Elmar Schipp - Founder and Managing Director

Wiesbaden, Germany

Experience

Feb 2021 - Present

5 years

Founder and Managing Director

Efficient Management Consultants

Mid-sized consulting firm focused on strategy development, operational excellence, multi-project management and restructuring
Tier-1 interior parts "PMO Preventive Team": set up and manage a preventive team for interior parts for a new model series of a German OEM, including structured reporting to the OEM
Tier-1 interior parts "PMO Task Force": task force to solve quality issues and secure the supply of interior parts for a new model series of a German OEM, including structured reporting to the OEM
Tier-1 48 V batteries "Supplier Qualification/Task Force": support the Tier-1 in securing the supply chain regarding quality and capacity of Tier-2 suppliers, including structured reporting to the OEM
OEM passenger cars "PMO Quality Initiative E-Mobility": support the OEM in carrying out a quality initiative in the area of electrified passenger cars to reduce field failures and sustainably save on warranty costs
SME precision tool manufacturer "Strategy Development and Implementation": support the CEO and division heads in developing and implementing (PMO) the corporate strategy
SME pipe tool manufacturer in France "Strategy Development": support the management in developing the corporate strategy
OEM commercial vehicles "Selection and Ramp-Up of Series Suppliers e-Axle": support the OEM in evaluating and selecting suitable suppliers for the electrically driven rear axle and its components
SME pipe tool manufacturer "Group Strategy Implementation": support the board in implementing the group strategy (21 strategic projects across all relevant business areas), including regular reporting of progress to the supervisory board

Oct 2020 - Jan 2021

4 months

Kelkheim, Germany

Director Corporate Strategy

ROTHENBERGER AG

Responsible for developing the corporate strategy of the ROTHENBERGER Group and its 8 brands
Created a strategy handbook including vision, mission, values, strategic goals, core competencies, SWOT, positioning/investment/growth strategy, organizational structures and a 5-year business plan for the executive board and supervisory board

Jan 2020 - Sep 2020

9 months

Kelkheim, Germany

Director Operations

ROTHENBERGER Werkzeuge GmbH

Responsible for purchasing (4 FTE), industrial engineering (18 FTE), production (55 FTE), plant logistics (8 FTE), quality (9 FTE) and the ROTHENBERGER Production System (1 FTE)
Restructured the operations organization: merged series design, toolmaking and CNC programming within industrial engineering, replaced department heads, reduced indirect staff
Optimized operations processes: implemented S&OP planning process, FIFO warehouse, tugger trains, collaborative robots, 5S and visual management, Kanban for C-parts
Managed day-to-day operations: budget and cost management, continuous improvement through shop floor management in all departments, development of new department heads and employees

Jul 2019 - Dec 2019

6 months

Kelkheim, Germany

Director Corporate Development

ROTHENBERGER AG

Built and led an in-house consulting team for the ROTHENBERGER Group (strategy development, project planning, know-how development, standard and tool definition)
Developed organizational structures and processes for global operations and implemented a blueprint at ROTHENBERGER Werkzeuge GmbH
Improved the S&OP and production process at the Spanish plants in Bilbao and Abadiano
Optimized the Kelkheim plant layout: changed from workshop-based to value stream-oriented layout and increased plant logistics efficiency by 25%
Implemented Microsoft Teams and SharePoint as a collaboration platform
Supported the executive board in implementing the ROTHENBERGER strategy, preparing supervisory board meetings and monthly meetings with Dr. Rothenberger

Nov 2018 - Jun 2019

8 months

Stuttgart, Germany

BU Manager Analytics & Digital Solutions

CONCEPT AG

Established the Analytics & Digital Solutions business unit, including services and tools (Online Digital Readiness Check, Power BI)
Developed the acquisition strategy, including presentations, an eBook and events
Managed revenue and capacity planning
Developed a global operations footprint (EMEA, APAC, AMER) to double revenue in 7 years, including finding a new plant in Eastern Europe
Planned various layout scenarios for the Hamburg site to achieve revenue growth of +230% in 5 years

Dec 2017 - Oct 2018

11 months

Stuttgart, Germany

Director of Lead Management and Managing Consultant

CONCEPT AG

Layout planning of the existing (brownfield) vs. new plant (greenfield) in Munich for a Tier-2 automotive supplier of precision forged parts (+50% earnings growth in 5 years)
Optimizing the throughput of assembly stations at a woodworking machinery manufacturer (approx. 40% increase)
Implementation planning for a global hub structure (USA, Germany, China) for a manufacturer of pneumatic automation solutions
Layout optimization of a German technology factory to achieve rapid volume growth over the next 5 years

Jan 2016 - Nov 2017

1 year 11 months

Stuttgart, Germany

Director of Lead Management and Senior Consultant

CONCEPT AG

Layout planning of electronics manufacturing considering future growth until 2025 for a manufacturer of pneumatic automation solutions
Developing the corporate strategy with a focus on internationalization for a Tier-2 automotive supplier of stamped parts
Operational due diligence for a turbocharger supplier: analysis of business model, growth, personnel structure, and value creation process
Commercial due diligence for a manufacturer of architectural special structures: analysis of business model, market, competitors, and growth
Digitization of the Project Management Office for a €130 million restructuring project at a Tier-1 supplier of high-precision parts
Setting up a manufacturing facility for podology treatment tables based on lean principles
Restructuring the organizational setup and sales at a world market leader in explosion protection
Building the internal lead management division including structures, processes, and management tools; leading two employees and an external service provider
Consolidating three plants into a new facility for a manufacturer of machines for reducing packaging volume
Developing a 3-year strategy including an implementation plan for CONCEPT AG internally

