Andreas Kückelmann - Founder and Managing Director (Shareholder)

Q: Where is Andreas based?

Andreas is based in Bremen, Germany .

Q: What languages does Andreas speak?

Andreas speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), Spanish (Advanced) .

Q: How many years of experience does Andreas have?

Andreas has at least 42 years of experience. During this time, Andreas has worked in at least 20 different roles and for 15 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 11 months . Note that Andreas may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Andreas's latest experience?

Andreas's most recent position is Founder and Managing Director (Shareholder) at PROPERIM GmbH .

Q: What companies has Andreas worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Andreas has worked for PROPERIM GmbH , Erich Jaeger s.r.o , and Heraeus Medical Components .

Q: Which industries is Andreas most experienced in?

Andreas is most experienced in industries like Automotive , Manufacturing , and Aerospace and Defense . Andreas also has some experience in Professional Services , Healthcare , and Energy .

Q: Which business areas is Andreas most experienced in?

Andreas is most experienced in business areas like Supply Chain Management , Operations , and Production/Manufacturing . Andreas also has some experience in Logistics , Project Management , and Information Technology (IT) .

Q: Which industries has Andreas worked in recently?

Andreas has recently worked in industries like Manufacturing , Professional Services , and Automotive .

Q: Which business areas has Andreas worked in recently?

Andreas has recently worked in business areas like Operations , Production/Manufacturing , and Supply Chain Management .

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Bremen, Germany

Experience

Jan 2024 - Present

2 years 3 months

Founder and Managing Director (Shareholder)

PROPERIM GmbH

Task force for backlog reduction
Conducted value stream analysis
Migrated Excel processes back into SAP
Introduced shop floor management
Performed total cost evaluation for processes and product groups/sites

Jan 2024 - Dec 2024

1 year

Project Manager

Erich Jaeger s.r.o

Eliminated backlogs to OEM customers at a supplier in the Czech Republic
Prioritized optimization measures in production, control, and logistics, integrating a foreign site
Initiated implementation and handed over to native-speaking teams

Jan 2022 - Dec 2023

2 years

Support for Automotive Tier 1 in Allocation Management

PROPERIM GmbH

Took over semiconductor supply topics within the customer team across the global supply and delivery network
Contributed to improving supply security and transparency within supply chain value stream networks
Identified optimization potentials and supported implementation
Facilitated operational supply and control meetings with multinational internal and external suppliers, production sites, and OEM customers
Participated in internal and external management meetings and task forces
Developed semi-automated monitoring and control tools incorporating SAP
Established process standards for semiconductor management
Used existing and developed additional tools for supply monitoring and control
Allocated critical components to respective sites or applications
Verified compliance with agreed delivery dates and quantities, and escalated supply process disruptions

Jan 2021 - Dec 2022

2 years

Support for Automotive Tier 1 in Allocation Management

PROPERIM GmbH

Implemented a monitoring and control tool
Handled range and supply management along the supply chain
Consolidated reporting of supply chain performance
Communicated with OEM customers
Optimized supplier processes through value stream analysis and design
Monitored and escalated supply of electronic components and their multi-level applications

Jan 2020 - Dec 2021

2 years

Consulting and Freelance Project Manager

PROPERIM GmbH

Created online seminar "Strategic Planning and Securing Results"
Built a structure for developing online seminars
Conducted market analysis on alternatives to on-site project work
Performed requirements analysis for online seminars
Various marketing and sales activities

Jan 2019 - Dec 2021

3 years

Project Manager Production Optimization

Heraeus Medical Components

Separation of production into high-volume series, small-batch series and prototyping manufacturing with dynamic S&OP planning
Optimization of product quality and productivity (EBIT) as well as lead time, delivery capability, on-time delivery and employee motivation
Introduction of autonomous groups based on the Hancho concept
Development and implementation of a value stream organization with integrated supply chain management
1st prize in an internal corporate Operational Excellence competition
Improvement of EBIT
Introduction of value stream analysis and design
Project analysis, planning and execution
Coaching of multinational specialists and managers
Development and implementation of organizational changes
Involvement of support functions including customer service
Integration of supply chain management
Consulting on strategic alignment
Introduction of leveled production with semi-autonomous teams
Personnel and organizational development
Transfer of insights into a factory planning project

