Ismail Özmen - Interim Manager; Systemic Business Coach; Freelance CNC-CAM Programmer and Product Designer; Founder and

Q: Where is Ismail based?

Ismail is based in Bergisch Gladbach, Germany .

Q: What languages does Ismail speak?

Ismail speaks the following languages: German (Native), Turkish (Native), English (Elementary) .

Q: How many years of experience does Ismail have?

Ismail has at least 28 years of experience. During this time, Ismail has worked in at least 8 different roles and for 10 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 10 months . Note that Ismail may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Ismail's latest experience?

Ismail's most recent position is Interim Manager; Systemic Business Coach; Freelance CNC-CAM Programmer and Product Designer; Founder and at Self-employed .

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

In recent years, Ismail has worked for Self-employed , Verasol , and Mammut Stutznäcker GmbH & Co KG .

Q: Which industries is Ismail most experienced in?

Ismail is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing and Automotive .

Q: Which business areas is Ismail most experienced in?

Ismail is most experienced in business areas like Production/Manufacturing , Operations , and Procurement and Purchasing . Ismail also has some experience in Supply Chain Management , Product Development , and Strategy and Planning .

Q: Which industries has Ismail worked in recently?

Ismail has recently worked in industries like Manufacturing .

Q: Which business areas has Ismail worked in recently?

Ismail has recently worked in business areas like Operations , Production/Manufacturing , and Product Development .

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Bergisch Gladbach, Germany

Experience

Dec 2023 - Present

2 years 3 months

Interim Manager; Systemic Business Coach; Freelance CNC-CAM Programmer and Product Designer; Founder and

Self-employed

Process optimization
Productivity increase in production
Lean management
Shopfloor management
Production management
Production control and planning
Outsourcing
Leadership training
Private coaching
Career coaching
Self-management training
Heidenhain, Siemens, Millplus
CAD design with Fusion 360, SolidWorks
FDM
SLA
Product design
Prototyping
Series production

Jan 2022 - Dec 2023

2 years

Wachtendonk, Germany

Business Unit Manager – Assembly

Verasol

Operational and disciplinary leadership of 50 employees / team leaders
Interface management
Standardization of assembly processes at 13 locations
Development of assembly instructions
Employee training (in-house and subcontractors)
Team development (intercompany)
Establishing regions, new positions and recruiting
Expansion and development of the company in a dynamic environment
Setup of 3 new locations
Further development of existing locations
Reduced assembly errors from 32% to 7% within one year through training, workshops and introduction of standardized assembly drawings at 13 sites
Shortened lead time from 8 to 5 weeks by remote assembly teams, flexibility and continuous improvement in planning
Implemented new weekly KPI performance reporting
Reviews and action plans based on KPIs
Responsible for sales targets (€27M)
Introduced more accurate invoice checks: 15% cost reduction
Restructuring
Market and competitor analysis

Nov 2020 - Dec 2021

1 year 2 months

Cologne, Germany

Head of Work Preparation, Deputy Operations Manager

Mammut Stutznäcker GmbH & Co KG

Production planning and control
Order disposition for internal and external production orders and coordination of individual trial productions
Optimization of production workflows and processes using various lean methods
Improved delivery date accuracy from 25% to 5%
5S in the workplace
Scrum Product Owner: Redesigned assembly hall layout according to lean principles, reduced waiting times from 35% to 10%, created new order board for more transparency
Evaluated design solutions for technical and economic feasibility
Cost-benefit analyses and determination of manufacturing costs
Deputy to the operations manager

Mar 2020 - Nov 2020

9 months

Langenfeld, Germany

Head of Work Preparation

SpanSet Axzion GmbH

Reviewed production documents for technical execution, production scope and deadlines
Optimization of work planning
Technical support for production
Procurement of tools and fixtures
CAM programming (turning and milling)
Production monitoring (internal and external) including schedule tracking and quality control
Optimization of production processes and workstations
Led daily shopfloor meetings
Training of cutting machine operators

Mar 2018 - Feb 2020

2 years

Prüm, Germany

Head of Production Control

Tesla Grohmann Automation

Production planning and control
Resource and capacity planning
Operational and disciplinary leadership of 10 employees
Control interface between project management, design, work preparation, production, quality management, assembly and external suppliers to ensure deadlines
Ensured optimal parts availability through targeted planning
Responsible for improving quality, quantity and efficiency of the production area through continuous improvement
Led daily shopfloor meetings
Make-or-buy decisions and management of external suppliers
Project management for the implementation of a PPS system (Microsoft Dynamics NAV)

Jan 2008 - Feb 2018

10 years 2 months

Cologne, Germany

Production Planner / Production Controller / CAM Programmer, formerly Machining Mechanic

