Joachim Hartrumpf - Operational Managing Director

Q: Where is Joachim based?

Joachim is based in Brackenheim, Germany .

Q: What languages does Joachim speak?

Joachim speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced) .

Q: How many years of experience does Joachim have?

Joachim has at least 37 years of experience. During this time, Joachim has worked in at least 16 different roles and for 14 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 4 months . Note that Joachim may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Joachim's latest experience?

Joachim's most recent position is Operational Managing Director at Kleiner GmbH .

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

In recent years, Joachim has worked for Kleiner GmbH .

Q: Which industries is Joachim most experienced in?

Joachim is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing , Automotive , and Construction . Joachim also has some experience in Information Technology (IT) , Professional Services , and Food and Beverage .

Q: Which business areas is Joachim most experienced in?

Joachim is most experienced in business areas like Finance , Project Management , and Accounting . Joachim also has some experience in Strategy and Planning , Operations , and Supply Chain Management .

Q: Which industries has Joachim worked in recently?

Joachim has recently worked in industries like Manufacturing .

Q: Which business areas has Joachim worked in recently?

Joachim has recently worked in business areas like Operations , Strategy and Planning , and Supply Chain Management .

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Brackenheim, Germany

Experience

Sep 2020 - Jan 2025

4 years 5 months

Operational Managing Director

Kleiner GmbH

Full responsibility for operational management
Supported the owner in realigning the company
Transformation in the stamping sector
Development and implementation of the Strategy 2030
Development of new business areas and initiation of market development strategies (press appearances, social media campaigns, mailings)
Acquisition of strategic partners for new business areas (including mergers and due diligence)
Realignment of production and implementation of a new production management
Restructuring and realignment of HR, procurement, and logistics
Implementation of key account management and establishment of sales controlling using SAP and topflow
Clarification of controlling tasks and setup of corporate reporting
Implementation of production controlling
Definition of a transformation strategy for the company
Conducting due diligence reviews in the context of M&A
Integration of Boes GmbH and support throughout the entire acquisition process
Implementation of Six Sigma methodology approaches

Mar 2020 - May 2020

3 months

Interim Controller SAP/BI

Hofmann Menü-Manufaktur GmbH

Controlling in the area of SAP and business intelligence
Support in the implementation and use of BI tools
Optimization of financial and process KPIs

Mar 2019 - Feb 2020

1 year

Interim Reorganization of Controlling Department

Kleiner GmbH

Reorganization of the controlling department of a stamping technology company
Training of junior controllers
Support of the partner in the sale of shares
Establishment of corporate planning

Dec 2018 - Feb 2019

3 months

Interim Project Controller

Hydro Buildings Systems Germany GmbH

Project controlling for aluminum systems in facade construction
Support in the integration of TM1/Hyperion into the corporate structure of HYDRO Norway

May 2018 - Sep 2018

5 months

Mannheim, Germany

Interim Overhead Controller

HAYS AG Mannheim

Implementation of overhead controlling for the D-A-CH region
Optimization of cash and working capital processes
Conducting controlling training for twelve controllers
Revision of overhead controlling and budget planning for European offices

Feb 2017 - Mar 2018

1 year 2 months

Interim BI Controller

Bosch Mahle Turbosystems GmbH & Co. KG

Restructuring the management reporting system
Implementing a business intelligence solution
Preparing and providing data and key figures for M&A advisors
Interfacing with M&A advisors in the merger process

Jan 2016 - Dec 2017

2 years

Interim Finance & Controlling Restructuring

SIHN GmbH

Restructuring finance and controlling processes
Ensuring liquidity (overdue payments, social contributions, wages and salaries)
Monthly reporting to stakeholders
Managing accounts receivable and payable
Corporate planning and collaboration with works council committees

Jan 2015 - Dec 2016

2 years

Germany

Interim Plant Controller

Hohenloher Spezialmöbelwerk Schaffitzel GmbH & Co. KG

Establishing plant controlling
Aligning strategy and optimizing the market segment
Ensuring and optimizing controlling after insolvency
Pricing calculation for new products
Working with works council committees

Jan 2015 - Dec 2015

1 year

Ilsfeld, Germany

Interim Automotive Sales

Portolan Commerce Solutions GmbH

Realigning automotive sales
Key account management for financial software (financial and asset accounting, controlling)
Initiating strategic partnerships with PSi

Jan 2012 - Dec 2014

3 years

St. Gallen, Switzerland

Interim Controller, Establishing Finance and Controlling Department

Axxiome GmbH

Setting up a finance and controlling department for 13 companies worldwide
Developing and implementing a billing model for consultants and management
Managing the shared service center in Wroclaw, Poland
Establishing financial operations and controlling structure for all locations
Setting up monthly reporting for management