Jan 2017 - Dec 2017

1 year

Brand Owner and Freelance Project Manager

PROPERIM GmbH

Establishment of the PROPERIM brand
Market launch of the Lean 4.0 seminar
Strategic planning and operational implementation at a design engineering company
Various marketing and sales activities
Conducting Hoshin Kanri and value stream analysis
Qualification, quantification and prioritization of measures

Jan 2016 - Dec 2016

1 year

Brand Owner and Freelance Project Manager

PROPERIM GmbH

Project negotiation with companies in the pharmaceutical and aerospace sectors
Strategic planning and operational implementation at an IT forensics company
Various marketing and sales activities
Conducting Hoshin Kanri and value stream analysis
Qualification, quantification and prioritization of measures

Jan 2014 - Dec 2015

2 years

Director Lean Business Coperion Group

Hillenbrand Germany Holding GmbH

Implementation of business objectives through team- and project-based optimization activities
Development and execution of an implementation roadmap for focused areas
Achievement of measurable and cost-impacting effects (EBIT)
Initiation of a cultural shift towards a learning organization
Building lean competencies among specialists and managers
Initiation of a professional change process
Conversion from a function-oriented to a value-stream-oriented organization
Contribution to building and executing the corporate strategy, including policy deployment and target derivation
Training and coaching of lean officers and executives
Introduction of a company-wide lean network
Conducting value stream analyses, development of implementation roadmaps and monitoring of hard and soft savings
Introduction of visualization and measurement systems
Open and covert coaching of executives
Support of the organizational and mental change process

Jan 2011 - Dec 2013

3 years

Management Consultant and Project Manager

Freelance

Execution of a lean transformation at a specialty commercial vehicle manufacturer in Germany
Introduction of standard work and shop floor management
Optimization of planning, scheduling and forecasting processes
Support for the implementation of configuration management
Preparation and execution of lean transformations at an automotive supplier in Germany and Spain
Creation of current and target state analyses
Prioritization and implementation of optimization measures
Ensuring sustainability
Introduction of lean at a food packaging manufacturer with potential analysis and implementation planning
Reduction of delivery times by increasing production flexibility
Optimization of planning and control in the order fulfillment process
Modeling of business processes at a space technology company in Germany, including introduction of process modeling software and creation of a process map
Introduction of lean production at a hydropower turbine manufacturer in Argentina, including setup of lighthouse units and shop floor management

Jan 2010 - Dec 2011

2 years

Senior Lean Consultant

Staufen AG

Optimization of spare parts logistics at a commercial vehicle maker with warehouse cleanup and inventory reduction
Optimization of order processing procedures
Implementation of a lean warehouse project at a pharmaceutical company in Switzerland, including potential analysis and target process definition
Optimization of stock levels and lead times
Training and coaching of management and lean experts at an electronics manufacturer in Mexico
Collaboration in developing logistics concepts for multi-stage production with ABC/XYZ analysis and milk-run planning

Jan 2008 - Dec 2010

3 years

Lean Consultant

RWD Technologien Deutschland GmbH

Implementation of a TPS-based production system for a client in the aerospace industry, including value stream and bottleneck analyses
Development, quantification, and prioritization of improvement potentials
Facilitation of Kaizen workshops and coaching at all management levels
Training of lean specialists
Support for logistics outsourcing projects
Conducting deep dive analyses in the optical fiber industry
Design and delivery of internal lean trainings and preparation of a Lean Learning Academy
Sales support and development of a new business model including SAP implementation based on the Blue Ocean method

Jan 2007 - Dec 2008

2 years

Lean Promotion Director

TEREX Deutschland GmbH

Establishment of an internal lean organization with training and coaching of lean promotion officers
Definition and training of internal lean experts
Management of 5S implementations and synchronized U-cells in production
Conversion to flow production and integration of national and international suppliers
Reorganization of incoming goods area and layout optimization
Implementation of pull and consignment processes and sequenced assembly kits

Jan 2005 - Dec 2007

3 years

Project Manager CLM (Corporate Logistics Management)

Hella KgaA

Group-wide inventory management
Reorganization of logistics processes at Mexican sites
Ensuring incoming and outgoing control in technical change management
Application of lean management methods in logistics projects

