Jo Nebe
Your partner for production, logistics, quality, and development
Experience
Oct 2024 - Mar 2025
6 monthsSinntal, Germany
Sterbfritz Plant Technical Manager
Opmobility
- Interims Technical Manager due to sick leave.
- Leading the development team and taking technical development points in the plant.
- Successful deescalation activities for 2 customers.
- Scope was 2 sites - mother plant and SILS.
- Training of new team members, assessment and development review of entire team as well on management level and on team level.
- Capacity and strategy review, production relocation activities as well internal project and struggling suppliers.
Oct 2023 - Aug 2024
11 monthsManufacturing Project Manager - K1 Porsche, Tayron VW, Tiguan VW
PlasticOmnium Intelligent Exterieur Systems
- K1 was a product development project with very high complexity in process development due to high work load per station, enormous felxibility request, plant load aspects and hugh variaty of variants. Scope was developed until offer to customer.
- Tayron was the role as a mentor for a new team member to ensure the manufacturing scope is covered well and accodring PO Standards.
- Tiguan was the the role as lead MPL due to quick replacement of former MPL who left the company. 6 months prior SOP to ensure smooth SOP.
Feb 2023 - Oct 2023
9 monthsBrussels, Belgium
Manufacturing Project Manager - Audi Q4 in Brusseles
PlasticOmnium Intelligent Exterieur Systems
- Short runner for production capacity doubling from existing line in Zwickau to Brusseles plant.
- Go for physical machines was given only in Feb, very strong control of suppliers needed to stay in time line, machine transfer until August.
- Entire project has to be finished in shortest time with full validation of entire line, very high demand of management of entire team in 6 different locations and total 35 people involved.
Aug 2021 - May 2023
1 year 10 monthsBrussels, Belgium
Manufacturing Project Manager - Audi Q8 in Brusseles
PlasticOmnium Intelligent Exterieur Systems
- Taking over the projekt in critical phase prior machine transfer.
- Implementation of entire production with all equipment for a SILS with long range delivery until SOP+ serial support.
Jul 2020 - Nov 2020
5 monthsIndustrial Engineer
PlasticOmnium Intelligent Exterieur Systems
- Operational support for the plant for moving the entire production into a parallel layout to drive two production lines and then into the final production layout to prodcuce the new product.
- The start up and validation of new production was part of this job.
- Implementation for RFID on customer request.
Jan 2018 - Jun 2020
2 years 6 monthsGermany
Manufacturing Project Manager
PlasticOmnium Intelligent Exterieur Systems
- Product: bumpers VW Tiguan 326PA.
- Planning and build up the production lines in Germany from Sourcing to SOP.
- Development of the products for manufacturing (Design for Manufacturing and Assembly) with the OEM and the PO team.
- Leading the international teams for assembly, paint development, packaging, SCM and plant engineering.
- Responsible for budget, resources and quality including PFMEA.
- Development of the machines with international suppliers.
- Machine acceptances on site, machine transfer, qualification and validation of all processes in the shopfloor for flawless production.
- Startup and leadership of the pre serial production, MP&L for all deliveries.
- Volume approx. 20,000 hours and 4 million euro investment.
- Turn key hand over of the production line to the plant at SOP.
Jan 2016 - Dec 2017
2 yearsBratislava, Slovakia
Manufacturing Project Manager
PlasticOmnium Auto Exterieur
- Product: bumpers VW Touareg 516PA.
- Planning and build up of the production lines in Bratislava from Sourcing to SOP.
- Development of the products for manufacturing (Design for Manufacturing and Assembly) with the OEM and the PO team.
- Leading the international teams for assembly, paint development, packaging, SCM and plant engineering.
- Responsible for budget, resources and quality including PFMEA.
- Development of the machines with international suppliers.
- Machine acceptances on site, machine transfer, qualification and validation of all processes in the shopfloor for flawless production.
- Startup and leadership of the pre serial production, MP&L for all deliveries.
- Volume approx. 18,000 hours and 3.5 million euro investment.
- Turn key hand over of the production line to the plant at SOP.
Oct 2015 - Dec 2015
3 monthsLehre, Germany
Internal Auditor ISO/TS 16949
Delphi
- Development and implementation of the local QM system.
- Preparation and PDCA of the internal audit.
- Preparation and PDCA of the external audit.
May 2015 - Sep 2015
5 monthsGifhorn, Germany
Project Manager Development
SMP – Samvardhana Motherson Peguform
- Bumper VW Aerton 483 CC.
- Development of the product in terms of feasibility/regulations, quality, tooling and assembly in weekly construction reviews with the OEM and the SMP team.
- Responsible for Design FMEA.
- Best practice transfer from the plant into the project.
- Leading the internal project team approx. 20 people: CAD, Quality, Validation and Testing, Tooling etc.
Mar 2014 - May 2015
1 year 3 monthsEssen, Germany
Interim MP&L responsible at JIS plant Bad Friedrichshall and task force at plant Essen, bumpers
Faurecia Auto Exterieur
- Fire fighting and ensuring the customer is satisfied (Audi, Mercedes Benz).
- Reduction of escalation.
- Implementation and follow up of several SCM/MP&L/LEAN tasks to ensure material is available.
- Preparation of internal and external logistic audit.
Dec 2013 - Feb 2014
3 monthsQuality planning and PDCA project, metal chassis parts
Metalsa Automotive GmbH
- Technologies: metal stamping and welding parts.
