Heiko Kritzer

About

With 30+ years international experience across multiple industries and roles within the supply chain, I am Senior Director at Avantor with expertise in global transformation, automation, network design, and sustainable logistics. I have managed new manufacturing and distribution launches and directed the implementation of automation and AI initiatives. My methodology integrates Lean and 6S principles to implement innovations that boost operational efficiency, safety, and ergonomics. My expertise spans change management, SAP, project leadership, capital expenditure, and team building, supporting resilient, efficient and future-ready distribution networks across Europe and North America in both greenfield and brownfield projects.

Experience

• Avantor (Hybrid)
  • Senior Director Global Automation & Network Strategy
    Jul 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 1 mo

  • Director Major Programs
    Jan 2023 - Jul 2024 · 1 yr 7 mos

• Director Operations Development at VWR, part of Avantor
  Oct 2015 - Dec 2022 · 7 yrs 3 mos

• Director Operations at HARMAN International
  Jul 2012 - Sep 2015 · 3 yrs 3 mos

  Head of Manufacturing Operations Karlsbad

• Director Supply Chain Management at Harman/Becker Automotive Systems
  Oct 2003 - Jun 2012 · 8 yrs 9 mos

  Functional lead Supply Chain Management Europe Harman Automotive

• Supply Chain Management at Siemens
  Jul 1996 - Sep 2003 · 7 yrs 3 mos

  Project Manager Head of Material Planning and Procurement Manager Customer Support