Jörn B. - Process Optimization Expert

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Hamburg, Germany

Experience

Aug 2025 - Sep 2025

2 months

Bremen, Germany

Process Optimization Expert

MediaMobil

Independent execution of an as-is analysis of purchasing processes
Optimization of existing processes to increase efficiency
Advising the purchasing department on potential process automations
Optimizing supplier management
Advising on possible measures to improve reporting inventory documentation
Advising on the development of a concept for efficient management of necessary tools and equipment
Documenting the processes

Jul 2025 - Sep 2025

3 months

Hamburg, Germany

Interim Manager / Consultant

Innonature GmbH

Creating a sales plan that considers marketing's strong focus on influencer campaigns and the fast-changing e-commerce portfolio
Training the purchasing team after staff cuts during the restructuring
Implementing framework agreements for A-products
Developing an automated AI-based forecast in the ERP system (MS Dynamics 365 Business Central)
Developing and establishing an S&OP cycle

Nov 2024 - Jun 2025

8 months

Munich, Germany

Interim Supply Demand Planner

Schleich GmbH

Ensuring operational balance of supply and demand to plan product availability
Optimizing inventory and transfers between warehouses based on capacity and demand
Collaborating with production, logistics, and procurement to optimize the supply chain
Monitoring demand fluctuations and market trends for planning decisions
Implementing short-term plan adjustments in response to unexpected demand changes
Creating sales planning as the basis for financial planning in a restructuring environment

Jun 2024 - Nov 2024

6 months

Hamburg, Germany

Interim Supply and Logistics Manager

Ergobaby GmbH

Planning and placing supply orders with factories in the Far East based on demand
Monitoring the quality, timeliness, and quantity of incoming goods and their availability
Managing stakeholders between customers and logistics service providers
Overseeing and optimizing packing activities in the warehouse
Creating robust and error-minimizing processes
Achieving cost savings through process simplification and improved IT integration

Feb 2024 - May 2024

4 months

Lübeck, Germany

Interim Demand Planner

Erasco GmbH

Stakeholder management between supply chain and sales
Maintaining the existing Excel-based systems
Gathering all market information and translating it into production requirements for the Erasco brand
Managing procurement for the Lacroix and Heisse Tasse brands
Creating various daily, weekly, and monthly reports
Supporting the implementation of SAP IBP

Jan 2024 - Apr 2024

4 months

Hamburg, Germany

Interim Consultant

Unnamed FMCG Client

Identifying cost drivers and conducting a cost audit
Developing measures in production and administration
Optimizing various existing problematic processes
Conducting workshops
Collaborating with HR
Defining goals with the controlling department and executive management

Jul 2023 - Aug 2023

2 months

Germany

Lean Trainer

Deutsche Bahn AG

Teaching Lean basics to ICE maintenance staff

Jul 2023 - Aug 2023

2 months

Karlsruhe, Germany

Leadership Trainer and Coach

Physik Instrumente (PI)

Training all managers in six 2-day modules on the principles of modern leadership methods, including Lean Leadership
Coaching on practical challenges

Jan 2023 - Jun 2023

6 months

Bremen, Germany

Interim Supply Chain Manager

Eggers & Franke (Mumm Group)

Stabilizing processes
Acting as the interface to external logistics
Improving OTIF metrics
Reducing inventory
Establishing an S&OP process
Improving sales planning

Jan 2022 - Mar 2023

1 year 3 months

Verden, Germany

Interim Demand Planner

Mars GmbH

Responsible for market analysis
Stakeholder management between supply chain and sales
Allocating available quantities to customers based on historical purchasing behavior and market conditions
Preparing data for the implementation of Kinexis