Jan 2011 - Dec 2012

2 years

Freelance Key Account Manager & Project Planning Tool Developer

Axxiome AG

Set up the project system for business consulting and methods
Developed and supported the ABM project planning tool
Supported the implementation of the SAP tool

Jan 2010 - Dec 2011

2 years

Besigheim, Germany

Head of Production Controlling

Richard Fritz GmbH & Co. KG

Managed three controlling managers at the European plants (Hungary, Slovakia, Germany)
Developed, introduced, and maintained controlling tools
Created and implemented unified tracking tools
Defined measures to optimize results at the four European sites
Optimized production controlling at the sites
Point of contact for investors and auditors
Prepared the business case for the spare parts company (glass overmolding)
Optimized production at the Aurach plant (BMW 5 Series rear window) and the Besigheim plant (Porsche cover)
Reported to the stakeholder Quadriga Capital

Jan 2006 - Dec 2009

4 years

Ilsfeld, Germany

Senior Controller

Fastner GmbH

Established and expanded the controlling concept
Built the reporting system (MER, budgeting)
Served as a contact for financial questions and supported the commercial manager
Responsible for quality management, continuous improvement, and risk management
Point of contact for banks and auditors (inventory)
Implemented an ISO-certified management system
Carried out projects using Six Sigma methodology
Supported and prepared the restructuring audit

Jan 2003 - Jun 2006

3 years 6 months

Heilbronn, Germany

Head of Controlling

Wolffkran GmbH

Managed two employees
Performed price and rental price calculations
Corporate planning for nine branches and support of headquarters and the Swiss subsidiary
Coordinated planning with the MAN group headquarters
Developed and set up risk management according to KonTraG and conducted risk analyses
Led the advertising department and marketing activities (trade press, bauma)
Implemented the new sales strategy from manufacturer to lessor
Built the new customer service structure including process descriptions and employee training
Responsible for the due diligence process with the financial investor M2capital
Collaborated with the works councils

Jan 2000 - Dec 2002

3 years

Heilbronn, Germany

Overhead Cost Controller

Wolffkran GmbH

Implemented and managed overhead cost controlling
Analyzed and managed cost centers
Prepared budget and forecast planning
Collaborated with the commercial manager and external service providers

Jan 1987 - Dec 2000

14 years

Schwäbisch Gmünd, Germany

Plant Controller, Bietigheim Pump Plant

ZF Lenksysteme GmbH

Conducting cost and profit planning and optimization discussions
Responsibility for site controlling and coordination with divisional and corporate controlling
Participation in ZF executive board meetings
Establishment of the first plant controlling at the Bietigheim site
Leadership of special projects (TQM, group work, millennium)
Collaboration on international projects (CVT transmissions, site relocations in Canada, USA, China)
Implementation of continuous improvement processes

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 (18 years), Automotive (18 years), Construction (6.5 years), Information Technology (4 years), and Professional Services (2.5 years).

Manufacturing

Automotive

Construction

Information Technology

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 Finance (33 years), Project Management (20 years), Accounting (12.5 years), Strategy (7 years), Operations (6.5 years), and Supply Chain Management (4.5 years).

Finance

Project Management

Accounting

Strategy

Operations

Supply Chain Management

Skills

Keywords

Controlling
Shared Service
Production
Process Management
Continuous Improvement Process
Six Sigma
Sales
Marketing
Project Management
Corporate Planning
Reporting
Erp And Bi Tools
Communication
Due Diligence
Hr Information Systems
Human Resources
Leadership Skills
Labor Law
Esg Rating
M&a
Corporate Group
Smes
Mechanical Engineering
Automotive Supplier
Consulting
Services
Specialty Furniture Industry
Trade
Forming Technology
Food

It Skills

Ms Office: Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Project, Access, Visio (Expert Level)
Erp Systems: Sap Fi/co (Good)
Erp Systems: Abas Fi/co (Good)
Erp Systems: Baan Fi/co (Good)
Erp Systems: Ms Dynamics Fi/co (Good)
Erp Systems: Pro Alpha Fi/co (Basic Knowledge)
Bi Bella Dati (Expert Level)
Bi Cubeware (Expert Level)
Bi Qlik (Basic Knowledge)
Bi Ms Power Bi (Basic Knowledge)
Lotus Notes (Basic Knowledge)
Minitab (Good)
I-grafix (Good)
Semtalk (Good)
Hyperionhfm/tm1 (Good)
Sql (Basic Knowledge)

