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Heike Grigat

Interim Manager

Heike Grigat
Neu Duvenstedt, Germany

Experience

Jan 2025 - Nov 2025
11 months

Interim Manager

Ypsotec AG

  • Worked in the Project Management Office (PMO) to provide expert advice and support for several simultaneous projects, focusing on cost-saving opportunities and process optimization
  • Analyzed existing workflows and developed optimization proposals in close collaboration with business units
  • Monitored project progress, deadlines, and target achievement
  • Increased efficiency and digitized purchasing
  • Optimized logistics processes
  • Provided interim staff for operational purchasing
  • Achieved a total of 1.6 FTE savings in purchasing
Nov 2024 - Dec 2024
2 months

Interim Manager Assistant

  • Created and maintained project plans
  • Supported shop floor management
  • Prepared meeting minutes
  • Coordinated with stakeholders
  • Created presentations
Jun 2022 - Dec 2024
2 years 7 months

HR Specialist

DAHER Germany

  • Created project plans for various projects
  • Implemented an HR management software
  • Built the HR services department
  • Provided virtual support in HR management, invoice verification, travel expense reporting with SAP Concur, and procurement with SAP S/4HANA
Mar 2020 - Jan 2022
1 year 11 months

Office Management Clerk Trainee

Sanitätshaus - Motion Center Holger Otto

  • Optimized warehouse processes for medical aids
  • Prepared quote requests
  • Corresponded with suppliers and health insurance providers
Mar 2003 - Jan 2020
16 years 11 months

Team Leader

Deutschen Post AG

  • Managed employees
  • Prepared and supervised work execution
  • General personnel management

Industries Experience

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Experienced in Transportation (17 years), Aerospace and Defense (2.5 years), Healthcare (2 years), and Professional Services (1 year).

Transportation
Aerospace and Defense
Healthcare
Professional Services

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 Human Resources (19.5 years), Operations (17 years), Project Management (3.5 years), Logistics (2.5 years), Procurement (2.5 years), and Supply Chain Management (2 years).

Human Resources
Operations
Project Management
Logistics
Procurement
Supply Chain Management

Summary

Efficiency in focus. Fast in execution, strong in results.

  • Sustainable process improvement in logistics & purchasing with 1.6 FTE savings through digitization in purchasing
  • Independent optimization of cross-site processes in Germany, Austria, Switzerland and the Czech Republic
  • Set up a back office and organized central workflows at DAHER Germany
  • Introduced a personnel management system
  • Built the HR service department
  • Digitalized HR processes
  • Many years of experience in team leadership and onboarding employees

Skills

  • Six Sigma Black Belt
  • Manager For Applied Ai Transformation
  • Project Management (Classic & Agile)
  • Specialist In Agile Leadership
  • Business Transformation Expert
  • Change Manager
  • Specialist In Digitization
  • Six Sigma Yellow Belt
  • Specialist In Rhetoric & Communication
  • Office Management Clerk
  • Short-term Availability In The Dach Region
  • Process Optimization & Digitalization
  • Transformation And Restructuring Projects
  • Project Management (Classic & Agile)
  • Change Management & Organizational Development

Languages

German
Elementary

Education

Mar 2020 - Jan 2022

Sanitätshaus - Motion Center Holger Otto

Office Management Clerk · Hamburg, Germany

Certifications & licenses

Six Sigma Black Belt

Six Sigma Yellow Belt

HEIKE

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Heike based?

Heike is based in Neu Duvenstedt, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

What languages does Heike speak?

Heike speaks the following languages: German (Elementary).

How many years of experience does Heike have?

Heike has at least 22 years of experience. During this time, Heike has worked in at least 5 different roles and for 4 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 4 years and 5 months. Note that Heike may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Heike be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Heike would be well-suited for roles such as: Interim Manager, Interim Manager Assistant, HR Specialist.

What is Heike's latest experience?

Heike's most recent position is Interim Manager at Ypsotec AG.

What companies has Heike worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Heike has worked for Ypsotec AG, DAHER Germany, and Sanitätshaus - Motion Center Holger Otto.

Which industries is Heike most experienced in?

Heike is most experienced in industries like Transportation and Logistics, Aerospace and Defense, and Healthcare. Heike also has some experience in Professional Services and Manufacturing.

Which business areas is Heike most experienced in?

Heike is most experienced in business areas like Human Resources (HR), Operations, and Project Management. Heike also has some experience in Logistics, Procurement and Purchasing, and Supply Chain Management.

Which industries has Heike worked in recently?

Heike has recently worked in industries like Aerospace and Defense, Healthcare, and Professional Services.

Which business areas has Heike worked in recently?

Heike has recently worked in business areas like Project Management, Logistics, and Procurement and Purchasing.

What is Heike's education?

Heike attended Sanitätshaus - Motion Center Holger Otto for Office Management Clerk.

Does Heike have any certificates?

Heike has 2 certificates. These include: Six Sigma Black Belt and Six Sigma Yellow Belt.

What is the availability of Heike?

Heike will be available full-time from March 2026.

What is the rate of Heike?

Heike's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.

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