Elmar Schipp - Founder and Managing Director

Q: Where is Elmar based?

Elmar is based in Wiesbaden, Germany and can operate in on-site , hybrid , and remote work models.

Q: What languages does Elmar speak?

Elmar speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), French (Elementary) .

Q: How many years of experience does Elmar have?

Elmar has at least 18 years of experience. During this time, Elmar has worked in at least 11 different roles and for 4 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 7 months . Note that Elmar may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Elmar's latest experience?

Elmar's most recent position is Founder and Managing Director at Efficient Management Consultants .

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

In recent years, Elmar has worked for Efficient Management Consultants .

Q: Which industries is Elmar most experienced in?

Elmar is most experienced in industries like Automotive , Manufacturing , and Professional Services . Elmar also has some experience in Construction and Information Technology (IT) .

Q: Which business areas is Elmar most experienced in?

Elmar is most experienced in business areas like Operations , Supply Chain Management , and Strategy and Planning . Elmar also has some experience in Project Management , Logistics , and Audit .

Q: Which industries has Elmar worked in recently?

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

Q: Which business areas has Elmar worked in recently?

Elmar has recently worked in business areas like Operations , Project Management , and Strategy and Planning .

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Wiesbaden, Germany

Experience

Feb 2021 - Present

5 years 1 month

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 managed a preventive team for interior parts for a new model line of a German OEM, including structured reporting to the OEM
Tier-1 interior parts "PMO Task Force": task force to resolve quality issues and secure the supply of interior parts for a new model line of a German OEM, including structured reporting to the OEM
Tier-1 48V batteries "Supplier Qualification/Task Force": supported the tier-1 supplier in securing the supply chain regarding the quality and capacity of tier-2 suppliers, including structured reporting to the OEM
OEM passenger cars "PMO Quality Initiative Electric Vehicles": supported the OEM in a quality initiative for electrified passenger cars to reduce field errors and sustainably save claim costs
mid-sized precision tool manufacturer "Business Strategy Development and Implementation": supported the managing director and department heads in developing and implementing (PMO) the business strategy
mid-sized pipe tool manufacturer in France "Business Strategy Development": supported management in developing the business strategy
OEM commercial vehicles "Selection and Ramp-Up of Series Suppliers for e-Axle": supported the OEM in evaluating and selecting suitable suppliers for the electrically driven rear axle and its components
mid-sized pipe tool manufacturer "Group Strategy Implementation": supported the board in implementing the group strategy (21 strategic projects across all relevant business areas), including regular progress reporting 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 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, tooling design, and CNC programming into industrial engineering, replaced department heads, and reduced indirect staff
Optimized operations processes: implemented an S&OP planning process, FIFO warehouse, tugger train, collaborative robot, 5S and visual management, and Kanban for C-parts
Managed day-to-day operations: budget and cost management, continuous improvement through shop floor management in all departments, and development of new department heads and staff

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, defining standards and tools)
Developed organizational structures and processes for global operations and implemented a blueprint at ROTHENBERGER Werkzeuge GmbH
Improved the S&OP and production processes in the Spanish plants in Bilbao and Abadiano
Optimized the plant layout in Kelkheim: changed from workshop-oriented to value-stream-oriented layout and increased plant logistics efficiency by 25%
Implemented Microsoft Teams and SharePoint as a collaboration platform
Supported the 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 service offerings and tools (Online Digital Readiness Check, Power BI)
Developed the acquisition strategy, including presentations, an eBook, and events
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 Lead Management and Managing Consultant

CONCEPT AG

Layout planning of the existing (brown-field) vs. new (green-field) plant in Munich for a tier-2 automotive supplier of precision forged parts (+50% profit growth in 5 years)
Optimization of assembly station throughput at a woodworking machine manufacturer (approx. 40% increase)
Implementation planning for a global hub structure (USA, Germany, China) for a pneumatic automation solutions manufacturer
Layout optimization of a German technology plant to achieve rapid volume growth over the next 5 years

Jan 2016 - Nov 2017

1 year 11 months

Stuttgart, Germany

Director Lead Management and Senior Consultant

CONCEPT AG

Layout planning of electronics manufacturing, considering growth through 2025, for a pneumatic automation manufacturer
Development of corporate strategy with 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 special architectural 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
Setup of a manufacturing facility for podiatry couches using lean principles
Restructuring of the organizational structure and sales function at a global market leader in explosion protection
Setup of the internal lead management department, including structures, processes, and management tools; led two employees and one external service provider
Consolidation of three plants into a new plant for a manufacturer of machines for packaging volume reduction
Development of a 3-year strategy including an implementation plan for internal CONCEPT AG use

