Germany
Experienced Global Manufacturing Executive leading large-scale operations across Europe, the Americas, and Asia. Proven success managing plants with up to 2,500 employees and €450M annual turnover in automotive, industrial, and consumer goods sectors. I specialize in Lean Manufacturing, Operational Excellence, and Continuous Improvement, consistently transforming underperforming sites into high-performing operations that deliver measurable results. Skilled at leading multi-plant organizations, optimizing global supply chains, and driving automation and digitalization initiatives that increase quality, efficiency, and profitability. Recognized for my hands-on leadership style, intercultural competence, and ability to inspire diverse teams to achieve ambitious goals. Passionate about developing people, improving processes, and delivering lasting business success. ✅ Core Strengths: • P&L & Multi-Plant Management | OEM & Tier 1 Supplier Operations • Lean, Kaizen, Six Sigma | Continuous Improvement Culture • Industrial Engineering | Process Optimization | Automation Strategy • Global Strategy | Operational Turnaround | Profitability Growth • Cross-Cultural Leadership | Workforce Engagement | Union Relations • Quality Excellence | Supply Chain Efficiency | Cost Reduction CEO • GM • CMO • COO • MD • Plant Manager • Managing Director • Vice President • BU Leader
Leading a 2,500-employee site with annual turnover of €160M at Grohe’s largest and most sustainable plant in Southeast Asia. Key Achievements: • Boosted productivity by double digits through lean transformation and one-piece flow implementation. • Reduced failure costs and improved output per employee via targeted process optimization. • Strengthened plant expertise and established a continuous improvement roadmap. • Contributed to Grohe’s CO₂-neutral manufacturing and plastic-free packaging goals. • Enhanced employee engagement and ownership through hands-on, transparent leadership.
Leading a 2,500-employee site with annual turnover of €160M at Grohe’s largest and most sustainable plant in Southeast Asia. Key Achievements: • Boosted productivity by double digits through lean transformation and one-piece flow implementation. • Reduced failure costs and improved output per employee via targeted process optimization. • Strengthened plant expertise and established a continuous improvement roadmap. • Contributed to Grohe’s CO₂-neutral manufacturing and plastic-free packaging goals. • Enhanced employee engagement and ownership through hands-on, transparent leadership.
Directed a €450M turnover facility with 1,200 employees, producing torque converters for global OEM and aftermarket customers. Key Achievements: • Achieved 100% on-time delivery by stabilizing production and eliminating late shipments. • Improved quality performance and process reliability, reducing scrap and rework costs. • Increased employee motivation and retention through lean leadership practices. • Led start-up of hybrid product manufacturing, positioning the plant for future mobility growth.
Oversaw 650 employees and coordinated global operations across sites in Mexico and China. Key Achievements: • Increased productivity by over 10% via layout redesign and preventive maintenance (PM) implementation. • Reduced failure costs through process standardization across global plants. • Enhanced production flow and efficiency, driving measurable throughput improvement.
Led a manufacturing operation of 950 employees producing automotive clutch systems. Key Achievements: • Improved labor productivity by 15%, maintaining output with fewer employees. • Streamlined plant layout and reduced lead times through lean principles. • Implemented PM scheduling, improving equipment uptime and reliability.