Philipp Delacher

Industrial Performance | Operations & Finance | Driving Efficiency & Profitability in Manufacturing

Dornbirn, Vorarlberg, Austria

About

I am working in the manufacturing industry at the intersection of operations and finance, with a focus on improving performance and profitability. In my current role, I link production KPIs such as OEE, cycle times and scrap rates with financial outcomes and support performance improvement and restructuring initiatives. I am continuously developing towards broader responsibility in an industrial environment, with a long-term focus on a management role.

Experience

  • DGS Druckguss Systeme AG ()
    • Operations / Cost Controller
      Jan 2025 - Present · 1 yr 7 mos

      Drove performance improvement initiatives in a manufacturing environment, contributing to significant cost optimization Linked operational KPIs (OEE, cycle time, scrap) with financial performance to identify key profitability drivers Supported restructuring and performance stabilization of production programs Built data-driven models for capacity planning, labor productivity and machine utilization

    • Assistant to CEO (Strategy & Transformation)
      Jan 2024 - Dec 2024 · 1 yr

      Coordinated cross-functional transformation and restructuring initiatives across operations, finance and engineering Contributed to the turnaround of a loss-making production program, improving profitability from negative to positive margins Analyzed operational performance of production programs (~CHF 11m revenue) to identify key profitability drivers Structured and supported implementation of performance improvement initiatives to stabilize production and margins Acted as a central interface between management and operational teams, supporting decision-making processes

    • Junior Key Account Manager
      Jul 2022 - Jan 2024 · 1 yr 7 mos

      Supported management of key customer accounts and related development activities Contributed to increasing OEM revenue share through commercial initiatives Conducted market and competitive analyses to support business decisions Coordinated with internal teams (engineering, production, sales) to align customer requirements Supported pricing and quoting processes

  • External Advisor at ESOLA Beteiligungsverwaltungs GmbH
    Oct 2021 - Present · 4 yrs 10 mos

    • Led strategic decision-making processes within acquisition targets at ESOLA Beteiligungsverwaltungs GmbH. • Advised shareholders on personnel decisions, acquisition targets, and overall company strategy. • Collaborated with portfolio companies on operations to drive growth and efficiency.

  • Trainee at ESOLA Beteiligungsverwaltungs GmbH
    Jan 2020 - Aug 2020 · 8 mos

    • Assisted in analyzing industry portfolios to drive financial parameters and strategic decision-making processes. • Participated in Board of Directors meetings to gain insights into critical questions and company directions. • Developed a strong understanding of management concepts and decision-making processes.

  • Project Manager Automotive at SFS Group
    Mar 2019 - Jan 2020 · 11 mos

    Led a Lean Six Sigma value stream optimization project to improve operational efficiency Identified cost saving potential through process and value stream analysis Analyzed SAP data to identify bottlenecks and improvement opportunities across the value chain Coordinated cross-functional stakeholders to support implementation of improvement measures Contributed to improving process transparency and overall operational performance

  • Marketing Internship at Lindt & Sprüngli
    Feb 2018 - Aug 2018 · 7 mos