Frank Julius

Head of Production Development & Digitalisation | International Expansion | Digital Transformation | Production Strategy

Nenzing, Vorarlberg, Austria

About

Production and manufacturing leader with extensive experience in global production networks, digitalisation and international manufacturing expansion within the Liebherr MCC Division. In my current role as Head of Production Development & Digitalisation MCC, I am responsible for the development of the digital production strategy, the associated project portfolio and strategic initiatives supporting the future development of MCC's production organization. A major focus of my current role is the leadership of a strategic international manufacturing expansion project, including the evaluation, planning and development of a new production site to support future growth of our division. Beyond this, I work closely with production sites, business functions and IT teams to advance digital production, strengthen collaboration across locations and support the continuous development of our global production network. I enjoy bringing together people, processes and technology to create practical and sustainable solutions for modern production.

Experience

  • Liebherr Group (12 yrs 4 mos)
    • Head of Production Development & Digitalisation | Liebherr MCC Division
      Jul 2026 - Present · 1 mo

      Responsible for the strategic development of production within the Liebherr MCC Division, with a focus on international manufacturing expansion and digitalisation. Overall leadership of a strategic international manufacturing expansion project, including the evaluation, planning and development of a new production site. Responsibility for the digital production strategy and the associated project portfolio. Coordination of cross-functional initiatives across production, business and IT Advancement of digital manufacturing solutions and production processes across the global production network Support of cross-site collaboration, standardisation and continuous improvement initiatives

    • Head of Global Production Network & Digitalisation | Liebherr MCC Division
      May 2025 - Jul 2026 · 1 yr 3 mos

      Overall responsibility for the strategic development, governance, and performance of MCC’s global production network across sites in Austria, Germany, and Ireland. Leading the cross-plant production planning organization, including heads of production planning and project managers, with accountability for capacity balancing, subcontracting, and network-wide alignment. Responsible for the production digitalization strategy and portfolio, aligning manufacturing processes, systems, and data with the division-wide IT and digital roadmap. Driving transparency, standardization, and scalable structures to build a flexible, data-driven, and future-ready production network – in close collaboration with managing directors, IT, and international leadership teams.

    • ERP Domain Manager – Production (interim) | Liebherr MCC Division
      Feb 2025 - Dec 2025 · 11 mos

      As sub-project lead for the production domain, I drive ERP transformation in close collaboration with cross-functional teams and top management. I thrive in a dynamic environment, manage diverse stakeholders, and ensure alignment between production needs and strategic ERP goals.

  • Wissenschaftliche Hilfskraft at Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft
    Mar 2012 - Apr 2014 · 2 yrs 2 mos

    Research Assistant at Production Organisation. Focus on projects about simulation of material flows.

  • Studentischer Praktikant at P+S Werften GmbH
    Aug 2011 - Sep 2011 · 2 mos

    Intern at Production Planning & Controlling (KPI)

  • Studentischer Praktikant at STN Schiffselektrik GmbH & Co. KG
    Aug 2010 - Oct 2010 · 3 mos

    Intern at Production Management

  • Studentischer Praktikant at Nordex
    Aug 2009 - Oct 2009 · 3 mos

    Practical internship at production