Dornbirn, Vorarlberg, Austria
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.
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
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
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
• 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.
• 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.
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