Holger Vom felde - Freelance Process Consulting and Implementation in Companies

Seelbach, Germany

Experience

Jul 2017 - Present

8 years 1 month

Seelbach, Germany

Freelance Process Consulting and Implementation in Companies

Holger vom Felde Process Consulting

Freelance process consulting and implementation in companies
Plant management for coating baking trays (non-stick coating – fluoropolymers – plastics – 35 employees), KEMPF GmbH Rohrbach:
Operational management of the baking tray coating department
Control of internal processes
Optimization of workflows
Introduction of Shop Floor Management for valid communication
Establishment of production planning
Development of a secure leadership structure
Increase of coating line output according to OEE
Stabilization of processes (availability – quality – logistics)
Preparation for environmental compliance (BImSch)
Occupational safety and environmental protection
Transparent optical injection molding project management (international), OPTOFLUX GmbH Nuremberg:
Project management of three projects (medical technology and automotive: surgical light, car Fresnel lens, optical surgical equipment)
Ensuring project progress
Coordination of internal processes
Customer communication on technical and organizational matters
Budget responsibility for managed projects
SFM using SCRUM boards
Leading project teams
Technical support in the team
Ramp-up management for optical injection molded medical articles
Support and optimization of pipette molding (international), TOP IT-Service / Hack Toolmaking:
Process optimization in ramp-up management
Conducting and accompanying sampling runs
Optical inspection of molded parts and failure analysis
Creation of project reports and measurement protocols
Improvement of international communication during project planning (English)
Business optimization in industry and craft (turn-around), agricultural machinery specialist; bodywork craftsman:
BWA analysis and identification of optimization potentials
Workflow analysis (VSM / VSD)
Implementation of improvement measures with stakeholders
Establishment of project management structure in craft trade
Company and process analysis for plastic injection molding, WILD Design GmbH, consumer goods molding:
Workflow analysis (VSM / VSD)
Definition of necessary measures with the owner and management

Jun 2013 - Jun 2017

4 years 1 month

Seelbach, Germany

Division Manager Production/Operations (150 employees); Power of Attorney, Member of Executive Management

JULABO GmbH

Annual sales from €37.3 M (2013) to €50.0 M (2017)
Manufacturer of laboratory thermostats
Change management in production: from workshop to flow principle
Introduction of LEAN management structure in production and logistics, implementation of change management in operations and administration (5S, JIT, VSM/VSD, SFM, etc.)
Responsible for quantitative and qualitative performance of the process chain: production control, work preparation, industrial engineering, assembly processes (refrigeration assemblies, thermostat assembly, PCB assembly (THT and SMD), warehousing/logistics, mechanical manufacturing, powder coating, final assembly, building services)
Industrialization of new product lines in production and logistics

Jun 2011 - May 2013

2 years

Lahr, Germany

Executive Management (35 employees), Authorized Signatory since 06/2011

Bornemann Etui GmbH

Sales of premium packaging and displays for watches, jewelry, writing instruments, and luxury goods
Change management and turnaround through consulting, coaching, and implementation
Optimization of corporate processes (using SFM, KPIs, etc.)
Optimization and management of Asian procurement structure
Development of optimized product costing

Mar 2009 - May 2011

2 years 3 months

Seelbach, Germany

Freelance Interim Management and Process Consulting

Holger vom Felde Process Consulting

Freelance interim management and process consulting
Bornemann Etui GmbH, Lahr/Schw. (May 2010 – May 2011):
Consulting, optimization, and implementation of business processes
Mühlemann AG (CH) (July 2009 – March 2010):
Interim management: company liquidation
Coordination of return of third-party property / company closure according to TS 16949

Jan 2008 - Feb 2009

1 year 2 months

Seelbach, Germany

Head of Industrial Engineering (7 employees)

Albea Kunststofftechnik GmbH & Co. KG

Industrialization of new products up to SOP
Cost reduction projects, optimization of ongoing processes
Implementation of new technologies (image processing, 3D laser)