Romaco Kilian Tableting GmbH

Production control and acting on behalf of the production manager
CAM programming of complex machine parts
Continuous process optimization considering dependencies between fixtures, programs, and tools to minimize setup times
Conducting continuous improvement (CI) and 5S activities
Active participation in SMED projects
Tool procurement: optimization, researching new technologies, supplier discussions, test runs, price negotiations
Support in production regarding CNC programs
Training and mentoring apprentices
Capacity planning
Milling complex 2D/3D machine parts on 5-axis milling machines
Shop floor layout, value stream design, workstation setup, acquisition of new machines
Implementation of a new CAM system
Implementation of an automated purchasing system for tools and other operating supplies
Acquisition of a zero-point clamping system
Implementation of a tool measuring device with digital data transfer

Jan 2007 - Dec 2008

2 years

Betzdorf, Germany

Machining Mechanic

Rexnord GmbH

Turning and milling complex 2D/3D machine parts

Jan 2003 - Dec 2007

5 years

Herdorf, Germany

Machining Mechanic

Pfeiffer Maschinenbau

Conventional milling on a boring mill
CNC milling of complex 2D/3D machine parts with 3-axis milling machines

Jan 2002 - Dec 2003

2 years

Siegen, Germany

Machining Mechanic

K. D. Neus GmbH

Assembling and welding steel structures
Conventional milling on a boring mill

Jan 1998 - Dec 2002

5 years

Kirchen (Sieg), Germany

Apprentice

WS Stahlbau

Assembling and welding steel structures
Conventional turning and milling
Sheet metal work

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 (28 years) and Automotive (2 years).

Manufacturing

Automotive

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 Production (28 years), Operations (15.5 years), Procurement (11 years), Supply Chain Management (3 years), Product Development (2 years), and Strategy (2 years).

Production

Operations

Procurement

Supply Chain Management

Product Development

Strategy

Summary

Experienced interim manager
Industrial supervisor and REFA technician for industrial engineering with solid experience
Systemic business coach
Expert in effective and sustainable process optimization
Experienced in lean methods
Creative and solution-oriented with a hands-on mentality
Motivated and motivating
Agile and interdisciplinary
CNC programmer
Objective, goal- and customer-oriented

Skills

Proalpha, Microsoft Dynamics Nav 2018, Sap
Ms Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
Cam Software: Solidcam, Featurecam, Delcam Powermill
Cad Software: Solidworks, Autocad Fusion 360
Cnc Controls: Millplus, Heidenhain, Siemens, Phillips 432

Languages

German

Native

Turkish

Native

English

Elementary

Education

Oct 1998 - Jun 2002

WS Steel Construction / Vocational School, Betzdorf-Kirchen

Metalworker · Betzdorf, Germany

Oct 1987 - Jun 1995

Primary School, Middle School, Secondary School

Silifke, Turkey

Vocational School, Betzdorf-Kirchen

Secondary school diploma · Betzdorf, Germany

Certifications & licenses

REFA Production Planner

REFA Nordwest e. V., Düren

REFA Technician for Industrial Engineering

REFA Nordwest e. V., Düren

REFA Organization Specialist and REFA Technician

REFA Nordwest e. V., Düren

AEVO Certificate

Teutloff Academy, Cologne

Certified Industrial Supervisor, Metal

Teutloff Academy, Cologne

REFA Basic Training

Teutloff Academy, Cologne

Profile

Created

August 2025

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Ismail based?

Ismail is based in Bergisch Gladbach, Germany.

What languages does Ismail speak?

Ismail speaks the following languages: German (Native), Turkish (Native), English (Elementary).

How many years of experience does Ismail have?

Ismail has at least 28 years of experience. During this time, Ismail has worked in at least 8 different roles and for 10 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 10 months. Note that Ismail may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Ismail be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Ismail would be well-suited for roles such as: Interim Manager; Systemic Business Coach; Freelance CNC-CAM Programmer and Product Designer; Founder and, Business Unit Manager – Assembly, Head of Work Preparation, Deputy Operations Manager.

What is Ismail's latest experience?

Ismail's most recent position is Interim Manager; Systemic Business Coach; Freelance CNC-CAM Programmer and Product Designer; Founder and at Self-employed.

What companies has Ismail worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Ismail has worked for Self-employed, Verasol, and Mammut Stutznäcker GmbH & Co KG.

Which industries is Ismail most experienced in?

Ismail is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing and Automotive.

Which business areas is Ismail most experienced in?

Ismail is most experienced in business areas like Production/Manufacturing, Operations, and Procurement and Purchasing. Ismail also has some experience in Supply Chain Management, Product Development, and Strategy and Planning.

Which industries has Ismail worked in recently?

Ismail has recently worked in industries like Manufacturing.

Which business areas has Ismail worked in recently?

Ismail has recently worked in business areas like Operations, Production/Manufacturing, and Product Development.

What is Ismail's education?

Ismail attended WS Steel Construction / Vocational School, Betzdorf-Kirchen for Metalworker.

Does Ismail have any certificates?

Ismail has 6 certificates. Among them, these include: REFA Production Planner, REFA Technician for Industrial Engineering, and REFA Organization Specialist and REFA Technician.

What is the availability of Ismail?

Ismail is immediately available for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Ismail?

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