Jan 2004 - Dec 2007

4 years

Corporate Process Manager ECM OtD (Engineering Change Management Order-to-Delivery)

Hella KgaA

Development, standardization, and implementation of technical change management across the group
Process analysis regarding value creation and legal requirements
Implementation of streamlined PDCA-based processes including training and coaching
Introduction of an ECM expert organization and subject-specific networks
Freight optimization concerning material, information, and value flows

Jan 2002 - Dec 2005

4 years

Mexico

Project Manager SHARP (SAP Standardization and Harmonization)

Hella KGaA und Electro Óptica S.A. de CV

Created an SAP master/template based on streamlined best-practice processes
Rolled out SAP at the pilot plant and to sites in Mexico
Trained and supported SAP key users
Served as subproject lead for the ECM module in national and international rollouts

Jan 1999 - Dec 2002

4 years

Kaizen Manager VBM Improvement Management

Hella KG Hueck & Co

Implemented lean production and Kaizen in the main headlamp manufacturing line
Rolled out lean production and Kaizen at the plant and across the supply chain nationally and internationally
Trained and coached managers and students
Established a central packaging area and managed container systems with suppliers

Jan 1991 - Dec 1999

9 years

Group Leader Order Control

Hella KG Hueck & Co

Planned and controlled headlamp production for OEMs, after-sales service, and sales channels
Managed allocation control and scheduling
Responsible for JIT/JIS deliveries
Developed ERP training for users
Optimized processes and established new production sites

Jan 1991 - Dec 1991

1 year

Head of Purchasing

Kajo Chemie GmbH

Created professional purchasing processes
Monitored requirements from ordering through production supply

Jan 1987 - Dec 1991

5 years

Production Control

Hella KG

Planned and controlled production in headlamp assembly
Managed material allocation and scheduling
Ensured JIT/JIS deliveries

Jan 1986 - Dec 1987

2 years

Senior Corporal in Staff Service

German Armed Forces

Basic military service

Jan 1983 - Dec 1986

4 years

Purchasing and Customs Processing

Westphalian Metal Industry KG

Procurement of electronic components
Customs clearance and open customs warehouse
Inward processing relief and foreign payment transactions

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 (29 years), Manufacturing (27.5 years), Aerospace and Defense (6 years), Professional Services (5 years), Healthcare (3 years), and Pharmaceutical (3 years).

Automotive

Manufacturing

Aerospace and Defense

Professional Services

Healthcare

Pharmaceutical

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 Supply Chain Management (27.5 years), Operations (27 years), Production (23 years), Logistics (18 years), Project Management (15.5 years), and Information Technology (7 years).

