions to complex business challenges. Led 900 staff, P&L €60M, Sales €42M, Capex projects €40M. Expert in P&L growth, operational excellence, strategic transformation, sales revenue, manufacturing, engineering leadership and customer satisfaction. Senior Vice President of Operations, who builds and leads high-performing global teams focused on world class performance to drive profitability. revenue growth. operational excellence, manufacturing performance, customer satisfaction and continuous improvement. Takes corporate strategic goals and converts them to tangible tactical workflows and programs critical to deliver financial and operational success. Experienced executive in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma and Quality performance. Utlise^s full tool box of methodologies to support long term business growth. In particular: Ishikawa 5 why, SPC, DMAIC, 8D,, APQP, FMEA , Root Cause Analysis to improve processes, strengthen quality systems and solve complex operational challenges that improve productivity, increase efficiency and reduce waste
• Bespoke business consulting with focus on Start up and SME to implement innovative solutions to complex business challenges. • Catalyst to build and scale operational team from conceptional to high performance. • Implement practical change management with robust processes and procedures in place to facilitate company ramp. • Develop and drive transformation in operational excellence, process and equipment capabilities. • Drive continuous product and process design, development and roll out. • Structuring and executing operations, business development, and client relationship management. • Implement strategic approach to identifying and generating new business opportunities whislt maintaining client satisfaction.
• Build and scale operational team from conceptional to high performing. • Ensure robust processes and procedures are in place to facilitate quality focused manufacturing. • Develop and drive transformation in operational excellence, process and equipment capabilities. • Drive continuous product and process design, development and roll out.
• Develop work instructions, engage employee training in parallel with quality standards to ensure top level product. • System and process installation to facilitate prototype pilot line at R&D site. • Implement proprietary process to produce ultra-thin, high-efficiency, mono-crystalline solar wafers.
• Led strategic growth initiatives for Customer Support Business unit in EMEA region, driving revenue through high value service programs and strategic parts consignment. • Managed field service, technical support, and applications departments to ensure on-time installations and exceed customer satisfaction. • Oversaw operations and staff across Europe and UK, exceeding business unit KPIs.
• Led 870+ staff, executed strategic planning to exceed business unit KPIs, focusing on productivity, on-time delivery, cost, quality and health & safety. • Implemented Lean tools such as 8D, Kaizen, and value stream mapping to drive continuous improvement and eliminate waste. • Achieved quarterly/yearly financial plans, increased gross margin, and mentored production staff to foster a quality-first culture.
• Led operational and financial performance improvement using LEAN, Six Sigma, and quality methodologies. • Implemented Best Known Methods to reduce Cost of Ownership. • Managed high-value projects and provided technical services for semiconductor systems.