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Essen, Germany

Experience

Jul 2024 - Present

1 year 8 months

Morsbach, Germany

Paint Department Manager

Montaplast GmbH

Disciplinary and technical leadership of the painting production area, including series production, polishing and rework, surface engineering, robot application technology, and paint line engineering
Weekly reporting of key metrics such as overall equipment effectiveness (OEE), machine utilization, setup times, scrap/rework rate, productivity per employee, and absenteeism rate
Ensuring availability of personnel, materials, equipment, and paint lines
Continuous development of employees, processes, standards, and organizational structure
Implementing and establishing lean management principles for zero-loss production and continuous improvement process (CIP)
Planning and executing investments with budget responsibility
Targeted project coordination through successful completion
Deriving and achieving annual targets and setting individual objectives with employees
Fulfilling corporate obligations regarding occupational, environmental, and health safety

Mar 2023 - Jun 2024

1 year 4 months

Hardheim, Germany

Production Manager

Grammer Interior Component GmbH

Leading and coordinating production areas for metal, glass, plastics, painting, and assembly, as well as technical departments for maintenance, facilities, and infrastructure
Managing over 400 employees through four department heads
Acting as deputy site manager and member of the parity commission
Monitoring and analyzing key metrics such as productivity, OEE, TEEP, scrap rate, quality, headcount, overhead costs, backlogs, and customer complaints
Capacity planning and ensuring smooth product launches
Managing suppliers and customers, and participating in tool and fixture approvals
Budgeting and investment planning, and implementing lean management principles to increase efficiency
Developing processes, technologies, and organizational structure
Promoting employee development, including succession planning and setting specific goals to implement corporate strategy
Responsibility for occupational health and safety, environmental protection, and health regulations

Apr 2019 - Present

6 years 11 months

Consultant

Selbstständig / Freiberuflich

Interim management in production, shop floor, change, and lean
Project leadership and task force assignments
Managing product launches and bottlenecks
REFA deployment and operational organization
Building departments and functional coaching
Team development and interdisciplinary expertise
Implementing production lines and series modifications
Feasibility studies and relocation of products and production sites
Audit preparation and acceptance tests for products and machines
Performance optimization and troubleshooting strategies
Process engineering and focus on process robustness
Maintenance and service concepts
Creating technical specifications and requirements documents
New construction and renovation of production facilities
Expertise in plastic coating, interior & exterior, industrial painting, smart repair, paint process technology, and surface engineering
Overall paint line project and process auditor VDA 6.3: 2023

Jul 2016 - Mar 2019

2 years 9 months

Leinburg, Germany

Head of Coating Technology

Bolta Werke GmbH

Developing, operating, maintaining, and optimizing paint lines across Europe
Executing projects to enhance existing systems and processes, and modifying equipment components
Leading personnel restructuring and setting up technical conditions to meet quality requirements and audit readiness
Designing and planning a modular new paint line for the site in Hungary
Coordinating layout design with the paint line manufacturer
Creating a 160-page technical requirements document, rated "very good" by Fraunhofer IPA

Dec 1998 - Jun 2016

17 years 7 months

Essen, Germany

Team Leader Process & Automation Engineering

Faurecia Exteriors GmbH

Technical and disciplinary leadership of the process and automation engineering department, including building and qualifying a competence team
Organizing and overseeing robot-assisted painting processes and the continuous improvement process (CIP)
Project management from customer inquiry to series painting
Ensuring robot functionality and cost-oriented execution
Budget planning, cost control, and investment decisions
Handling customer and cost estimation requests up to series readiness
Employee training on ISO 14001, occupational safety, environmental protection, and risk assessments

Feb 1992 - Nov 1998

6 years 10 months

Essen, Germany

Surface and Robot Technician

Dynamit Nobel Kunststoff GmbH

Supporting the series launch of new products, ensuring color matching, and monitoring paint quality
Project lead for implementing robotics in the flame treatment and painting area, including retrofits and employee training
Analyzing and fixing production issues, developing paint systems, and optimizing material consumption
Creating and customizing painting programs as well as safety instructions
Handling robot faults, maintenance, preparing quotes, determining project costs, planning, and implementation

