Frank Schmick

Passionate Premium Product Development Manager and Food Lover!

Schwyz, Schwyz, Switzerland

About

Experienced product developer with a demonstrated history of working in the premium food & gastronomy industry. Skilled in premium taste experiences, innovation, food technology and consumer insight. Strong project management professional with certified affinity towards business organisation management.

Experience

  • Head of Atelier Max and LEAN Manager at Max Felchlin AG
    Jun 2022 - Present · 4 yrs 1 mo

     Modeling, development, and expansion of the new Max Atelier department as an innovation hub and an integrated manufacturing tool for customized customer solutions.  Management of strategic and operational projects for the introduction of new products and services, including market analysis, concept development, and implementation.  Design and implementation of LEAN management strategies and process optimizations with a focus on efficiency improvement, cost reduction and quality enhancement.  Redesign of the innovation process to improve agile product development and foster an innovation-friendly corporate culture.  Analysis and optimization of existing production processes with a focus on quality, cost-effectiveness, and sustainability.  Close interdisciplinary collaboration with the sales, production, quality assurance, and research & development departments to ensure seamless value creation and customer-oriented product development.  Professional and methodological leadership of project teams to ensure the efficient implementation of corporate strategy.

  • Branch Manager at ALDI SUISSE AG
    Feb 2020 - May 2022 · 2 yrs 4 mos

  • Founder & Product Creator at Cuckoo Ice Cream
    Jan 2019 - Jan 2020 · 1 yr 1 mo

  • Regional Key Account Manager Central and Eastern Europe at MANE
    Sep 2017 - Dec 2018 · 1 yr 4 mos

  • Nestlé (Bursins, Switzerland)
    • Application Group Manager (Mövenpick Ice Cream)
      Jan 2011 - Aug 2017 · 6 yrs 8 mos

      Head of Product Development

    • Product Development Manager
      Jul 2004 - Jan 2011 · 6 yrs 7 mos