Joe Krantz - Senior Management Consultant (Freelance)

Q: Where is Joe based?

Joe is based in Uccle, Belgium .

Q: What languages does Joe speak?

Joe speaks the following languages: Luxembourgish (Native), German (Advanced), English (Advanced), French (Advanced), Dutch (Advanced), Spanish (Elementary), Italian (Elementary), Portuguese (Elementary) .

Q: How many years of experience does Joe have?

Joe has at least 34 years of experience. During this time, Joe has worked in at least 9 different roles and for 9 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 5 months . Note that Joe may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Joe's latest experience?

Joe's most recent position is Senior Management Consultant (Freelance) at Proudfoot .

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

In recent years, Joe has worked for Proudfoot .

Q: Which industries is Joe most experienced in?

Joe is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing , Aerospace and Defense , and Utility Services . Joe also has some experience in Food and Beverage , Professional Services , and Banking and Finance .

Q: Which business areas is Joe most experienced in?

Joe is most experienced in business areas like Operations , Production/Manufacturing , and Supply Chain Management . Joe also has some experience in Project Management , Logistics , and Procurement and Purchasing .

Q: Which industries has Joe worked in recently?

Joe has recently worked in industries like Food and Beverage , Professional Services , and Construction .

Q: Which business areas has Joe worked in recently?

Joe has recently worked in business areas like Operations , Production/Manufacturing , and Strategy and Planning .

Recommended expert

Uccle, Belgium

Experience

Jan 2021 - Present

5 years 2 months

Wittenburg, Germany

Senior Management Consultant (Freelance)

Proudfoot

Leading the Maintenance workstream on an OPEX project for a major international player in the food industry
Business Review in several plants in Germany and Poland

Jan 2020 - Dec 2021

2 years

Kortrijk, Belgium

Senior Management Consultant (Freelance)

Proudfoot

Leading the OPEX workstream for an international company in the flooring business
Business Review for a major European player in the food industry

Jan 2019 - Dec 2020

2 years

Operational Excellence Manager ad interim

RPM International

Leading expert for the implementation of the RPM Manufacturing System (Lean program) over 2 industrial sites in Europe
In charge of all initiatives related to line efficiency (measured through OEE) and ZBY (Zero Based Yield)

Jan 2015 - Dec 2019

5 years

Brussels, Belgium

Central Supply Chain Manager ad interim

SABCA

Responsible for the reorganization of the entire supply chain (central and local functions)
Analysis and improvement of supply chain process flows and ways of working (provisioning, planning, warehousing, internal logistics, customer support, shipping)
Main contact for the acquisition and implementation of an APS system and an MES system and overall helping to develop a roadmap to Industry 4.0
Project leader for VMI implementation
Strategic project leader for the outsourcing of non-core activities
Lean expert for the entire supply chain (including production, maintenance, engineering)
Interface with Finance on product costing and supply chain efficiency
Main point of contact for COO and CEO on overall improvement initiatives

Jan 2009 - Dec 2015

7 years

Estaimpuis, Belgium

Operational Excellence Manager

McBride

Lean leader for Western Continental Europe, multi-site responsibility (10 factories)
Creating the vision for McBride’s Operational Excellence program, management buy in, budget, rollout by creating the OPEX coach community and developing specific training programs
Developing the concept of “lean boot camps”, 80% of the population trained, from director level to shop floor
Engaging everyone from the CEO to the operators in McBride’s lean philosophy
Establishing the link between finance and the operational realities of the shop floor by setting up the right indicators and implying the financial people in the monthly measurement of the realized savings
Targets for OPEX savings outperformed year by year: over a 3 year period, target of 6 mio vs 8,5 mio realized

Jan 2005 - Dec 2009

5 years

Zaventem, Belgium

Production Improvement Manager

ASCO Industries

Leading expert in the Asco group on “Lean Manufacturing”, TPS, TOC, QRM
Transposition of “Best Practices” from one site to the other within the Asco group
Reducing production lead times by 50% through implementing the “drum, buffer, rope” concept
Direct reporting to the Director of Business Excellence (main shareholder) and to the COO
Developing the business case on site specialization and their geographical implantations: logistical study, markets, subcontractors, investments, acquisitions, asset utilization, fiscal optimization
Representative of the Asco group within the Boeing “Lean Activities Group” (LAG)
Development and implementation of the “New Project Logistics” department: development of the concept, procedures, roles and responsibilities, interfaces, recruitment, job descriptions, management of the department, preparation of transfer after stabilization.

