Daniel Denker - Interim Senior Operation Manager

Q: Where is Daniel based?

Daniel is based in Recke, Germany .

Q: What languages does Daniel speak?

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

Q: What is Daniel's latest experience?

Daniel's most recent position is Interim Senior Operation Manager at Hello Fresh .

Q: What is Daniel's education?

Daniel holds a Master in Business Management / Financial Management from Koblenz University of Applied Sciences and a Bachelor in Food Technology from Fulda University of Applied Sciences .

Q: Does Daniel have any certificates?

Daniel has 3 certificates . These include: Certified Six Sigma Master Black Belt , Certified Six Sigma Black Belt , and Certified Six Sigma Green Belt .

Q: How to hire Daniel?

To hire Daniel, click the Meet button on the profile to request a meeting and discuss your project needs.

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Recke, Germany

Experience

Interim Senior Operation Manager

Hello Fresh

Took on temporary leadership roles to manage critical phases such as scaling logistics processes
Analyzed and improved workflows across the entire value chain, from procurement to delivery (Lean Six Sigma)
Empowered leaders and teams to foster a data-driven culture and agile decision-making

Austria

Operations Manager

Hipp

Managed operations including production and intralogistics
Optimized and further developed OKRs, BRC and continuous improvement processes at the site
Responsibilities: €100M revenue, €22M budget, 135M production units, €15M project volume, 200 employees (incl. 5 managers)
Result: Improved OOE by 17%

Head of Production

Sander Gourmet GmbH

Managed production, planning, technical development, procurement and intralogistics for two production plants
Led Lean and Six Sigma project management
Developed and implemented strategies (efficiency and effectiveness, quality leadership)
Integrated multinational teams
Developed personnel and recruiting strategies
Responsibilities: €70M production revenue, €11M budget, over 1,700 SKUs, €1M investment budget, 400 employees (incl. 17 department heads)
Results: Increased OEE by over 26%, reduced turnover by 65%, improved profit margin by 34%, up to 400 product launches per year

Authorized Signatory / Plant Manager / Greenfield Project Start-up Management

Schwarz Produktion

Managed the operation from groundbreaking through successful go-live
Set up organization and processes, staffing plans, recruiting, process definitions, standardization, annual business planning, machinery and technical installations planning, TCO planning
Managed regulatory authorities: BImSchG, calibration office, food safety authorities
Responsibilities: €200M revenue, 135M production units, €150M project volume, 170 employees (incl. 8 direct reports)
Result: Commissioned the plant on volume, cost and time targets, increased OEE from 14% to 67% in 10 months

Summary

Expertise in the strategic and operational management of international business units, with proven success in production optimization, cost reduction, revenue growth and team development. Strong analytical skills, strategic thinking and an agile, appreciative leadership style.

Skills

Core Competencies

Plant Management
Operations Management
Production Management
Greenfield And Brownfield Project Management (Up To €150m Project Volume)
Budget Planning
Revenue Responsibility (Up To €200m)

Production & Supply Chain

Management Of Various Operational Units
Production Planning
Intralogistics
Raw Material Procurement
Process Optimization (Lean Management, Six Sigma)
Quality Management (Ifs, Brc, Iso 9001, Haccp)
Start-up Management
Kpi Development

Methods & Tools

Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt
Visual Management
Okrs

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Education

Koblenz University of Applied Sciences

Master of Business Administration, Business Management / Financial Management · Business Management / Financial Management · Koblenz, Germany

Maternushaus

Vocational training as a Cook · Cook · Cologne, Germany

Fulda University of Applied Sciences

Diploma in Engineering, Food Technology · Food Technology · Fulda, Germany

Certifications & licenses

Certified Six Sigma Master Black Belt

Six Sigma College Düsseldorf

Certified Six Sigma Black Belt

Six Sigma College Düsseldorf

Certified Six Sigma Green Belt

Six Sigma College Düsseldorf

Profile

Created

January 2026

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Daniel based?

Daniel is based in Recke, Germany.

What languages does Daniel speak?

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

What roles would Daniel be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Daniel would be well-suited for roles such as: Interim Senior Operation Manager, Operations Manager, Head of Production.

What is Daniel's latest experience?

Daniel's most recent position is Interim Senior Operation Manager at Hello Fresh.

What is Daniel's education?

Daniel holds a Master in Business Management / Financial Management from Koblenz University of Applied Sciences and a Bachelor in Food Technology from Fulda University of Applied Sciences.

Does Daniel have any certificates?

Daniel has 3 certificates. These include: Certified Six Sigma Master Black Belt, Certified Six Sigma Black Belt, and Certified Six Sigma Green Belt.

What is the availability of Daniel?

Daniel is immediately available for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Daniel?

Daniel's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.