Jochen Langenberger
Project Management
Experience
May 2025 - May 2025
1 monthOn-site
Consulting - Seminar - Workshop
Ness Wärmetechnik GmbH
In-house seminar on project management
Feb 2025 - Jun 2025
5 monthsRemote
Consulting
Scherzinger Pumpen - Furtwangen
Market research on gear pumps for hemodialysis systems
Jan 2021 - Present
3 years 7 months Stuttgart, Germany
HybridConsulting - Strategy
Vibrationmaster s.à r.l., Luxembourg
Advice on strategy and business development for Vibrationmaster s.à r.l., Luxembourg
Jan 2021 - Dec 2025
3 years Sonnenbühl, Germany
Project Lead
Emil Schmid GmbH & Co. KG
- Managed new construction and revamp of wheel carrier press line and assembly line
- Coordinated tasks and work packages
- Scheduled and controlled costs
- Planned resources with internal departments and external specialists
- Managed and executed client and supplier agreements
- For Porsche, Zuffenhausen
Jan 2020 - Dec 2022
2 years Melsungen, Germany
Project Management and Consulting
B. Braun Melsungen AG, Hospital Care & Pharma Division, Plant A
- Replacement procurement of packaging machines (carton erectors, sealers)
- Concept for initial procurement of a depalletization system for packaging process
- Concept development, implementation and setup of a new manufacturing facility
- Expansion of a frame conveyor system
- Prevented quality fluctuations in three-chamber bags by leading an interdisciplinary international team
- Contributed automation know-how and lean management
- Advanced project management specifically for technical service
- Sparring partner, consultant and coach for specialists and executives, international team from DE, IT and CH
Jan 2020 - Dec 2021
1 year Bochum, Germany
Consultant
Klaus Union GmbH & Co. KG
- Process realignment
Jan 2020 - Dec 2021
1 year Remshalden, Germany
Coaching Project Lead Large Project + PM Development
Ness Wärmetechnik GmbH
- Coaching for leading a large project and further developing project management
Jan 2020 - Dec 2020
1 year Wuppertal, Germany
Management Support for Program and Project Management
3M Deutschland Membrana
- Provided management support for program and project leadership of a fast-track project
- Built a plant (~€30M) for manufacturing filter membranes used in ventilators (oxygen generators)
Jan 2019 - Dec 2020
2 years Melsungen, Germany
Consultant / Project Support
B. Braun Melsungen
- Supported implementation phase for harmonizing packaging
Jan 2019 - Dec 2020
1 year Germany
Business Analyst / Consultant
Weiss Verpackungsmaschinen GmbH + Co. KG
- Analyzed current business situation, discussed status and development potential, Bleichert Inc., Detroit
Jan 2018 - Dec 2020
2 years Sonnenbühl, Germany
Project Management / Engineering Lead
Emil Schmid GmbH & Co. KG
- New build / revamp of assembly lines for BMW Munich / Steyr / Hams Hall
Jan 2018 - Dec 2020
2 years Remshalden, Germany
Supervision Large Projects – PM Development
Ness Wärmetechnik GmbH
- Supervision of large projects and further development of project management
Jan 2018 - Dec 2019
1 year Engstingen, Germany
Project Lead / Engineer
A. Markert GmbH
- Cleaning system for IHU production line 1 for BMW Dingolfing
Jan 2018 - Dec 2019
1 year Neuffen, Germany
Consultant
Bielomatik Leuze GmbH + Co. KG
- Proposal for roll-out and enhancement of the order processing process (AAP)
Jan 2016 - Dec 2019
2 years Melsungen, Germany
Consultant / Project Manager
B. Braun Melsungen AG
- Harmonization of packaging to optimize costs
Jan 2015 - Dec 2016
2 years Horb am Neckar, Germany
Consultant / PMO Lead
Maschinenfabrik Lauffer
- Introduction of project management & process definition
Jan 2015 - Dec 2016
2 years Furtwangen, Germany
Business Development Consultant
Scherzinger Pumpen GmbH & Co. KG
- Market study and business development in the USA
Jan 2015 - Dec 2015
1 year Germany
Trainer / Facilitator
LindConsult
- Team collaboration and self & conflict management seminars with LindConsult
Jan 2014 - Dec 2015
2 years Mittweida, Germany
Consultant
ACSYS Lasertechnik GmbH
- Organization and process analysis for warehousing and logistics
Jan 2011 - Dec 2016
5 years Kreuzlingen, Switzerland
Consultant / Project Manager
Human Bios International AG
- Patent implementation and safety concept
Jan 2011 - Dec 2015
4 years Hövelhof, Germany
Coach and Consultant
ELHA-Maschinenbau Liemke KG
- Coaching project managers and consulting on building project management in manufacturing systems
