SIC, Schäfer-Industrie Consulting

REFA time studies, potential and process analysis and implementation support in plastics processing and rotational molding sector. Focus on determining required manual worker activities after production process, setup time and target time determinations and evaluations with DRIGUS system. Created calculation sheets, actual/target comparisons with existing data, highlighting deltas for management. Created data consolidations and structures for SAP system implementation. Outlined optimization potentials and waste in overall process including logistics. Moderated meetings and conducted workshops with management, works council and project team.

Support for assembly process launch and SCM in mechanical engineering sector (chain hoists and components). Video analysis of process steps in assembly lines (current state) and parts picking/provision. Data evaluation according to REFA method with TimeStudy system. Definition of work content and execution times. Support for ergonomic workplace design and risk assessments. Line balancing synchronization. Throughput and cycle time determination. Creating proposals for new production line layout. Defining required equipment and tools. Workshop moderation with management and works council.

Time data collection according to REFA method for selected products in industrial firing systems and marine systems sector. Electronic data collection and analysis with DRIGUS system. Calculating productivity KPIs (value creation vs waste). Creating detailed catalogs for productivity increase. Outlining optimization potentials and deriving continuous improvement measures. Workshop moderation with management and works council.

Project lead for REFA time studies and process optimization in medical technology/pharma sector (clean room) for cardiac catheter production. Electronic data collection with TimeStudy system. Analysis and structuring of data as basis for remuneration and capacity planning. Definition of work content and execution times per workstation. Creation of planned time tables and data consolidation. Definition of quantities and performance indicators. Workshop moderation and implementation support.

Technical lead for expert working group (Level 2) at Airbus. Process analysis in fuselage assembly. Data collection using REFA-Chronos system. Data evaluation, building block coding and transfer to Tycon systems. Validation of collected data with existing base data (MTM-UAS). Moderation of working group discussions aimed at reducing technical overhead. Deriving measures for target achievement (SIPOC and F1 hours optimization). Continuous KPI reporting to stakeholders. Initiating escalation processes.

Process and potential analysis in vehicle manufacturing (forklifts, industrial trucks, system components). Time studies according to REFA with DRIGUS system. Additional MTM analysis (UAS) and method comparisons. Data validation using Lean methodology. Development of remuneration concepts and KPI systems. Line balancing of work stations and process chains. Areas covered: welding (components manufacturing), rework, pre-assembly, vehicle assembly and commissioning, surface treatment/powder coating/painting.