Sep 2012 - Dec 2015

3 years 4 months

Stuttgart, Germany

Senior Consultant

CONCEPT AG

Optimizing toolmaking at a Tier-2 automotive supplier: converting manual order processing to an SAP-based process, implementing digital shop floors
SMED in aluminum die casting and CFRP: analyzing the setup process and reducing setup time by approx. 30%
Planning supply and disposal concept for production and assembly at a new production site for a manufacturer of pneumatic automation solutions
Planning and implementing a high-tech manufacturing facility and optimizing the value-added areas for an international cleanroom system manufacturer
Co-author of the book «Lean verstehen und umsetzen» for CONCEPT AG internal use
Preparing operational due diligence (ODD) for private equity at a pneumatic products manufacturer
Conducting a value stream analysis at a bearing manufacturer to identify opportunities for lead time reduction
Optimizing order processing at a manufacturer of milling and EDM machines (–30% lead time)
Developing the lean simulation game iSPEED to simulate the effect of lean methods on production and logistics
Training top management and employees in lean topics and launching a lean initiative at a cable connector manufacturer

Sep 2011 - Aug 2012

1 year

Stuttgart, Germany

Consultant

CONCEPT AG

Improving performance of control unit assembly at a Tier-1 automotive supplier: introducing shop floor management, Pareto analysis of disruptions, increasing equipment utilization by 10%
Concept for global standardization of production lines for a Tier-1 automotive supplier (roof systems) in Germany, Japan, China, and the USA (–50% equipment variants)
Designing and going live with the Lean Academy for CONCEPT AG internally, including training materials and acquisition documents
Creating an integrated logistics concept for a Tier-1 automotive supplier (diesel and gasoline technology)
Market and competitor analysis for a nondestructive testing systems company as part of operational due diligence
Preparing a teaser and sales prospectus for an M&A process at an aluminum die-casting company
Startup support for truck engines at an OEM engine manufacturer: ensuring transparency in PPAP and risk assessment up to SOP

Jul 2010 - Aug 2011

1 year 2 months

Stuttgart, Germany

Junior Consultant

CONCEPT AG

Bottleneck management in the international production network for a Tier-1 automotive supplier (diesel and gasoline technology): implementing bottleneck control, developing a capacity monitoring tool, interim IPN coordination, training planning staff
Developing a production benchmark for CONCEPT AG internal use and publishing it in Produktion magazine
Optimizing spare parts material management in the plastics processing industry: ABC-XYZ classification and transparency of spare parts structure
Conducting potential analysis at a manufacturer of ceramic circuit boards: lean measures for a 21% productivity increase
Logistics concept for a home and kitchen furniture manufacturer: four scenarios, scenario evaluation, and economic feasibility analysis

Jul 2008 - Jun 2010

2 years

Stuttgart, Germany

Working Student

CONCEPT AG

Optimization of logistics processes at a Tier 1 automotive supplier (microelectronics): logistics cost analysis and potential identification
Assisted with restructuring reports according to IDW S6 for a Tier 1 automotive supplier (sheet metal processing, aluminum die casting)

Summary

With over 10 years of experience in management consulting, I have led both strategic and operational client projects on strategy development, operational excellence, PMO, M&A, restructuring and digitalization, and have also strategically and commercially developed the consulting business.

My industry experience includes the operational management of about 100 operations staff (purchasing, industrial engineering, production, plant logistics, quality, production system) and the operational restructuring of this area.

Skills

Professional

Management Consulting
Strategy Development
Operational Excellence
Restructuring
Digitalization
Acquisition
Change Management

Personal

Systematic
Structured
Eloquent
Resourceful
Socially Competent
Team Player
Flexible

Word
Excel
Power Point
Teams
Visio
Project
One Note
Power Bi
Sap Mm
Sap Pp
Sap Co
Vistable
Qlik View

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

French

Elementary

Education

Mar 2013 - Jan 2016

ESB Business School

Master of Business Administration, International Management, part-time · International Management · Reutlingen, Germany · Grade: 1.3

Oct 2008 - Jul 2010

Reutlingen University

Master of Science, Production Management · Production Management · Reutlingen, Germany · Grade: 1.6

Oct 2005 - Jul 2008

Reutlingen University

Bachelor of Science, Production Management · Production Management · Reutlingen, Germany · Grade: 1.6

...and 1 more

Certifications & licenses

Situational Project Management

PS Consulting GmbH

Restructuring Manager

Georg-Simon-Ohm Management Institute

Business English

FOKUS Sprachen & Seminare GmbH

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Summary

Skills

Languages

Education

ESB Business School

Master of Business Administration, International Management, part-time · International Management · Reutlingen, Germany · Grade: 1.3

Reutlingen University

Master of Science, Production Management · Production Management · Reutlingen, Germany · Grade: 1.6

Reutlingen University

Bachelor of Science, Production Management · Production Management · Reutlingen, Germany · Grade: 1.6

Certifications & licenses

Situational Project Management

PS Consulting GmbH

Restructuring Manager

Georg-Simon-Ohm Management Institute

Business English

FOKUS Sprachen & Seminare GmbH

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