Nov 1999 - Dec 2008

8 years 2 months

Seelbach, Germany

Production Manager (up to 350 employees, Power of Attorney 11/99); Project Manager “Special Projects” Corporate Optimization

Albea Kunststofftechnik GmbH & Co. KG

As Production Manager (11/99–04/07):
Injection molding, screen printing, high-pressure forming/punching, assembly, painting/laser processing, vacuum forming, logistics
Production and assembly of plastic films and injection molded parts (IMF/IML) for automotive, telecommunications, and electrical industries
Sales growth: €8 M (1999) to €42 M (2004)
Development of operational KPIs
Implementation of Six Sigma structure
Introduction of 7-day workweek
Expansion of machinery to achieve sales targets
Technical support for other departments
Internal logistics from goods receipt to shipping (until 2004)
Inventory responsibility for production areas
Formation of task force teams for product flow
Factory planning for new 5,000 m² building
As Project Manager “Special Projects” Corporate Optimization (03/07–12/07):
Advising shareholders’ representatives on technical matters
Establishment and/or closure of production sites (Hungary, China, Romania)
Process cycle balancing for IML injection molding
Execution and establishment of VSM/VSD, JIT, KANBAN, etc.
Reduction of material usage

Oct 1997 - Oct 1999

2 years 1 month

Ortenberg, Germany

Department Head Plastics (PMMA and PC) and Assembly (30 employees)

Westiform GmbH & Co. KG

Responsible for subtractive plastic processing, joining technology, plastic forming, and assembly of illuminated advertising systems
Staff management (30 people)
Technical support of the subcontractor for vacuum coating
Technical training of plastics process mechanics

Jul 1995 - Aug 1997

2 years 2 months

Kreuztal, Germany

Head of Recycling Production, Power of Attorney since 04/96

OTTO Kunststoffrecycling GmbH & Co. KG

Processing of secondary raw materials and subsequent compounding into regrinds and regenerates in polyolefin sector
Annual sales ’98: €6 M
Construction and commissioning of recycling and water treatment plants
Staff management (30 people, one- to three-shift)
Introduction of a bonus wage system
Environmental protection, occupational safety
Preparation and maintenance of material cycle accounting (DKR-certified)

Jul 1994 - Jun 1995

1 year

Kreuztal, Germany

Head of Injection Molding Production Engineering

OTTO Kunststoffverarbeitung GmbH & Co. KG

Production of injection molded parts (shot weight up to 48 kg) for sewer and waste systems, technical parts as automotive supplier
Annual sales ’94: €18 M
Staff management (75 people, one- to three-shift)
Production optimization and injection molding process engineering
Staff reduction and plant closure
Introduction of DIN ISO 9002
Environmental protection, occupational safety

Jan 1992 - Jun 1994

1 year 6 months

Mannheim, Germany

2nd Practical Semester / Working Student

Braas Flachdachsysteme GmbH

Calendering of flat film extrusion

Jan 1986 - Jul 1986

7 months

Lahr, Germany

1st Practical Semester

INA Needle Bearings Schaeffler KG

Jul 1985 - Aug 1988

3 years 2 months

Craft and Industry Activities

Carpentry, steel construction, corrugated cardboard

Summary

I would describe myself as a specialist:

Operational and administrative management in ramp-up and production processes
Hands-on implementer in companies
Change management
Process and corporate optimization
LEAN Management
Communication
Personnel management
Coaching
Plastics engineering in general
Plastic injection molding in particular
Insert molding of films
Surface technology for plastics
Manufacturing processes: plastic injection molding, screen printing, punching, assembly, warehousing and logistics, painting and laser processing, pad printing, bonding and joining of plastic parts, forming of plastic films, assembly processes, metal processing (punching, bending, welding, soldering), coatings (PTFE, FEP, PFA)
Ramp-up management
Production control
Warehousing and logistics
Industrial engineering
Project management
Purchasing