Florian Stifel

Empowering Food Producers Worldwide with Labeling, Weighing & Inspection Solutions

Germany

About

As a passionate Global Product Line Manager at Bizerba, I champion innovative labeling, weighing, and inspection solutions that empower food producers (mostly in meat, seafood, dairy and produce) worldwide to thrive. Leveraging my 10+ years of experience and in-depth market knowledge, I spearhead the strategic development, sales, and marketing of our product portfolio, ensuring it aligns with evolving global regulations, trends and customer needs. My global role allows me to forge strong relationships with diverse teams and markets, uncovering synergies and driving sales growth across various regions. My experience spans North America, Europe, and Asia, equipping me with a holistic perspective that encompasses both technical and commercial aspects. For instance, we recently launched our newest generation of our flagship weight price labeling system GLM-I, an integrated labeling, weighing, and inspection solution. Enabling customers to save up to 30% of their line footprint we solidified Bizerba as a trusted partner for food safety and efficiency. I'm always energized to connect with industry professionals, discuss current challenges, and explore ways to empower food producers through innovative solutions. Let's connect and discuss how we can collaborate to elevate your food operations! Connect with me | Discover Bizerba's global portfolio

Experience

  • Bizerba (8 yrs)
    • Head of Product Unit Digital Solutions
      Jul 2025 - Present · 1 yr

    • Head of Product Unit Dynamic Marking and Inspection Systems
      Apr 2025 - Present · 1 yr 3 mos

      I’m tasked to set up a new product unit, which will encompass all our dynamic solutions around marking and inspection, including labeling and direct marking technologies, dynamic checkweighing, metal detection, as well as our advanced x-ray and vision inspection systems. All products, which are vital for ensuring product quality, safety, and compliance across a wide array of industries. As head of the product unit I oversee product management, technical sales support and business development.

    • Global Strategic Market Development
      Apr 2024 - Apr 2025 · 1 yr 1 mo

  • Applications Project Manager at Bizerba USA Inc
    Sep 2016 - Jun 2018 · 1 yr 10 mos

    Project Management in the Applications Center North America

  • Graduate Teaching Assistant at University of North Dakota
    Jan 2015 - May 2016 · 1 yr 5 mos

    As a graduate teaching assistant in the Management Department of the College of Business and Public Administration I assist and support professors in teaching as well as in their research. In this position my areas of concentration were: Multinational Management Operations Management Principles of Management Strategic Management

  • Bizerba (3 yrs 4 mos)
    • Project Manager, Service (Temporary Position)
      Oct 2014 - Dec 2014 · 3 mos

    • Corporate Student
      Sep 2011 - Sep 2014 · 3 yrs 1 mo

      Within the 3 years of the cooperative studies at the Baden Württemberg State University (DHBW) as a student in industrial engineering, technical management I alternate in a 3 month rhythm between theoretical terms at the DHBW and practical terms in which I work in a variety of departments at Bizerba. As a technical management student with the specialization in international sales not only a basic engineering training but also project and process management, as well as strategic management and sales management skills could have been widely developed and expanded in the practical phases at the job on hand.

    • Project Management in the Global Sales Department (Corporate Student)
      Jan 2014 - Apr 2014 · 4 mos

      Project Management of a company wide project

  • Process Improvement (Corporate Student) at Bizerba (Shanghai) WeighTech & Systems Co., Ltd
    Apr 2013 - Jul 2013 · 4 mos

    Process analysis and optimization project in the R&D Department