Gundolf Schneider - Project Manager

Q: Where is Gundolf based?

Gundolf is based in Essen, Germany .

Q: What languages does Gundolf speak?

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

Q: How many years of experience does Gundolf have?

Gundolf has at least 18 years of experience. During this time, Gundolf has worked in at least 3 different roles and for 3 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 6 years and 2 months . Note that Gundolf may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Gundolf's latest experience?

Gundolf's most recent position is Project Manager at Self-employed – Freelancer .

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

In recent years, Gundolf has worked for Self-employed – Freelancer .

Q: Which industries is Gundolf most experienced in?

Gundolf is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing and Metals and Mining .

Q: Which business areas is Gundolf most experienced in?

Gundolf is most experienced in business areas like Operations , Project Management , and Quality Assurance (QA) . Gundolf also has some experience in Sales .

Q: Which industries has Gundolf worked in recently?

Gundolf has recently worked in industries like Manufacturing and Metals and Mining .

Q: Which business areas has Gundolf worked in recently?

Gundolf has recently worked in business areas like Operations , Project Management , and Quality Assurance (QA) .

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Essen, Germany

Experience

Jun 2015 - Present

10 years 9 months

Project Manager

Self-employed – Freelancer

Project Manager for steelworks cranes and material handling at ArcelorMittal in Eisenhüttenstadt for their decarburization project, December 2024 to March 2025
Project Manager for cranes and logistics for the new converter at Aurubis Hamburg via Hays AG, May to October 2024
Defining order specifications and coordinating interfaces
Erection of a powder production plant for an Indian customer in Bengaluru, 2024
Leading the erection and assembly team for the customer Indo MIM
Responsible for Health, Safety and Environment
Technical and commercial project management at Belimed Life Science AG in Sulgen, Switzerland, using SAP, 2022
Revamp of a copper slab rolling mill for Siam Poongsan, including engineering, construction, and site and quality management; direct contract with the end customer, 2021 to 2023
Site and quality management for a powder production plant (gas atomization system) in Penang, Malaysia, Oryx Advanced Materials, 2022
Interim Head of Services at ALD Vacuum Technologies, Hanau/Bangkok, installation, service, and construction management, 2019 to 2024
Interim Head of Service for cold rolling mills and continuous casting at Danieli Thailand/Vietnam, 2016 to 2018
Interim Manager Quality Assurance at SMS Concast for four months in 2018

May 2010 - May 2015

5 years 1 month

Germany

Area Sales Manager

hpl group

Development of the whole sales territory in Asia
Recruitment and leading of all local sales representatives
Preparing technical concepts and cost calculations
Technical and commercial negotiations with customers until order placement and final acceptance
Received order for the technological modernization of a cold rolling mill in Thailand
Prepared the concept and concluded the contract for a complete skin pass mill for saw blade strips in China
Increased company sales in Asia from zero to €2 million per year

Jul 2007 - Mar 2010

2 years 9 months

Zürich, Switzerland

Commercial and Technical Project Manager

SMS Concast AG

Commercial and technical responsibility for two large greenfield continuous caster projects in Thailand and China
Leading and guiding the project teams, consortium members and other parties involved up to final customer acceptance
Time scheduling and control as well as claim management
Expediting and quality control at sub-suppliers and external manufacturers
Regular cost analysis and preparation of reports for the Managing Board
Erection and commissioning lead on the customer's site
Achieved both commercial and technical project goals
Successfully commissioned the first "combination – caster" in Asia

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 Manufacturing (18.5 years) and Metals and Mining (13.5 years).

Manufacturing

Metals and Mining

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 (13.5 years), Project Management (13.5 years), Quality Assurance (13.5 years), and Sales (5 years).

Operations

Project Management

Quality Assurance

Sales

Skills

Expert In Cold Rolling, Strip Processing Lines, And Continuous Casting
Solid Knowledge Of International Contracting (Epc Projects)
Highly Experienced In Sales And Service
Pc And Software: Ms Excel, Word, Powerpoint, Ms Outlook, Ms Project (Advanced User)
Sap R/3: About 3.5 Years Of Experience, Used Until 2018
Cad 2d: Advanced Expert Knowledge On 5 Different Systems, Used Until 2023
On-the-job Training: Various Leadership Seminars On Team Psychology And Presentation Techniques Until 2018
Other: Published Articles In Professional Magazines And On Linkedin; Presentations At International Conferences (Seaisi); Various Seminars On Change Management, Leadership, Agile Project Management, Etc.

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

French

Elementary

Italian

Elementary

Education

Siegerland-Kolleg

General university entrance qualification · Siegen, Germany

University of Siegen

Diploma Engineer · Mechanical Engineering · Siegen, Germany

Friedrich-Flick-Gymnasium

Secondary school leaving certificate · Kreuztal, Germany

Profile

Created

June 2025

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Gundolf based?

Gundolf is based in Essen, Germany.

What languages does Gundolf speak?

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

How many years of experience does Gundolf have?

Gundolf has at least 18 years of experience. During this time, Gundolf has worked in at least 3 different roles and for 3 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 6 years and 2 months. Note that Gundolf may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Gundolf be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Gundolf would be well-suited for roles such as: Project Manager, Area Sales Manager, Commercial and Technical Project Manager.

What is Gundolf's latest experience?

Gundolf's most recent position is Project Manager at Self-employed – Freelancer.

What companies has Gundolf worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Gundolf has worked for Self-employed – Freelancer.

Which industries is Gundolf most experienced in?

Gundolf is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing and Metals and Mining.

Which business areas is Gundolf most experienced in?

Gundolf is most experienced in business areas like Operations, Project Management, and Quality Assurance (QA). Gundolf also has some experience in Sales.

Which industries has Gundolf worked in recently?

Gundolf has recently worked in industries like Manufacturing and Metals and Mining.

Which business areas has Gundolf worked in recently?

Gundolf has recently worked in business areas like Operations, Project Management, and Quality Assurance (QA).

What is Gundolf's education?

Gundolf holds a Master in Mechanical Engineering from University of Siegen.

What is the availability of Gundolf?

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What is the rate of Gundolf?

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