Moringen, Lower Saxony, Germany
Operations leader with 8+ years of experience improving operational performance, leading teams through restructuring, and aligning execution with strategic objectives.
Leading site-wide production operations following global restructuring. Responsible for KPI improvement, lean implementation, and direct leadership of three production managers. Established unified systems and standardised daily management processes across teams.
Held full value stream ownership, including development, planning, production, and quality. Improved cross-functional alignment with Sales and Executive teams by enhancing delivery reliability and operational transparency. Key achievements: • increased revenue • improved on time delivery performance • reduced external quality complaints
Led interim positions with a focus on productivity improvement, process optimisation, and change management. Applied Lean and quality tools to assess existing systems, identify bottlenecks, and implement targeted interventions.
Led a cross-functional team of managers, engineers, and operators to optimise production and quality KPIs. Contributed to business planning, budgeting, and project ROI modelling to support export initiatives and operational investments. Maintained output during restructuring and managed export readiness. Key outcomes: • Achieved 0-PPM quality through the development of automated inspection systems • Successfully scoped, and implemented export contracts to boost turnover • Supported financial planning and cost-recovery models for new projects
Built and led a new technical team to reduce external support costs and improve factory performance. Introduced Lean and Six Sigma methods to drive process efficiency, establish quality controls, and automate maintenance and inventory tracking. Key outcomes: • Improved OEE and reduced factory operation from 7 to 5 days while maintaining the same output • Automated tracking of technical budgets and maintenance processes
Supported production improvements through project and process implementation. Provided technical support during plant shutdowns to minimise downtime and increase availability. Key outcome: • Designed and commissioned a rotary transfer machine in under 3 months
Oversaw the design and implementation of custom-built production machinery, conducted client meetings for project updates, and assisted with budgeting and research efforts. Executed projects for automotive component manufacturers.