Germán Restrepo Correa
Independent Management Consultant
Experience
Independent Management Consultant
ResQ-Ing Consulting
Led several cross-border consulting projects in Europe focused on cost, process and production optimization
Sales Representation & Business Development:
Regional Representative for Germany for SKYPRO Portugal (corporate uniforms) since 2024-12-01
Sales Representative for Germany for ESS Moden AG (energy saving systems) since 2023-01-01
Consulting & Optimization Projects:
Kögel Trailer GmbH (2023): site analysis (Turkey/EU), CAPEX modeling, site 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 savings
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 a new production site
General Manager – FMG Qingdao Asia Pacific
ZF Group
P&L responsibility for the APAC plant with 210 employees and €22M revenue
Tripled output and expanded to 3-shift operation
Savings through localization > $1M, scrap reduction from 6% to 1.3%
Highest HSE audit rating at ZF China (2016)
Director Operations China Growth
TMD Friction
$23M investment in two plant expansions (Hangzhou & Shijiazhuang)
Doubled capacity, –30% WIP, –40% lead time
Project Manager Commercial Vehicles
TMD Friction
- €3M annual savings through supplier changes and process harmonization
Global OE Key Account Manager
TMD Friction
Responsible for €115 million in revenue (BMW, GM, Continental-Teves)
+20% volume growth in the OES area
Senior PM / PMO Director / Technical Director
TMD Friction
- Led large investment and expansion projects, including ISO/TS/QS certifications
International Project Manager & Purchasing Manager
Flowserve S.A. de C.V.
Production Manager
P.I.C.S.A. Aurora
- Managed a team of over 60 employees
Summary
Senior Executive Consultant with over 30 years of international experience in engineering, manufacturing and operational leadership – including more than 20 years in the automotive industry and over 5 years in management consulting. Proven success in setting up production sites, lean manufacturing, international expansion and transformation projects. Agile and culturally adaptable.
Skills
- Operational Excellence & Lean Transformation
- Agile Project & Change Management
- P&l Responsibility & Site Management
- Greenfield/brownfield Site Setup
- Team Development & Leadership
- Sqcdp & Quality Systems (Iso Ts 16949)
- Sales Strategy (Industry/b2b)
- Sustainability & Continuous Improvement
Languages
Education
Tecnológico de Monterrey
Diploma in Financial Management · Financial Management · Monterrey, Mexico
Universidad La Salle
Diploma in Reengineering · Reengineering · Mexico
RWTH Aachen
M.Sc. Production Engineering · Production Engineering · Aachen, Germany
Certifications & licenses
Change Management
TRW, Shanghai
Hoshin Kanri
Dr. Kudernatsch
Safety Leadership
Paul D. Balmert
Scrum for Advanced
Patrick Lobacher
Six Sigma Green Belt
TMD Friction
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