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Friedhelm Engbert

Interim Manager

Friedhelm Engbert
Bielefeld, Germany

Experience

Jan 2009 - Present
17 years 2 months

Interim Manager

FEN Fertigungsoptimierung

  • Bridging vacancies when leaders are unavailable (production, operations, plant management)
  • Production planning and control
  • Production optimization
  • Production relocations
  • Analyzing, evaluating and optimizing processes
  • Turnaround processes
  • Increasing productivity
  • Lean management processes
  • Optimizing intralogistics
  • Procurement of machines, equipment and tools
  • Planning and implementation of series production
  • Feasibility analyses
  • Resource planning
  • Investment planning and implementation
  • Support for startup companies
Jan 2008 - Dec 2009
2 years

Plant Manager for Sectional and Industrial Doors

Doors, Gates and Frames Manufacturer

  • Overall operational responsibility for door production, design, maintenance and quality management
  • Extensive restructuring of production planning and six manufacturing areas
  • Change from job shop to flow production
  • Productivity increase through investment in new assembly lines and optimization of manufacturing processes
  • Introduction of temporary work to increase flexibility
  • Planning a new production area and increasing the level of automation
  • Investment and budget planning
  • Restructuring of specialist departments including personnel changes
  • Expansion and further development of quality management
Jan 1989 - Dec 2008
20 years

Production and Operations Manager

Automotive Supplier Stamping and Forming Technology

  • Responsible for press shop, toolmaking and maintenance
  • Personnel development in the technical area and development of production planning and control
  • Introduction and development of temporary work
  • Continuous optimization of workflow and resource planning
  • Planning and implementation of investments
  • Reduction of piecework costs by increasing the level of automation
  • Optimization and control of maintenance measures
  • Conversion to just-in-time production and delivery ensuring FIFO principle
  • Conducting feasibility studies and project evaluations
  • Implementation of DIN ISO 9001, TS 16949 and ISO 14001
  • Make-or-buy analyses, prototype production and coordination of series launches
  • Working capital management with continuous inventory reduction
  • Introduction of an ERP system
Jan 1986 - Dec 1988
3 years

Head of Production Planning and Control

Automotive Supplier Stamping and Forming Technology

  • Expansion and development of production planning
  • Creation of production schedules and production orders
  • Machine utilization and personnel deployment planning
  • Carrying out time studies and measurements
  • Introduction of a bonus system
  • Review and optimization of existing work processes
  • Carrying out cost calculations and feasibility analyses

Summary

Business activity: Interim management for the manufacturing industry Self-employed since: 2009 Core competencies: Vacancy bridging (plant, operations, production management), production optimization, planning and control, change management, process analysis and optimization Leadership experience before self-employment: >22 years as plant manager, production manager, operations manager, head of production planning and control in the manufacturing industry Staff responsibility: >500 employees

Skills

  • Bridging Vacancies When Leaders Are Unavailable

  • Production, Operations And Plant Management

  • Production Planning And Control

  • Production Optimization

  • Production Relocations

  • Analyzing, Evaluating And Optimizing Processes

  • Turnaround Processes

  • Increasing Productivity

  • Lean Management Processes

  • Optimizing Intralogistics

  • Procurement Of Machines, Equipment And Tools

  • Planning And Implementation Of Series Production

  • Feasibility Analyses

  • Resource Planning

  • Investment Planning And Implementation

  • Support For Startup Companies

  • Leading And Motivating Employees

  • Employee Performance Evaluation

  • Leadership Responsibility For Quality Motivation

  • Product And Process Management

  • Continuous Improvement / Lean Production / Tpm / Mrp / Kanban / Jit Production / Production Kpis

  • Personal Responsibility For Occupational Safety

  • Ms Office, Navision, Axapta, Basic Sap Skills

  • Expertise In Stamping And Forming Technology

  • Project Management Experience

  • Strong Organizational Skills

  • Resilient, Confident 'Solution Seeker' - Not A 'Problem Thinker'

  • Proven Social Skills

  • Ability To Motivate And Engage People

  • Experienced In Multicultural Environments

  • Strong Leadership, Goal-oriented Team Player

  • Decisive And Results-driven

  • Responsible And Loyal

  • Natural Authority And An Absolutely Positive Personality

Languages

German
Native
English
Advanced

Education

Technical college entrance qualification · Technical college entrance qualification

Commercial apprenticeship · Commercial apprenticeship

Certifications & licenses

ISO 14001

ISO 9001

ISO TS 16949

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Where is Friedhelm based?

Friedhelm is based in Bielefeld, Germany.

What languages does Friedhelm speak?

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

How many years of experience does Friedhelm have?

Friedhelm has at least 40 years of experience. During this time, Friedhelm has worked in at least 4 different roles and for 3 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 10 years. Note that Friedhelm may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Friedhelm be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Friedhelm would be well-suited for roles such as: Interim Manager, Plant Manager for Sectional and Industrial Doors, Production and Operations Manager.

What is Friedhelm's latest experience?

Friedhelm's most recent position is Interim Manager at FEN Fertigungsoptimierung.

What companies has Friedhelm worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Friedhelm has worked for FEN Fertigungsoptimierung.

Which industries is Friedhelm most experienced in?

Friedhelm is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing and Automotive.

Which business areas is Friedhelm most experienced in?

Friedhelm is most experienced in business areas like Operations, Production/Manufacturing, and Supply Chain Management. Friedhelm also has some experience in Quality Assurance (QA).

Which industries has Friedhelm worked in recently?

Friedhelm has recently worked in industries like Manufacturing.

Which business areas has Friedhelm worked in recently?

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

What is Friedhelm's education?

Friedhelm attended education in Technical college entrance qualification.

Does Friedhelm have any certificates?

Friedhelm has 3 certificates. These include: ISO 14001, ISO 9001, and ISO TS 16949.

What is the availability of Friedhelm?

Friedhelm is immediately available for suitable projects.

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