Martin Kurth

About

Born and raised in South Africa, I have learned to appreciate diversity and different cultures. I am people-oriented and draw my energy from working with people who want to develop themselves further. I have been involved with LEAN throughout my life and apply the principles of "servant leadership". My technical background, combined with various management positions, has prepared me for this role – how can I help you?

Experience

• Parttime Lecturer at ABB Technikerschule
  

  Lecturer for Process Management in Operational Excellence and Lean Management

• Global Head of IMS at HARTING Technology Group
  

  Lead and develop the Global IMS Team (Subject experts in H&S / QMiP / Environment) Provide strategic direction and purpose to the organisation

• Operations Manager - Systems at SCHNEEBERGER Group
  

• Managing Partner at Sensei AG
  

• Head of COE EEM at Migros Industrie
  

  Supporting the Organisation to actively train, apply and improve our standards of investment projects for equipment, buildings and technologies. Subject matter expert on Early Equipment Management by promoting the collaboration between our industry segments, whilst learning from experience. Function as a coach of segment representatives in design tools, developing and executing improvement workshops. Analyzing Losses and developing countermeasures for the organisation

• Lean Program Manager at SCHNEEBERGER Group
  

  Established and maintained the LEAN@SRO program to strengthen customer confidence. Motivating employee commitment and actively applying LEAN methods on site, as a role model and coach. Workshops, training courses and role plays were carried out using KATA. Activities from 2020: - Lean assessment carried out at the site - LMS 365 launched and maintained at the site with over 15 modules - Trained over 300 people - Developed shop-floor management at the site and rolled out across 3 business units - Executed various workshops in production, the assembly areas, as well as the cleanroom for improvement, stabilization and ergonomics/safety

• Senior Ramp Up Manager / Coach at Migros Industrie
  

  - Overall responsibility of the Ramp-Up Methodology for the efficient commissioning of equipment investments - Coordination Lead of the Ramp-Up Community - Training, coaching and personal development of the community members - Promoting the active exchange of Best practices