Experienced Interim Operations Manager
He is an experienced Interim Operations Manager with extensive expertise in the automotive industry. His career is characterized by strategic thinking and operational excellence. He specializes in change management and process optimization.
Base on special knowledges, such as Strategy and deploy management, KPI management, Lean management, Quality management, Project management, Time management, Leadership management, etc., combined his working experience and lesson learned, always led and supported many clients to achieve the target(s) successfully, include but not limited:
- Optimize operational efficacy
- Optimize supply chain management
- Improve productivity and quality performance in plant
- Improve ability of R&D for New product/project
- Improve ability of management system and work team
Meanwhile, according development tendency of Industry 4.0/China 2025, he always studies that how to implement enterprise transformation efficiently. On the basis of expectations and reality, support them become more lean or more automation or more intelligence.
Volkswagen ATJ, Tianjin VR China Head of Product Technology, Quality Assurance (2018-2020) Head of Quality Assurance, Purchased Parts DL382 (2011-2018) Managed 25 employees. Fault analysis and product optimization.
Volkswagen ATD, Dalian VR China Head of Heat-Treating Department (2020-2021). Responsible for 250 employees. Process optimization and quality assurance. Led the Task Force Japan.
Liebherr MCCtec GmbH Team Leader, Strategic Purchasing (2022-2023). Focus on outsourcing to Asian suppliers, supplier management, material group, and procurement strategies
- 1969-1979 Secondary education at the Polytechnic OS Pablo Neruda Greifswald.
- 1979-1981 Training as an automotive mechanic at the Greifswald vehicle repair plant.
- 1981-1984 Vocational instructor for electronic navigation at the Fleet School Walter Steffens Stralsund
- 2015: Nomination to Volkswagen AG’s Management Circle
- 2014: Management Assessment Center, Volkswagen Group Academy
- 2013: Process Auditor VDA 6.3 Module A + BII, TÜV Süd Academy
- Office software
- Project software
- AutoCAD, UG
- Quality tools (SPS, Minitab, etc.)
- VB, Assembly Language
1. Logistics. Key technology for efficient production
- Product portfolio analysis (products, dimensions, weights, etc.)
- Throughput analysis
- Space analysis
- Material flow analysis
- Incl. delivery and collection areas
- Information flow analysis
- Logistics solution: concept development based on 1-6
- Detailed solution
- Supplier selection
- Installation
- Implementation including commissioning and connection to the internal IT system
- Integration of customers and suppliers into the logistics system
2. Automation
3. Installation/Relocation
4. Improvement of existing processes, cost reduction, waste reduction, inventory reduction
- Weak point analysis
- Technical and/or organizational solution
- Investment budget with ROI calculation
- Implementation
5. The development of processes for new products is also important.
- Implementation from laboratory production to mass production,
- Including the development of new technology
Future-oriented focus:
- E-Mobility: Ready to meet the challenges of electromobility. Focus on innovative manufacturing methods.
- Digitalization: Utilizing modern technologies for process optimization. Industry 4.0 concepts in production.
- Sustainability: Commitment to environmentally friendly production methods. Focus on resource efficiency and CO2 reduction
- Strategic Thinking: Development and implementation of corporate strategies focused on long-term goals and sustainable growth while aligning operations with business objectives and anticipating market trends.
- Team Leadership: Experience in leading large teams, with a focus on fostering talent and promoting employee development, while ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
- Process Optimization: Ongoing improvement of workflows to boost efficiency, productivity, and cost-effectiveness, ensuring smoother operations and greater overall performance
- Quality Management Extensive knowledge in quality assurance and control. Implementation of quality management systems.
- Supplier Management Experience in building and maintaining supplier relationships. Ensuring quality and on-time delivery.
- Production Technology Deep understanding of manufacturing processes. Optimization of production flows in the automotive industry
- Change Management: Successful leadership of change initiatives. Adaptability to new challenges.
- Crisis Management: Experience handling complex situations. Quick and effective problem-solving.
- Intercultural Competence: Extensive experience in international teams. Understanding of cultural differences
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Operation cost down for a local company
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- Support plant management for new automatic production line
- Exit top focus for tier2 customers
- Audited and coached the suppliers of OEM
- China: Many years of service at Volkswagen in China (2011-2021). Managed various departments in Tianjin and Dalian
- Global Assignments: Service deployments in various countries (2008-2011). Expanded intercultural understanding.
- Quality Management System (IATF16949) / Production Management System (Lean/CI)
- Strategic and Deployment
- Balanced Score Card & KPI
- NPI Management
- Project Management
- Process Optimize Management (VDA6.3/Lean process)
- Lean/TPS Management (include administer / R&D / manufacture /logistical)
- Supply Chain Management
- Industry 4.0
Nationality: German
Residence: Germany
Position: Interim Operations Manager
Year of Birth: 1963
Languages: German, English, Russian