- Process analysis of production workflows
Jan 2010 - Dec 2015
5 years Aalen, Germany
Consultant / Project Lead
AMT Alfing Montagetechnik GmbH
- Analysis and improvement of business processes (2012-2015)
- Led investment projects for an automotive manufacturer with accompanying business consulting and coaching (2011-2013)
Jan 2010 - Dec 2014
3 years Germany
Trainer / Seminar Leader
ABB AG
- Self- and time management seminar, in cooperation with Herrenberger Team GmbH
Jan 2010 - Dec 2014
3 years Aalen, Germany
Consultant
AKS Alfing Kessler Sondermaschinen GmbH
- Consulting with reorganization of business processes to advance project management
Jan 2009 - Dec 2010
2 years Aalen, Germany
Project Lead / Supervisor
Hochschule Aalen
- Domestic and international market studies (Europe, overseas, Asia), company analyses, personnel concepts for German industrial companies with master’s students
Jan 2009 - Dec 2010
2 years Göppingen, Germany
Consultant
Lefa Edelstahlmechanik GmbH
- International sales development
Jan 2009 - Dec 2010
2 years Bietigheim-Bissingen, Germany
Consultant
Rieger Behälterbau GmbH
- International sales development
Jan 2009 - Dec 2010
2 years Siegen, Germany
Workshop Facilitator / Consultant
Rotamill Anlagen
- Innovation workshop on new strategic business areas
Jan 2008 - Dec 2015
7 years Bochum, Germany
Strategy Consultant / Consultant
Klaus Union GmbH & Co. KG
- Regular strategy review workshops developing comprehensive company strategy/vision/mission/goals
- Defined strategic measures for advancement
- Analyzed business processes (ongoing, 2011-2013)
- Factory planning (including master layout and business plan, 2013-2014)
- Potential analysis (2008)
- Developed corporate strategy (2008)
- Introduced balanced scorecard (2008)
Jan 2008 - Dec 2011
4 years Lahnau, Germany
Business Development Manager / Exclusive Agent (India)
Rewitec GmbH
- Market entry in India for nanotechnology products with trade show presence
- Followed up contacts and supported test phases
- Managed local partners as exclusive agent
Jan 2008 - Dec 2009
1 year Siegen, Germany
Consultant
Rotamill Anlagen- und Ventilatorenbau GmbH
- Potential analysis
- Developed corporate strategy
- Introduced balanced scorecard
Jan 2007 - Dec 2009
2 years Germany
Moderator / Consultant / Trainer (Strategy Rollout)
IAV GmbH Engineer Society for Auto and Transport
- Strategy rollout as moderator, consultant and trainer, in cooperation with Herrenberger Team GmbH/E³ GmbH
Jan 2007 - Dec 2009
2 years Germany
Moderator / Consultant / Trainer (Strategy Rollout)
NCC Deutschland GmbH
- Strategy rollout as moderator, consultant and trainer, in cooperation with Herrenberger Team GmbH/E³ GmbH
Jan 2007 - Dec 2009
2 years Keltern, Germany
Interim Manager (Business Development)
Sessler Galvanikanlagen GmbH
- Business development for electroplating plants in the USA and Russia
- Selection, support and training of local partners
- Set up marketing and sales
Jan 2007 - Dec 2009
2 years Germany
Project Lead / Coach
Zeppelin Silo & Systems
- Implementation of pneumatic conveying system
Jan 2005 - Dec 2006
1 year Bochum, Germany
Consultant
Klaus Union GmbH + Co. KG
- Potential analysis
- Developed corporate strategy
- Introduced balanced scorecard
Jan 2005 - Dec 2006
1 year Siegen, Germany
Consultant
Rotamill Anlagen- und Ventilatorenbau GmbH
- Potential analysis
- Developed corporate strategy
- Introduced balanced scorecard
Jan 2004 - Present
21 years 7 monthsBusiness Consultant, Coach, Senior Project Lead and Interim Manager
JL International Projekt Management & Consulting
- Operating in mechanical and plant engineering, automotive, medical technology and related industries
- Project management consulting: setting up a tailored project management system or developing & supervising a PMO with controlling and personalized coaching
- Project manager, program manager, interim manager: leading and reporting industry projects at home and abroad with business responsibility, focusing on technical and/or sales aspects
- Professional coaching for specialists and executives on technical topics, organization and leadership
- Spiritual coaching for personal development and sustainable conflict resolution
- Co@ching Undercover: ongoing and complementary coaching in all projects and consultations