Supply Chain Management

Operations

Production

Logistics

Project Management

Information Technology

Skills

Strategic
Align Corporate Goals Down To The Team Level, Hoshin Kanri
Stakeholder Management
Tactical
Policy Deployment And Value Stream Design
Procurement, Inventory, Production, And Logistics Strategies
Coaching And Training Of Technical And Managerial Staff
Operational
Implement Measurable Goals With A Focus On Safety, Quality, Cost, Schedule, And Performance
Planning, Procurement, Production, Logistics, Sales, Task Force
Work And Organizational Methods / Guidance Of Managers And Project Leaders
Project Management With Central And Decentralized Project Teams
Organizational Management By Function And Value Stream
Risk Management
Leadership In A Matrix Organization
Problem-solving Methods
Conflict And Escalation Management
Introduction And Implementation Of Standardized Work Processes
Formal And Informal Coaching
Intercultural Collaboration
Capturing, Analyzing, And Diagnosing Current States, Developing And Implementing Target States At Strategic, Tactical, And Operational Levels With Performance Monitoring
Increasing Company Performance And Employee Motivation
Sustainable Improvement Of Key Performance Indicators
Establishing Continuous Improvement Processes Within The Organization
Project Management With Interdisciplinary And Intercultural, Virtual And On-site Teams, Including Change Management In The Organization
Technical And Disciplinary Staff Leadership
Training, Coaching, Leading, And Moderating With Technical And Management Staff
Communication, Motivation, Escalation, And De-escalation
Lean Management With Effective Integration Of It Systems
Setting Goals From Development To Payment Receipt
Sales & Operations Planning And Cascading Shop Floor Management
Order Processing With Production Planning, Control, And Manufacturing
Maintenance, Procurement, Production, Distribution, And Information Logistics
Holistic Supply Chain Management
Pull Systems, Consignment Processes, And Vendor-managed Inventory
Technical Change Management With Ramp-up And Phase-out Control
Setup Of Production And Logistics Areas
Cross-industry Project Experience, E.g., Automotive, Aerospace, Plant And Machine Engineering, Medical Technology
National And International Successes At German-, Spanish-, And English-speaking Sites
Execution Of Sap And Logistics Projects In Germany, Mexico, Usa, Switzerland, Romania, And The Czech Republic
Development And Implementation Of Various Production And Business Systems Based On The Toyota Production System
Lean Learning Academy: Development And Training Of Lean Experts
Sap Implementation, Master Template Creation, And International Rollouts
Implementation Of Shop Floor Management As A Leadership Tool
Intercultural Competence: Latin America
Cross-industry Experience In Lean & Six Sigma For Production And Office
Leading Through Goal Pyramids, Hoshin Kanri (Policy Deployment)
Value Stream Analysis And Design With Potential Analysis (Ideal And Future State)
Swot Analyses And Lessons Learned
Kpi Management
6s, Visual Management
Continuous Improvement Processes (Cip) With Pdca And Dmaic Cycles
Elimination Of Waste In The Company
Kanban, Pull/push Systems
Production Leveling, Takt Time Implementation, Flow Cells
Gemba Kaizen Workshops, Development Of Lean Experts
Total Productive Maintenance (Tpm)
Just-in-time/just-in-sequence Implementations
Standardized Work – Work Standards And Error Prevention (Poka Yoke)
Shop Floor Management With Practical Problem-solving Methods (A3, 5w, Ishikawa, Etc.)
Training And Coaching Of Technical And Management Staff

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Spanish

Advanced

Education

Oct 1980 - Jun 1982

Westfälische Metall Industrie KG Lippstadt

Industrial Clerk · Lippstadt, Germany

Certifications & licenses

Lean Specialist and Trainer/Sensei Training

Simpler Academy

Shop Floor Management, Waste Analysis

Staufen Academy

Blue Ocean Strategy

RWD Internal Training

Certificate In Management Consulting Essentials

Institute Of Business Consulting

Gemba Kaizen Seminar

Shingijutsu, Japan

Profile

Created

January 2025

Last Update

October 2025

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Where is Andreas based?

Andreas is based in Bremen, Germany.

What languages does Andreas speak?

Andreas speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), Spanish (Advanced).

How many years of experience does Andreas have?

Andreas has at least 42 years of experience. During this time, Andreas has worked in at least 20 different roles and for 15 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 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: Founder and Managing Director (Shareholder), Project Manager, Support for Automotive Tier 1 in Allocation Management.

What is Andreas's latest experience?

Andreas's most recent position is Founder and Managing Director (Shareholder) at PROPERIM GmbH.

What companies has Andreas worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Andreas has worked for PROPERIM GmbH, Erich Jaeger s.r.o, and Heraeus Medical Components.

Which industries is Andreas most experienced in?

Andreas is most experienced in industries like Automotive, Manufacturing, and Aerospace and Defense. Andreas also has some experience in Professional Services, Healthcare, and Energy.

Which business areas is Andreas most experienced in?

Andreas is most experienced in business areas like Supply Chain Management, Operations, and Production/Manufacturing. Andreas also has some experience in Logistics, Project Management, and Information Technology (IT).

Which industries has Andreas worked in recently?

Andreas has recently worked in industries like Manufacturing, Professional Services, and Automotive.

Which business areas has Andreas worked in recently?

Andreas has recently worked in business areas like Operations, Production/Manufacturing, and Supply Chain Management.

What is Andreas's education?

Andreas attended Westfälische Metall Industrie KG Lippstadt for Industrial Clerk.

Does Andreas have any certificates?

Andreas has 5 certificates. Among them, these include: Lean Specialist and Trainer/Sensei Training, Shop Floor Management, Waste Analysis, and Blue Ocean Strategy.

What is the availability of Andreas?

Andreas is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Andreas?

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