Sep 1987 - Jan 1991

3 years 5 months

Essen, Germany

REFA Technician

Presswerk AG

Planning, managing, and monitoring production orders
Creating and maintaining work plans, bills of materials, and production documents
Optimizing production processes and supporting the rollout of new products through to series maturity

Jun 1985 - Aug 1987

2 years 3 months

Essen, Germany

Shift Supervisor/Machine Operator

Presswerk AG

Ensuring smooth production flow on the production lines
Ensuring availability of staff, machines, and materials
Quality assurance during product manufacturing

Industries Experience

See where this freelancer has spent most of their professional time. Longer bars indicate deeper hands-on experience, while shorter ones reflect targeted or project-based work.

Experienced in Automotive (24.5 years) and Manufacturing (22 years).

Automotive

Manufacturing

Business Areas Experience

The graph below provides a cumulative view of the freelancer's experience across multiple business areas, calculated from completed and active engagements. It highlights the areas where the freelancer has most frequently contributed to planning, execution, and delivery of business outcomes.

Experienced in Production (39.5 years), Operations (30 years), Project Management (28.5 years), Quality Assurance (18.5 years), and Product Development (3.5 years).

Production

Operations

Project Management

Quality Assurance

Product Development

Summary

With over 40 years of experience in industrial production, including many years in leadership roles, my focus is on the structured development and realignment of production processes and organizational units. I guide change—from analysis and design to implementation—with the goal of robust, auditable processes that stand the test of time.

With deep expertise in coating technology, surface engineering, and automated manufacturing, I combine operational excellence with sustainable organizational development. I train teams, develop solid structures, introduce lean principles, work based on metrics, and establish effective target systems.

I take responsibility for people, processes, and results—knowing that real change takes time, clarity, and consistency. This approach creates a solid system of technology, organization, and leadership.

Skills

Hands-on Mentality
Ability To Motivate
Communication Skills
Self-discipline
Conflict Management Skills
Intercultural Competence
Technical Application Knowledge
Extensive Experiential Knowledge

Languages

German

Native

Education

Oct 1997 - Jun 1998

Industrie und Handelskammer (IHK)

Technical Business Administrator · Business Administration

Oct 1991 - Jun 1993

Fachschule für Technik

Mechanical Engineering Technician · Manufacturing Engineering

Oct 1988 - Jun 1989

REFA-Institut

REFA Technician · Work Study & Operational Organization

...and 1 more

Certifications & licenses

Process Auditor VDA 6.3: 2023

German Society for Quality (DGQ)

DGQ Internal Auditor ISO 19011 2020

German Society for Quality (DGQ)

Profile

Created

July 2025

Last Update

July 2025

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Where is Andreas based?

Andreas is based in Essen, Germany.

What languages does Andreas speak?

Andreas speaks the following languages: German (Native).

How many years of experience does Andreas have?

Andreas has at least 40 years of experience. During this time, Andreas has worked in at least 8 different roles and for 7 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 5 years and 11 months. Note that Andreas may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Andreas be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Andreas would be well-suited for roles such as: Paint Department Manager, Production Manager, Consultant.

What is Andreas's latest experience?

Andreas's most recent position is Paint Department Manager at Montaplast GmbH.

What companies has Andreas worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Andreas has worked for Montaplast GmbH, Grammer Interior Component GmbH, and Selbstständig / Freiberuflich.

Which industries is Andreas most experienced in?

Andreas is most experienced in industries like Automotive and Manufacturing.

Which business areas is Andreas most experienced in?

Andreas is most experienced in business areas like Production/Manufacturing, Operations, and Project Management. Andreas also has some experience in Quality Assurance (QA) and Product Development.

Which industries has Andreas worked in recently?

Andreas has recently worked in industries like Manufacturing and Automotive.

Which business areas has Andreas worked in recently?

Andreas has recently worked in business areas like Operations, Production/Manufacturing, and Quality Assurance (QA).

What is Andreas's education?

Andreas attended Industrie und Handelskammer (IHK) for Business Administration.

Does Andreas have any certificates?

Andreas has 2 certificates. These include: Process Auditor VDA 6.3: 2023 and DGQ Internal Auditor ISO 19011 2020.

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