- Corporate & management consulting: corporate strategy and goals, organizational development, structure and process optimization, change management, lean management and KATA culture
- Process management: analysis, goal setting, development and reorganization of business processes with intensive support and coaching until goals are met
- Marketing & sales consulting, product management: strategies and concepts for building/repositioning sales, key account management, service, product and service improvement recommendations
- Expansion: international business development between German and foreign firms, branch establishment, business development with an international network – focus on North America
Jan 2002 - Dec 2004
2 years Dottikon, Switzerland
Sales Manager
Thermoselect Heavy Machinery AG
- Developed and implemented marketing and sales strategy in CH, DE, AT for detail engineering and manufacturing of heavy machinery and plants
- Selected and managed local representatives
Jan 1998 - Dec 2002
4 years Leonberg, Germany
Head of Plant Engineering
Lewa Herbert Ott GmbH & Co.
- Led plant engineering division for refurbishment, building up project management
- Set sales orientation and product development for global use of dosing/mixing systems
Jan 1993 - Dec 1998
5 years Plymouth, United States
Engineering Manager
Dürr Environmental Inc.
- Promoted global corporate collaboration in environmental technology
- Developed marketing and sales strategy
- Conducted manager training and implemented standard product lines
Jan 1990 - Dec 1994
5 years Stuttgart, Germany
Development Engineer
Dürr GmbH
- Developed, designed, engineered and managed pilot plants for painting and environmental technology
Jan 1982 - Dec 1986
3 years Böblingen, Germany
Chemical Technical Assistant
Schill & Seilacher GmbH
Aalen, Germany
Lecturer “International Project Management”
Hochschule Aalen
Summary
Jochen Langenberger, owner of JL International Project Management & Consulting. Since 2004 I have worked as an interim manager, project manager, business consultant and coach in mechanical and plant engineering, automotive, medical technology and related industries. With professional expertise, experience, intuition and an outside perspective, I deliver practical solutions for my clients. For special challenges, I involve trusted top experts from my international network.
DEPLOYMENT as CONSULTANT, COACH, PROJECT MANAGER and INTERIM MANAGER
- Project management consulting: setting up a tailored project management system or developing & supervising a Project Management Office (PMO) with controlling and personalized professional coaching
- Project manager, program manager, interim manager: leading and reporting industry projects with business responsibility, focusing on technical and/or sales aspects
- Professional coaching: for specialists and executives on technical topics, organization and leadership
- Spiritual coaching: for individual personal development and sustainable conflict resolution
- Co@ching Undercover: ongoing and complementary coaching in all projects and consultations
- Corporate & management consulting: corporate strategy and goals, organizational development, structure and process optimization, change management, lean management and KATA management culture
- Process management: analysis, goal setting, development and reorganization of business processes. Intensive support during implementation with professional coaching until goals are achieved
- Marketing & sales consulting, product management: strategies and concepts for building/repositioning sales, key account management, service. Recommendations for product and service improvements
- Expansion: international business development between German and foreign companies, establishing branches, business development with an international network – focus on North America
Languages
German
Native
English
Advanced
Education
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Chemical Technical Assistant
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Plant Engineer
University of Applied Sciences Constance
Dipl.-Ing. · Mechanical Engineering Design, Process and Environmental Engineering · Konstanz, Germany
Certifications & licenses
Certified Lean Manager
Management Circle AG, Frankfurt
Certificate St. Gallen Management Seminar for Small & Medium Enterprises
Steinbeis Transfer Center Stuttgart
Certified Coach according to DCV
Dr. Horn + Partner, Munich
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