Jan 1998 - Dec 2005

8 years

Waterloo, Belgium

Senior Project Manager

European Performance Institute

ASCO (Zaventem / Belgium, aeronautics)
Michelin (La Roche sur Yon / France, production of tires)
DSM (Strängnäs / Sweden, pharmaceuticals)
Umicore (Paris / France, production of zinc)
GateGourmet (London / United Kingdom, airline catering)
ADP (Paris / France, management of Paris’ airports)
Herlitz (Berlin / Germany, stationary and office material)
PWN (Velserbroek / The Netherlands, production and distribution of drinking water)
LRP (Paris / France, catering)
Atelia (Brussels / Belgium, insurance brokers)

Jan 1995 - Dec 1997

3 years

Luxembourg

Executive Assistant

Banque et Caisse d'Epargne de l'Etat

Jan 1993 - Dec 1995

3 years

Luxembourg

Lawyer

UBS-Intrag (Services) S.A.

Jan 1992 - Dec 1992

1 year

Buenos Aires, Argentina

Legal advisor

SIGEBA S.A.

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 (21 years), Aerospace and Defense (17 years), Utilities (8 years), Food and Beverage (6 years), Professional Services (6 years), and Banking and Finance (5 years).

Manufacturing

Aerospace and Defense

Utilities

Food and Beverage

Professional Services

Banking and Finance

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 Operations (18 years), Production (10 years), Supply Chain Management (10 years), Project Management (8 years), Logistics (5 years), and Procurement (5 years).

Operations

Production

Supply Chain Management

Project Management

Logistics

Procurement

Summary

Building on an international career as a management consultant, as a senior manager and as a freelance interim manager, expert in lean manufacturing, supply chain and operations, with multi-site responsibility in aeronautics, FMCG and in chemicals, I am now available for a position that allows me to show my ability to create and share a mid-to long-term vision on the evolution of the growth and profitability of the company I will be working for.

My managerial and organizational competences as well as my coaching expertise, my critical and analytical mindset, my sense of practical solutions, my diplomatic and constructive attitude which allows me to communicate easily at all levels, from strategic to operational, are assets I want to bring to my new challenge.

Skills

Ms Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
Ios
Macos
Ipados
Minitab

Languages

Luxembourgish

Native

German

Advanced

English

Advanced

French

Advanced

Dutch

Advanced

...and 3 more

Education

Oct 1994 - Jun 1998

Catholic University of Louvain

Bachelor in Business Administration · Business Administration · Ottignies-Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium

Oct 1986 - Jun 1991

Catholic University of Louvain

Master in Law · Law · Ottignies-Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium

Certifications & licenses

Certified Coach (Development Coaching)

Sheffield Hallam University

First Level Of CPIM Certification

APICS

Six Sigma Green Belt

Profile

Created

May 2022

Last Update

July 2024

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Joe based?

Joe is based in Uccle, Belgium.

What languages does Joe speak?

Joe speaks the following languages: Luxembourgish (Native), German (Advanced), English (Advanced), French (Advanced), Dutch (Advanced), Spanish (Elementary), Italian (Elementary), Portuguese (Elementary).

How many years of experience does Joe have?

Joe has at least 34 years of experience. During this time, Joe has worked in at least 9 different roles and for 9 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 5 months. Note that Joe may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Joe be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Joe would be well-suited for roles such as: Senior Management Consultant (Freelance), Operational Excellence Manager ad interim, Central Supply Chain Manager ad interim.

What is Joe's latest experience?

Joe's most recent position is Senior Management Consultant (Freelance) at Proudfoot.

What companies has Joe worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Joe has worked for Proudfoot.

Which industries is Joe most experienced in?

Joe is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing, Aerospace and Defense, and Utility Services. Joe also has some experience in Food and Beverage, Professional Services, and Banking and Finance.

Which business areas is Joe most experienced in?

Joe is most experienced in business areas like Operations, Production/Manufacturing, and Supply Chain Management. Joe also has some experience in Project Management, Logistics, and Procurement and Purchasing.

Which industries has Joe worked in recently?

Joe has recently worked in industries like Food and Beverage, Professional Services, and Construction.

Which business areas has Joe worked in recently?

Joe has recently worked in business areas like Operations, Production/Manufacturing, and Strategy and Planning.

What is Joe's education?

Joe holds a Master in Law from Catholic University of Louvain and a Bachelor in Business Administration from Catholic University of Louvain.

Does Joe have any certificates?

Joe has 3 certificates. These include: Certified Coach (Development Coaching), First Level Of CPIM Certification, and Six Sigma Green Belt.