- OEM BMW, VDA 6.3 audit preparation and PDCA, development of internal 8D process.
- PDCA production yield and other preventive actions.
Aug 2013 - Oct 2013
3 monthsCzech Republic
Quality planning for metal products
Gebr. Kemmerich GmbH
- Technologies: metal stamping.
- Support for the German, Spanish and Czech Republic plants.
- FMEA, CAQ, test plans, gauges, sampling, following OEM quality systems like LiOn, Beon, etc.
Jun 2011 - Apr 2013
1 year 11 monthsPoland
Manufacturing Project Manager
PlasticOmnium Auto Exterieur
- Products: Porsche Macan bumper, Opel Cascada bumper, Scirocco spoiler, Opel Corsa fender.
- Planning and setup of production lines in Poland, Germany and Spain from sourcing to SOP.
- Product development for manufacturing (Design for Manufacturing and Assembly) with the OEM and the PO team.
- Leading international teams for assembly, paint development, packaging, SCM and plant engineering.
- Responsible for budget, resources and quality including PFMEA.
- Development of machines with international suppliers.
- Machine acceptances on site, machine transfers, qualification and validation of all shop floor processes for flawless production.
- Process analyses and containments to stabilize and optimize production.
- Volume per project up to 18,000 hours and 3.2 million euros invested each.
Jan 2010 - Apr 2011
1 year 4 monthsPDCA Leader, resistors (SMD)
Isabellenhütte Heusler GmbH & Co KG
- Technologies: electroplating, sawing, lamination, cleaning.
- Yield improvement and process stabilization in the mechanical department.
- Development and improvement of technologies.
- Building capacity in the electroplating department.
- Reduction of tooling costs by 50%.
- Optimization and auditing of the clean room.
Oct 2007 - Dec 2008
1 year 3 monthsPC&L Manager
GIRA Giersiepen GmbH
- Leading a team of 13 members.
- Development for production certification according to DIN ISO 13485.
- Development of warehouse and workflows according to GMP for medical production.
- MOD cost reduction through better workplace organization.
- Reduction of lead time in the tool shop by 30%.
- Responsible for capacity and inventory levels.
Apr 2002 - Sep 2007
5 years 6 monthsSouth Africa
Digital Factory and Lean Manufacturing Europe
Visteon Deutschland GmbH
- LEAN support for plants in Europe, South America and South Africa.
- Supply chain management for warehouses, reorganization and closures.
- LEAN, CCF and DFM/DFA workshops & trainings.
- Implementation of Value Steam Mapping in production.
- Definition and optimization of production logistics and synchronous material flow, optimization of the external logistics chain.
- Development of optimal production control using simulation tools.
May 2001 - Mar 2002
11 monthsProject Leader Logistics
Ewikon Heißkanalsysteme GmbH & CO KG
- Strategic purchasing and supplier development.
- Reorganization of internal workflows.
- Product launch of the hot runner HPS 3 nozzle.
Apr 2000 - Apr 2001
1 year 1 monthStuttgart, Germany
Project engineer
Fraunhofer TEG
- Ratiopotential analysis and implementation for a ship motor manufacturer.
- Planning and implementation of a bicycle frame plant.
- Development of clean room equipment for the medical industry.
- Handling a project in the flat glass industry for plating.
Jan 1998 - Mar 2000
2 years 3 monthsKassel, Germany
Project Lead Software Development
Universität Kassel
- Workflow analysis for PPS/ERP systems (~SAP).
- Development and implementation of PPS/ERP software in C/C++.
Apr 1997 - Nov 1997
8 monthsGermany
Project planning and execution
Planungsbüro SUN-TRIEB
- Project management for planning, setup and commissioning of a combined heat and power plant and related contracting in northern Germany.
- Planning of heating, cooling and sanitary systems.
Summary
I bring extensive experience in production, logistics, quality, and development acquired throughout many years in the automotive and industrial sectors. I excel in managing complex manufacturing projects, leading technical teams, and ensuring smooth plant transitions while maintaining high standards of quality and efficiency. My hands-on approach in team development and problem-solving has consistently reduced escalation and optimized processes.
I support customers from the product development, the definition of the processes, specifications of the entire production line with machines, jigs and packaging, track the choosen suppliers closely and run later on the installation, parameter optimization and finally do the validation of the entire process.
I have a solid background in internal audits based on EN ISO 16949, ISO 13485 and GMP standards and also the bucket of Lean techniques, which has helped improve production systems and supply chain logistics. I value clear communication and continuous improvement, always driving projects to meet strict timelines and technical demands with precision and dedication.
Languages
German
NativeEnglish
AdvancedFrench
ElementaryEducation
Oct 1988 - Jun 1991
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Apprenticeship as a toolmaker, stamping and forming technology · Toolmaker
University of Kassel
Diploma II in Mechanical Engineering · Kassel, Germany
University of Kassel
Diploma I in Mechanical Engineering · Kassel, Germany
Certifications & licenses
Basic knowledge EN ISO 13485
Design for Manufacturing & Assembly (DFM/DFA)
Design for Paint & Packaging
FMEA Training
GMP basic course
Internal auditor EN ISO 13485 (1st, 2nd party auditor)
Internal auditor ISO/TS 16949 (1st, 2nd party auditor)
QFD – House of Quality
Quality specialist
TAW-CERT
Quality manager
TAW-CERT
Visteon Lean Academy – CCF – Creating Continuous Flow
Visualization, Presentation, Facilitation and Conflict Resolution
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