Karlsruhe, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
With over 5 years of hands-on experience in Lean Management and Process Optimization — spanning both production and IT environments — I have developed a deep understanding of what it takes to drive meaningful, lasting change. What sets my approach apart is the ability to think beyond silos. Rather than optimizing individual departments in isolation, I focus on the end-to-end process — identifying inefficiencies, connecting the dots, and delivering solutions that work for the whole organization. My core belief? Every problem has a solution. It's just a matter of asking the right questions and bringing the right mindset to the table. I'm passionate about bridging the gap between operational and digital processes, and I thrive in environments where continuous improvement is not just a method — it's a culture.
• Led the strategic implementation of SRM and CRM systems, including enterprise-wide integration into the IT landscape and global rollout • Drove the design and optimization of cross-functional end-to-end processes to enhance operational efficiency and alignment • Oversaw software release management, ensuring alignment with business objectives and minimizing operational risk • Conducted strategic market analysis and vendor evaluations, driving make-or-buy decisions to support long-term IT and business strategy
• Global Process Owner for Production for the implementation of SAP HANA • Industrial Engineer responsible for establishing international related production processes • Continuous improvement according to lean principles in the production area
• Optimization of business processes • Application of lean principles in production • Implementation of Kaizen workshops
• Personnel planning and further development of employees • Digitization of data for analysis and making forecasts • Carrying out GAP analyses when productivity deviations occur • Creation of assembly instructions, risk assessments and maintenance plans • Ensuring process quality by accompanying internal audits • Mediator between cell leaders and management
• Research in the field of Industrial Internet of things • Further development of the training demonstrator for use cases in the area of digitization of processes
• Representative of ZF Friedrichshafen AG at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) • Planning and organizing of events and excursions
• Creation of an automated quote generator using VBA • Support in the preparation of presentations • Support with research activities