Johannes Eckardt

Technical & Commercial Manager @ eckardt-engineering & habö Metall

Greater Erfurt Area

About

As Manager at eckardt-engineering, EMT & habö-Metall I'm part of a leadership team that is able to provide client solutions starting from "part manufacturing" over "single purpose machinery development" up to professional "relocation of your entire production plant".

Experience

  • General Manager at eckardt-engineering GmbH
    Nov 2016 - Present · 9 yrs 8 mos

    • Full P&L ownership across a portfolio of industrial businesses (engineering, CNC manufacturing, services, education, real estate). • Execution and leadership of international industrial and engineering projects, including machine modernizations, plant relocations and process optimizations. • Strong focus on operations, production systems and technical transformation in special-purpose machinery and automated manufacturing environments. • Hands-on project work with frequent international assignments (Europe, Asia, overseas). • Leadership of interdisciplinary teams with up to 125 employees.

  • Managing Director at Habö Metall GmbH / EMT Eckardt Maschinenteile GmbH & CoKG
    Apr 2019 - Present · 7 yrs 3 mos

    Regional CNC manufacturing operations, focusing on high-automated milling and turning processes. We ensured the supply of essential components for various industries, including train industry, military applications and fire safety systems, while enhancing production efficiency and quality standards.

  • Interim Managing Director at AWT Akademie für Wirtschaft und Technologie GmbH
    Jul 2021 - Feb 2023 · 1 yr 8 mos

    In my role, I served as Interim CEO, driving the digital transformation and restructuring initiatives. I implemented cloud solutions across all three training locations, reorganized the accounting and staff setup to optimize performance and efficiency. This strategic approach positioned the company for future growth and innovation.

  • Management Consultant at Strategy&, part of the PwC network (formerly Booz & Company)
    2014 - Jan 2018 · 4 yrs 1 mo

    • Global production- and supply-network optimization projects, manufacturing footprint optimization, for various clients in automotive, machine manufacturing, medical technology and pharmaceutical industry • Financial modeling and qualitative analysis for potential manufacturing locations (greenfield) and hence significant investment decisions • Refinement of operating models regarding out- and insourcing decisions • Development of concepts for operational excellence in production within the “Enterprise Wide Operational Excellence” Community of Strategy& 10/2014 - 10/2016: Senior Consultant 11/2016 - 01/2018: Freelancer

  • Audit-Assistent at EY
    2014 - 2014 · Less than a year