Germán R.
Independent Management Consultant
Experience
Independent Management Consultant
ResQ-Ing Consulting
Led multiple cross-border consulting projects in Europe focused on cost, process, and production optimization.
Sales Representation & Business Development:
- Regional representative in Germany for SKYPRO Portugal (Corporate Uniforms) since Dec 2024
- Sales representative in Germany for ESS Moden AG (Energy Saving Systems) since 2023
Consulting & Optimization Projects (Selection):
- Kögel Trailer GmbH (2023): site analysis (Turkey/EU), CAPEX modeling, location strategy
- Pluss GmbH (since 2022): market entry strategy and sales development for Spain
- TIGER Hebezeuge (2022): lean workshop, 5S, Kanban-based warehouse optimization
- ICER Brakes, Spain (2018–2022): two new production lines, 30% cost reduction, shift planning & software development
- The Vita Group, UK (2018–2021): implementation of the SQCDP process in Memmingen and Slovakia
Alexander Proudfoot Projects:
- Eberspächer, Dresden (2019): lean analysis, 15% cost saving
- THK RHYTHM Automotive, Düsseldorf (2018): process time reduction by up to 20%
Project Manager OES PCP
FMG Spain (ZF Group)
Layout and supplier network planning for new production facility
General Manager
FMG Qingdao Asia Pacific (ZF Group)
- P&L responsibility for the APAC plant with 210 employees, €22M revenue
- Tripled output, expanded to 3-shift operations
- Savings from localization >$1M, scrap rate reduced from 6% to 1.3%
- Highest HSE audit rating at ZF China (2016)
Director Operations China Growth
TMD Friction (Nisshinbo)
- $23M investment in two plant expansions (Hangzhou & Shijiazhuang)
- Doubled capacity, -30% WIP, -40% throughput time
Project Manager Commercial Vehicles
TMD Friction
€3M annual savings through supplier change and process harmonization
Global Key Account Manager OE
TMD Friction
- €115 million revenue responsibility (BMW, GM, Continental-Teves)
- +20% volume growth in the OES segment
Senior PM / PMO Director / Technical Director
TMD Friction
Management of large investment and expansion projects including ISO, TS and QS certifications
International Project Manager & Purchasing Manager
Flowserve S.A. de C.V.
Production Manager
P.I.C.S.A. Aurora
60+ employees
Assistant
Fraunhofer IPT
Summary
Senior Executive Consultant with over 30 years of international experience in engineering, manufacturing, and operations leadership — including 20+ years in the automotive industry and over 5 years in consultancy. Proven success in plant setup, lean manufacturing, international expansion, and transformation projects. Agile, culturally adaptable.
- Operational Excellence & Lean Transformation
- Agile Project & Change Management
- P&L Responsibility & Site Management
- Greenfield/Brownfield Plant Setup
- Team Development & Leadership
- SQCDP & Quality Systems (ISO TS 16949)
- Sales Strategy (Industrial/B2B)
- Sustainability & Continuous Improvement
Languages
Education
Tecnológico de Monterrey
Financial Management · Mexico
Universidad La Salle
Reengineering · Mexico
RWTH Aachen
Production Technology · Production Technology · Aachen, Germany
Certifications & licenses
Change Management
TRW, Shanghai
Hoshin Kanri
Dr. Kudernatsch
Safety Leadership
Paul D. Balmert
Advanced Scrum
Patrick Lobacher
Six Sigma Green Belt
TMD Friction
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