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Gunnar (Dipl.-Ing.) Teschke

Interim Production Manager

Gunnar Teschke
Malsfeld, Germany

Experience

Sep 2024 - Apr 2025
8 months
Neuwied, Germany

Interim Production Manager

Raiffeisendruckerei GmbH

  • Acted as interim head of the smart card production department, focusing on product quality
  • Optimized production processes by introducing standardized procedures
  • Introduced KPIs such as OEE
  • Carried out a training program for employees to prevent quality issues
  • Reduced the maintenance backlog
  • Prevented over-investment
  • Introduced a continuous improvement program
Aug 2020 - Sep 2024
4 years 2 months
Velbert, Germany

Plant Manager

PowerCast Drumeta GmbH & Co. KG der Kopf Holding GmbH

  • Responsible for plant management and reorganization of technical areas
  • Introduced lean methods and production controlling
  • Strong focus on occupational safety, energy saving, and environmental protection
  • Developed and implemented a contemporary organizational structure
  • Led around 130 employees
Mar 2004 - Present
22 years

Self-Employed

EFCons – European Foundry Consulting e.K.

  • M&A, investment, strategy, sales
  • Project and process management
  • Assignments in Germany, Russia, and France
  • Numerous projects as interim manager, managing director, and consultant

Industries Experience

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Experienced in Professional Services (22 years) and Manufacturing (4.5 years).

Professional Services
Manufacturing

Business Areas Experience

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Experienced in Operations (22 years), Investments and M&A (22 years), Project Management (22 years), Sales (22 years), Strategy (22 years), and Production (4.5 years).

Operations
Investments and M&A
Project Management
Sales
Strategy
Production

Summary

Experienced interim manager with a solid technical background (Dipl.-Ing. Mechanical Engineering – Manufacturing Technology) and over 25 years of leadership experience in the manufacturing industry. Specialized in operational management, plant management, restructuring, and series production in foundry, plastics technology, mechanical engineering, and metalworking industries.

Skills

  • Die Casting (Aluminum, Magnesium, Zinc): Production, Post-processing, Series Ramp-up

  • Plastics Technology: Injection Molding, Mold Adjustments, Automation

  • Production Management: Overall Responsibility, Maintenance, Logistics

  • Lean Management: 5s, Continuous Improvement, Smed, Oee Improvement

  • Change Management: Restructuring, Leadership Development

  • Quality Management: Iatf 16949, Fmea, Complaint Handling

  • Automotive Supplier Industry (Oem, Tier 1/tier 2)

  • Mechanical Engineering And Plant Construction

  • Metalworking, Cnc Machining, And Assembly

  • Plastics Technology / Mold Making

  • Die Casting, Injection Molding, And Foundry Technology

Languages

German
Native
English
Advanced

Education

Oct 1991 - Jun 1995

Aalen University of Applied Sciences

Diploma Engineer (FH) in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Technology · Mechanical Engineering · Aalen, Germany

Oct 1986 - Jun 1990

Mechanical engineering journeyman – steel mold making

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Where is Gunnar based?

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

What languages does Gunnar speak?

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

How many years of experience does Gunnar have?

Gunnar has at least 22 years of experience. During this time, Gunnar has worked in at least 3 different roles and for 3 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 7 years and 4 months. Note that Gunnar may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Gunnar be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Gunnar would be well-suited for roles such as: Interim Production Manager, Plant Manager, Self-Employed.

What is Gunnar's latest experience?

Gunnar's most recent position is Interim Production Manager at Raiffeisendruckerei GmbH.

What companies has Gunnar worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Gunnar has worked for Raiffeisendruckerei GmbH, PowerCast Drumeta GmbH & Co. KG der Kopf Holding GmbH, and EFCons – European Foundry Consulting e.K..

Which industries is Gunnar most experienced in?

Gunnar is most experienced in industries like Professional Services and Manufacturing.

Which business areas is Gunnar most experienced in?

Gunnar is most experienced in business areas like Operations, Investments, M&A & Venture Capital, and Project Management. Gunnar also has some experience in Sales, Strategy and Planning, and Production/Manufacturing.

Which industries has Gunnar worked in recently?

Gunnar has recently worked in industries like Professional Services and Manufacturing.

Which business areas has Gunnar worked in recently?

Gunnar has recently worked in business areas like Operations, Investments, M&A & Venture Capital, and Project Management.

What is Gunnar's education?

Gunnar holds a Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering from Aalen University of Applied Sciences.

What is the availability of Gunnar?

Gunnar is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

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