Sep 2012 - Dec 2015

3 years 4 months

Stuttgart, Germany

Senior Consultant

CONCEPT AG

Optimization of the tool shop at a tier-2 automotive supplier: converted manual order processing to an SAP-based process, implemented digital shop floors
SMED in aluminum die casting and CFRP: analyzed setup process and reduced setup time by approx. 30%
Planning of supply and disposal concept for production and assembly at a new production site for a pneumatic automation manufacturer
Planning and implementation of a high-tech manufacturing plant and optimization of value creation areas for an international cleanroom systems manufacturer
Co-author of the book 'Understanding and Implementing Lean' for internal CONCEPT AG use
Creation of operational due diligence (ODD) for private equity at a pneumatic products manufacturer
Conducted value stream analysis at a bearing manufacturer to identify potential for lead time reduction
Optimization of order processing at a manufacturer of milling and EDM machines (–30% lead time)
Development of the iSPEED lean simulation game to simulate the effect of lean methods on production and logistics
Training top management and employees on lean topics and implementing a lean initiative at a cable connector manufacturer

Sep 2011 - Aug 2012

1 year

Stuttgart, Germany

Consultant

CONCEPT AG

Performance improvement of control unit assembly at a tier-1 automotive supplier: introduced shop floor management, Pareto disturbance analysis, increased equipment utilization by 10%
Concept for global standardization of production lines for a tier-1 automotive supplier (roof systems) in Germany, Japan, China, and USA (–50% equipment variants)
Conceptualization and go-live of the Lean Academy for internal CONCEPT AG, including training and acquisition materials
Development of an integrated logistics concept for a tier-1 automotive supplier (diesel and gasoline technology)
Market and competitor analysis for a non-destructive testing systems company as part of operational due diligence
Creation of teaser and sales prospectus for an M&A process at an aluminum die casting company
Ramp-up support of truck engines at an OEM engine manufacturer: 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): introduced bottleneck control, developed capacity monitoring tool, interim IPN coordination, trained planning staff
Development of a production benchmark for CONCEPT AG internal use and publication in the 'Produktion' magazine
Optimization of spare parts inventory management for the plastics processing industry: ABC-XYZ classification and transparency of spare parts structure
Potential analysis at a ceramic printed circuit board manufacturer: lean measures for a 21% productivity increase
Logistics concept for a home and kitchen furniture manufacturer: four scenarios, scenario evaluation, and profitability study

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
Support for restructuring reports according to IDW S6 for a Tier 1 automotive supplier (sheet metal processing, aluminum die casting)

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 (15.5 years), Manufacturing (15 years), Professional Services (6.5 years), Construction (2 years), and Information Technology (0.5 years).

Automotive

Manufacturing

Professional Services

Construction

Information Technology

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 Operations (15 years), Supply Chain Management (9 years), Strategy (8.5 years), Project Management (7.5 years), Logistics (3 years), and Audit (2 years).

Operations

Supply Chain Management

Strategy

Project Management

Logistics

Audit

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 I have also developed the consulting business strategically and through acquisitions.

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

Expertise

Management Consulting
Strategy Development
Operational Excellence
Restructuring
Digitalization
Acquisition
Change Management

Personal

Systematic
Structured
Eloquent
Resourceful
Socially Skilled
Team Player
Flexible

Word
Excel
Powerpoint
Teams
Visio
Project
Onenote
Power Bi
Sap Mm
Sap Pp
Sap Co
Vistable
Qlikview

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

Profile

Created

November 2025

Last Update

February 2026

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Elmar based?

Elmar is based in Wiesbaden, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

What languages does Elmar speak?

Elmar speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), French (Elementary).

How many years of experience does Elmar have?

Elmar has at least 18 years of experience. During this time, Elmar has worked in at least 11 different roles and for 4 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 7 months. Note that Elmar may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Elmar be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Elmar would be well-suited for roles such as: Founder and Managing Director, Director Corporate Strategy, Director Operations.

What is Elmar's latest experience?

Elmar's most recent position is Founder and Managing Director at Efficient Management Consultants.

What companies has Elmar worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Elmar has worked for Efficient Management Consultants.

Which industries is Elmar most experienced in?

Elmar is most experienced in industries like Automotive, Manufacturing, and Professional Services. Elmar also has some experience in Construction and Information Technology (IT).

Which business areas is Elmar most experienced in?

Elmar is most experienced in business areas like Operations, Supply Chain Management, and Strategy and Planning. Elmar also has some experience in Project Management, Logistics, and Audit.

Which industries has Elmar worked in recently?

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

Which business areas has Elmar worked in recently?

Elmar has recently worked in business areas like Operations, Project Management, and Strategy and Planning.

What is Elmar's education?

Elmar holds a Master in International Management from ESB Business School, a Master in Production Management from Reutlingen University and a Bachelor in Production Management from Reutlingen University.

Does Elmar have any certificates?

Elmar has 3 certificates. These include: Situational Project Management, Restructuring Manager, and Business English.

What is the availability of Elmar?

Elmar will be available full-time from March 2026.

What is the rate of Elmar?

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