Meitingen, Bavaria, Germany
Materials scientist with extensive experience in energy-intensive industries, combining technical expertise with a strong focus on effective management systems and efficient processes. My professional background spans Ramp;D, quality management, Lean Management, regulatory compliance, energy management and climate management. Throughout these roles, I have focused on analyzing existing processes, simplifying documentation and improving ways of working while ensuring that relevant requirements are met. I believe that effectiveness and efficiency must go hand in hand: management systems should achieve their intended purpose without creating unnecessary administrative effort. This approach has shaped my work in process standardization, continuous improvement, energy management and decarbonization. My expertise includes ISO 50001 management systems, energy auditing, greenhouse gas accounting, regulatory compliance and the practical implementation and continuous improvement of industrial processes. I am currently expanding this experience across energy, environmental and climate management at SGL Carbon.
Contribute to the general board activities of co2ncept plus, an association focused on emissions trading and climate protection.
Responsible for climate management activities, with a focus on greenhouse gas accounting, climate-related reporting and the monitoring of decarbonization measures. Key responsibilities and achievements - Analyzed corporate greenhouse gas emissions and contributed to SGL Carbon’s annual non-financial reporting. - Provided environmental and climate-related information for ESG assessments, including CDP and EcoVadis. - Contributed to the definition of greenhouse gas reduction and neutrality targets and the planning of corresponding measures. - Monitored the implementation of planned climate measures.
Reviewed and optimized processes for identifying, implementing and monitoring applicable regulatory requirements within Environment, Health amp; Safety Affairs (EHSA). Key responsibilities and achievements - Established a legal register for energy-related legislation to support the systematic identification and management of applicable regulatory requirements.
Managed the company suggestion scheme and fundamentally redesigned its operating model. Key responsibilities and achievements - Halved the personnel resources required to operate the scheme. - Shortened process lead times and improved the fairness of incentive allocation. - Introduced modern software to streamline administration and improve operational efficiency.
Built up a Lean Management organization and supported the application of continuous improvement methods. Key responsibilities and achievements - Trained managers and prospective Lean experts in change management and Lean tools. - Restructured the company suggestion scheme and introduced a software-based process. - Improved process efficiency through standardization and the reduction of unnecessary administrative effort.
Managed quality-related activities within Site Services at SGL Carbon’s Meitingen site. Key responsibilities and achievements - Streamlined existing processes and introduced error-prevention methods, including Poka Yoke, and visual management tools such as Andon. - Led the preparation and implementation of the ISO 9001:2015 recertification. - Managed documentation for SGL Carbon’s energy management system as part of the energy team, gaining initial experience in energy management.
Pioneered the development of thermoplastic matrix composites at SGL Carbon, combining materials science expertise with technical project management. Key responsibilities and achievements - Initiated SGL Carbon’s work on thermoplastic matrices for fibre-reinforced composites. - Led the technical project for procuring a pilot-scale prepreg production line. - Coordinated the procurement of equipment required for thermoplastic composite development, including hot presses and a pilot prepreg line. - Coordinated the development of fibre-reinforced composite materials and manufacturing processes associated with multiple patent applications.
Provide independent consulting and auditing services to small and medium-sized enterprises, focusing on energy management, energy efficiency and decarbonization.Key responsibilities and achievementsAudit and coach organizations against ISO 50001:2018 requirements.Conduct energy audits in accordance with DIN EN 16247-1.Advise on funding programs for energy-efficient technologies and process decarbonization.Prepare corporate and product carbon footprints in accordance with ISO 14064 and ISO 14067-1.