Christoph Muth

Leading Production Footprint Projects

Germany

About

Experienced professional specializing in complex manufacturing transformations and operational excellence. Currently driving strategic initiatives including plant relocations and production insourcing projects that deliver cost optimization and enhanced supply chain control. Proven track record in leading cross-functional teams through large-scale change management initiatives. Expertise spans project management, technical operations, and stakeholder engagement across the full manufacturing value chain—from equipment procurement and process qualification to production ramp-up and continuous improvement. Core competencies include strategic planning, change management, manufacturing operations, and building high-performing teams that deliver results while maintaining quality standards and operational continuity.

Experience

  • Knorr-Bremse Systeme für Nutzfahrzeuge GmbH (Greater Munich Metropolitan Area)
    • Director Production Footprint Strategy & CapEx
      Nov 2023 - Present · 2 yrs 9 mos

    • Chief Manufacturing Engineer
      Jun 2022 - Nov 2023 · 1 yr 6 mos

      Director level

  • Quantum-Systems GmbH (Gilching, Bavaria, Germany)
    • CTO
      Feb 2021 - May 2022 · 1 yr 4 mos

    • Head of Production
      Aug 2020 - Jan 2021 · 6 mos

  • Knorr-Bremse Systeme für Nutzfahrzeuge GmbH (Munich, Bavaria, Germany)
    • Team leader Industrialization
      Jan 2018 - Jul 2020 · 2 yrs 7 mos

    • Expert Industrialization
      Dec 2014 - Dec 2017 · 3 yrs 1 mo

    • Trainee (Management Evolution Program)
      Sep 2013 - Nov 2014 · 1 yr 3 mos