Feb 2021 - Present

4 years 11 months

Interim Manager / Consultant

Lean-doc

Jan 2021 - Dec 2021

1 year

Interim Project Manager and Buyer

GEA-Wallau

Project manager for the introduction of an automated CNC machining center for one-off production in unattended 24/7 operation
Support for the purchasing department as interim project buyer
Restructuring of the production layout using lean principles
Preparation of a feasibility study and conducting market research for the use of a new heating technology for food packaging machines
Optimization of the processes for customer-specific adaptation of machines to reduce defective parts, rework and lead times
Strategic consulting on potential business model expansion through additional film distribution in combination with packaging machines

Jan 2021 - Jun 2021

6 months

Interim Production Management

Unnamed Food Company

Analysis and optimization of workflows and reorganization of production
Digitization of processes in the ERP system and increase of automation level by implementing pick-and-place robots
Ensuring smooth production, hygiene, quality and occupational safety

Jan 2021 - Jun 2021

6 months

Restructuring Consultant

Unnamed Mechanical Engineering Company

Redesign of the production layout based on lean principles
Strategic consulting regarding a new business model

Feb 2019 - Jan 2021

2 years

Idstedt, Germany

Plant Manager

Braas GmbH

Ensuring the safety and efficiency of production lines
Testing and monitoring of equipment processes
Compliance with plant ISO standards and HSE guidelines
Preparing and analyzing production and performance reports
Cost control to achieve company goals
Planning and leading CAPEX investments
Developing and implementing a preventive maintenance program (TPM)
Developing and tracking the site's lean strategy and conducting various workshops
Expanding the site from 30 to 78 employees

Apr 2015 - Jan 2019

3 years 10 months

Hamburg, Germany

Senior Consultant Processes, Structures and Project Management

Hanse Management Consulting GmbH

Nov 2012 - Mar 2015

2 years 5 months

Korneuburg, Austria

Plant Manager

Mondi Consumer Packaging

Responsible for work preparation, planning, purchasing, prepress/repro, gravure, flexo, offset, laminating, finishing and logistics
Member of the local management team
Responsible for CAPEX and production budget
Site development and cultural change
Cost optimization while ensuring delivery capability
Expanded printing capacity with a 10-color gravure press

Feb 2011 - Oct 2012

1 year 9 months

Ritterhude, Germany

Assistant to the CRO

LINPAC-Packaging

Led various development and lean cost reduction projects
Implemented an automated production data collection
Developed and implemented a product cost calculation model
Revamped controlling tools
Implemented ISO 50001 with an EEG refund of EUR 500k
Energy Champion
Interim CFO

Jul 2010 - Jan 2011

7 months

Netherlands

Supply Chain and Planning Manager NWE

LINPAC-Packaging

Responsible for timely production planning
Liaison between production and finance
Implemented production actual cost controlling
Managed procurement and coordination of raw material supply
Monitored all process and performance data
Optimized the supply chain, reduced inventory by approx. EUR 5 million and closed external warehouses

May 2008 - Jul 2010

2 years 3 months

Subproject Manager ERP Implementation (Oracle)

LINPAC-Packaging

Analyzed existing processes and standardized them using lean principles for production, planning, procurement and forecasting
Liaison between production and finance
Developed actual cost controlling
Adapted structures of all sites in the supply chain
Implemented multi-site replenishment planning (MRP)
Change management and staff training

Jun 2005 - May 2008

3 years

Bremen, Germany

Development Manager Northern Europe

LINPAC-Technologie

Site Champion for Six Sigma and responsible for Lean
Development of new products and processes
Responsible for development budget and patent management
Management of the drafting office
Production of new machines and extrusion tools
Advising production sites on technical innovations
Member of the European Technic College

May 2001 - Oct 2012

11 years 6 months

Ritterhude, Germany

Process Manager

LINPAC-Packaging

Selection and development of formulations, additives and raw materials
Defining production and process parameters for film extrusion and thermoforming
Conducting Six Sigma projects, reducing complaints from 250 to 6 and saving EUR 350k per year
Optimizing internal logistics and reducing headcount by 9
Leading Lean projects and training employees

Oct 1999 - May 2001

1 year 8 months

Knottingley, United Kingdom