Dieter Emmert
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Experience
Expeditor
Siemens Mobility
- Aluminum bent parts from DK/CH and PL
Interim Plant Manager
Proseat
- Schwarzheide plant (DE)
- EPP parts for automotive
- 100 employees
- EUR 17 million revenue
- Restructuring project
Oberalp Group Deutschland
- Production site analysis in 8 Eastern European countries
Interim Managing Director
Hanon Systems
- Optimization project at Plovdiv plant (BG)
- Hydraulic systems (pumps)
- 450 employees
- EUR 100 million revenue
Interim Plant Manager
CPC
- Restructuring of the mechanical engineering company (aluminum die-casting machines)
- 250 employees
- Organizational setup
- Restructuring
- Plant layout
- Building modifications
- Productivity improvements
- 5S implementation
Resident Engineer
Toyoda Boshoku
- Monitoring the relocation of the Mini F57 project from BG to PT
- Daily/weekly reporting to Toyoda Boshoku and BMW
- Automotive interior
Interim Manager/Consultant
Schweitzer
- Managing the wood and metal manufacturing (shopfitting)
- 60 employees
- Personnel management tasks
- 5S implementation
- Material flow optimization
- Reducing excess inventory
- Optimization activities in both plants
Self-employed
Emmert Operations EOOD
- Interim management and consulting
- Restructuring of plants
- Operations & plant optimization
- Plant layouts
- Lean manufacturing
General Manager
GRAMMER AG
- Full operational and financial responsibility for the plant in Bulgaria with 50 million EUR in sales
- Financial and operational turnaround
- Significant productivity and quality improvements
- Lean implementation, lean thinking, 5S, Kaizen, Kanban
- Numerous product launches
- Factory rebuild and construction projects
Operations Manager / Plant Manager
HARTING Automotive GmbH & Co KG
- Full operational responsibility for the plant
- Implementation and initial certification of IATF TS 16949 at the site
- Introduction of lean manufacturing tools (5S, TPS, OPF)
- Numerous product launches
Plant Optimization Engineer
DRÄXLMAIER - S. C. ROLEM S.R.L.
- Tier-1 production plant with over 4000 employees
- Optimization of production and plant processes
- Interim assignments for industrial engineering and production
- Introduction of quality circles and stop-scrap meetings
Senior Consultant
SCHULER business solutions AG
- Factory planning, plant expansions, new construction, additions, and reorganizations including implementation
- Physical restructuring and reorganization of plants
Project Engineer
HIB Rosenheim
- Production manager for an industrial staircase manufacturer with 150 employees
Summary
Operationally focused hands-on manager with over 20 years of experience in the automotive industry in roles such as General Manager, Plant Manager, and Operations Manager. A pragmatic, customer- and results-oriented leader focused on continuous improvements, Kaizen projects, shop floor development, lean activities, and quality enhancements. Delivering measurable and visible results with a strong focus on cost savings and financial improvements. A manager with a clear plant strategy; open-minded, with common sense and a pragmatic style in handling tasks and responsibilities. He listens openly to all topics and issues at every level, promotes constructive, goal-oriented discussions, and inspires employees to find the best solutions.
Skills
Senior Expert In The Automotive Industry For Over 20 Years
Interim Managing Director/plant Manager/operations Manager For Production Plants
Restructuring, Turnaround, Process Optimization
Factory And Layout Planning
Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, Muda
Iatf Iso 16949
Strong Leadership Skills
Organizational And Personnel Development
Expert In Eastern Europe (Rom, Blg, Cz, Hun, Pl, Rus)
Extensive Experience In Southern And Western Europe, Including Spain, Italy, Portugal, Ch, Dk
Intercontinental Experience In The Usa, China, And Uae
Ms Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
Sap Reporting
Languages
Education
Diploma in Engineering (FH) · Wood Technology
Certifications & licenses
Lean Management Methods
SIX SIGMA - Green Belt
REFA Certificate "Work Organization and Process Development"
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