Other Skills

Project Manager Training At Ta Schwäbisch Gmünd
Project Manager According To Din 69900/69901

Accounting Knowledge

Hgb: Monthly, Quarterly And Annual Financial Statements
Ifrs: Monthly, Quarterly And Annual Financial Statements
Inventory Valuations
Creation Of Provisions
Plausibility Checks Of Calculations
Collaboration With Auditing Firms (Kpmg, Bdo, Regional Auditing Firms)
Contact Person For Financiers (Banks, Investors)
Consolidation According To Group Guidelines (Man Ag, Wolffkran Gmbh, Axxiome Ag, Hohenloher Gmbh & Co. Kg)

Project Focus Areas

Leadership Of Various Special Projects
Tqm (Total Quality Management – Ford Ag)
Implementation Of Team And Group Work
Millennium Change
Six Sigma Trainer (Green Belt)
Location Relocations
Shared Service Areas Finance & Controlling
Production Units Abroad (Automotive)
Development And Implementation Of Production Controlling (Domestic And International)
Small And Large Series Production
Strategy Projects
International Sales Strategy "From Manufacturer To Lessor" (Including Marketing Strategy)
Project Controlling (Consulting Companies, Automotive)
Merger & Acquisition Projects (M2capital, Quadriga Capital, Fountainvest, Bosch)
Inventory Optimization Projects (Warehouses, Wip, Raw Material)
Plant And Mechanical Engineering
Small And Large Series Production (Optimization)
Process Improvement Of Production Equipment (Oee)
Value Stream Analyses In Manufacturing Companies (Mechanical Engineering)
Production Flow For Injection Molding Processes And Cleanroom Manufacturing
Workflow Management In Administrative Functional Areas
Optimization Of Shared Service Processes
Optimization Of Accounting Processes
Relaunch Of Oversized Reporting Tools
Optimization Of Pep (Product Development Process)

Software Implementation

Implementation Of Various Erp Systems Focused On Fi/co
Sap Erp 6.0 Fi/co (Standard Implementation)
Proalpha (Complete Erp System; Conversion)
Baan 4.0 / Ln (Relaunch)
Abas 4.0 (New Fi/co Setup; Support For Other Functional Areas)
Insight / Development Of Management Information Systems
It-supported Business Intelligence Tools (Cubeware, Qlik, Belladati, Ms Bi)

International Experience

Leadership Of International Projects
Support Of Foreign Subsidiaries (Branches, Production Sites, Shared Service Centers)

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Education

Industrial Clerk

Painter and Varnisher

Administrative and Business Academy Stuttgart, Heilbronn

Business Economist (VWA) Diploma · General Business Administration, Controlling · Heilbronn, Germany

Certifications & licenses

Master Of Business Communication (MBC)

Lake Constanze Business School, Konstanz

Six Sigma Black Belt

Q-DAS / Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence Group

Profile

Created

August 2025

Last Update

January 2026

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Joachim based?

Joachim is based in Brackenheim, Germany.

What languages does Joachim speak?

Joachim speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced).

How many years of experience does Joachim have?

Joachim has at least 37 years of experience. During this time, Joachim has worked in at least 16 different roles and for 14 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 4 months. Note that Joachim may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Joachim be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Joachim would be well-suited for roles such as: Operational Managing Director, Interim Controller SAP/BI, Interim Reorganization of Controlling Department.

What is Joachim's latest experience?

Joachim's most recent position is Operational Managing Director at Kleiner GmbH.

What companies has Joachim worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Joachim has worked for Kleiner GmbH.

Which industries is Joachim most experienced in?

Joachim is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing, Automotive, and Construction. Joachim also has some experience in Information Technology (IT), Professional Services, and Food and Beverage.

Which business areas is Joachim most experienced in?

Joachim is most experienced in business areas like Finance, Project Management, and Accounting. Joachim also has some experience in Strategy and Planning, Operations, and Supply Chain Management.

Which industries has Joachim worked in recently?

Joachim has recently worked in industries like Manufacturing.

Which business areas has Joachim worked in recently?

Joachim has recently worked in business areas like Operations, Strategy and Planning, and Supply Chain Management.

What is Joachim's education?

Joachim holds a Bachelor in General Business Administration, Controlling from Administrative and Business Academy Stuttgart, Heilbronn.

Does Joachim have any certificates?

Joachim has 2 certificates. These include: Master Of Business Communication (MBC) and Six Sigma Black Belt.

What is the availability of Joachim?

Joachim is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Joachim?

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