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Günter Frank

Managing Partner

Günter Frank
Etzelwang, Germany

Experience

Dec 2024 - Present
1 year 3 months

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Prozessoptimierung4you

Sep 2019 - Nov 2024
5 years 3 months

Head of Process Optimization

Fa. Metawell GmbH

Jan 2000 - Aug 2019
19 years 8 months

Business Consultant for Process Optimization

Self-employed Business Consultant for Process Optimization

Nov 1998 - Dec 1999
1 year 2 months

Head of Production Planning

Gramm Tex GmbH

May 1997 - Oct 1998
1 year 6 months

Production Manager Engine Manufacturing

Baumüller Nürnberg GmbH

May 1995 - Apr 1997
2 years

Head of Engine Manufacturing

Baumüller Nürnberg GmbH

May 1991 - Apr 1995
4 years

Self-employed in time management and industrial engineering

Self-employed in time management and industrial engineering

Mar 1989 - Mar 1991
2 years 1 month

Production Planner

Cherry Mikroschalter GmbH

Industries Experience

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Experienced in Professional Services (21 years) and Manufacturing (16 years).

Professional Services
Manufacturing

Business Areas Experience

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Experienced in Operations (30 years), Quality Assurance (25 years), Production (10.5 years), Strategy (1 year), and Supply Chain Management (1 year).

Operations
Quality Assurance
Production
Strategy
Supply Chain Management

Summary

Günter Frank Position: Managing Partner

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Industry and consulting experience: Over 25 years of experience as a consultant in industrial engineering and process optimization. Head of planning and control in the automotive sector. Production manager in engine manufacturing with respective personnel responsibility.

Focus areas:

  • Trainer for professional and managerial staff in work preparation

  • REFA Industrial Engineering

  • Lean training and implementation of measures

  • Implementation of KVP processes

  • Layout planning and workstation design

  • Process optimization expert

Skills

Process Analysis & Optimization

  • Conducting Detailed Process Analyses In Production And Administration
  • Identifying Weaknesses And Developing Practical Optimization Measures
  • Reducing Lead Times And Improving Process Stability

Lean Management & Kvp

  • Introducing And Implementing Lean Principles (5s, Value Stream Mapping, Kanban, Smed)
  • Setting Up Kvp Structures And Facilitating Regular Improvement Rounds
  • Training And Coaching Managers And Employees On Lean Methods

Refa Methods & Work Design

  • Time Studies, Process Recordings And Performance Analyses According To Refa Standards
  • Designing Ergonomic And Efficient Workstations
  • Deriving Time Data For Costing And Capacity Planning
  • Conducting Refa Training And On-the-job Training

Productivity And Efficiency Improvement

  • Optimizing Production And Logistics Processes To Increase Value Creation
  • Reducing Changeover Times, Material Stocks And Internal Transport Routes
  • Improving Material And Information Flows
  • Implementing Best-practice Solutions With Measurable Results (Kpis)

Languages

German
Advanced

Education

Oct 1987 - Jun 1989

State-certified Electrical Technician · Electrical Engineering

Oct 1982 - Jun 1983

Master Craftsman in Electrical Engineering · Electrical Engineering

Oct 1976 - Jun 1979

Apprenticeship · Electronics

Certifications & licenses

REFA Instructor

REFA-Industrial Engineer

REFA Technician

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Where is Günter based?

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

What languages does Günter speak?

Günter speaks the following languages: German (Advanced).

How many years of experience does Günter have?

Günter has at least 37 years of experience. During this time, Günter has worked in at least 8 different roles and for 7 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 5 years and 7 months. Note that Günter may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Günter be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Günter would be well-suited for roles such as: Managing Partner, Head of Process Optimization, Business Consultant for Process Optimization.

What is Günter's latest experience?

Günter's most recent position is Managing Partner at Prozessoptimierung4you.

What companies has Günter worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Günter has worked for Prozessoptimierung4you and Fa. Metawell GmbH.

Which industries is Günter most experienced in?

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

Which business areas is Günter most experienced in?

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

Which industries has Günter worked in recently?

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

Which business areas has Günter worked in recently?

Günter has recently worked in business areas like Operations, Quality Assurance (QA), and Strategy and Planning.

What is Günter's education?

Günter attended education in Electrical Engineering.

Does Günter have any certificates?

Günter has 3 certificates. These include: REFA Instructor, REFA-Industrial Engineer, and REFA Technician.

What is the availability of Günter?

Günter will be available full-time from March 2026.

What is the rate of Günter?

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