Jürgen Rausch - Founder / Managing Partner

Q: Where is Jürgen based?

Jürgen is based in Bönnigheim, Germany and can operate in on-site , hybrid , and remote work models.

Q: What languages does Jürgen speak?

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

Q: How many years of experience does Jürgen have?

Jürgen has at least 31 years of experience. During this time, Jürgen has worked in at least 8 different roles and for 6 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 4 years and 10 months . Note that Jürgen may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Jürgen's latest experience?

Jürgen's most recent position is Founder / Managing Partner at RAUSCH Unternehmensberatung GmbH .

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

In recent years, Jürgen has worked for RAUSCH Unternehmensberatung GmbH and Expense Reduction Analysts .

Q: Which industries is Jürgen most experienced in?

Jürgen is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing , Professional Services , and Automotive . Jürgen also has some experience in Aerospace and Defense .

Q: Which business areas is Jürgen most experienced in?

Jürgen is most experienced in business areas like Operations , Procurement and Purchasing , and Production/Manufacturing . Jürgen also has some experience in Supply Chain Management , Strategy and Planning , and Product Development .

Q: Which industries has Jürgen worked in recently?

Jürgen has recently worked in industries like Professional Services .

Q: Which business areas has Jürgen worked in recently?

Jürgen has recently worked in business areas like Strategy and Planning , Procurement and Purchasing , and Information Technology (IT) .

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Bönnigheim, Germany

Experience

Feb 2024 - Present

2 years 1 month

Founder / Managing Partner

RAUSCH Unternehmensberatung GmbH

Business, process, digitalization and funding consulting as well as coaching for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)

Aug 2016 - Aug 2018

2 years 1 month

Schwäbisch Hall, Germany

Interim Manager Supplier Development

RECARO Aircraft Seating

Production readiness status, project and product qualification for new seat types
Global governance and coordination, including controlling of internal and external resources
Designing and setting up capacity planning and monitoring for suppliers
Defining and optimizing processes in purchasing and supplier management
Auditing and monitoring supplier processes
Support in relocating injection molding tools and plastic parts due to the insolvency of an existing supplier
Internal and external coordination and reporting

Dec 2015 - Present

10 years 3 months

Partner / Senior Partner

Expense Reduction Analysts

Consulting services for cost management and purchasing with measurable, success-based and implementation-oriented approach
Senior Partner within the ERA Group since 2024

Jan 2012 - Jun 2016

4 years 6 months

Germany

Head of Production

Wilhelm Kurz & Söhne GmbH & Co. KG

Restructuring of the manufacturing organization
Implementing production planning in SAP
Integration of a meaningful controlling system
Introduction of Kanban, lean management and inventory control
Establishing project-based order management and defining the ordering process
Planning and implementation of a mixing tower system (customer project)

Jul 2009 - Dec 2011

2 years 6 months

Germany

Head of Production & Materials Management

ZZ-Antriebe GmbH

Optimizing the production structure and introducing lean management
Improving on-time delivery, quality and productivity
Reducing work-in-progress and inventory levels
Integration of an effective production controlling system
Outsourcing, insourcing and make-or-buy decisions
Cost reduction in maintenance and tool management

Sep 2002 - Jun 2009

6 years 10 months

Germany

Head of Profit Center for Double Cardan Shafts

G. Elbe & Sohn GmbH & Co. KG

Planning and control of production with around 20% annual growth
Replacement and acquisition of machines and equipment
Operational order processing as well as work and assembly planning
Expansion of production space during ongoing operations
Conducting machining trials and acting as an active contact for customers

Feb 2000 - Aug 2002

2 years 7 months

Germany

Deputy Head of Raw and Finished Parts Warehouse

G. Elbe & Sohn GmbH & Co. KG

Managing the warehouse and supervising staff including assembly
Inventory management and conducting stocktaking

Aug 1995 - Jan 2000

4 years 6 months

Germany

Maintenance and Mechanical Engineering Associate

G. Elbe & Sohn GmbH & Co. KG

Maintenance and repairs of machines and equipment
Construction of custom machines
Hydraulic, pneumatic, and metalworking tasks

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 (23 years), Professional Services (10 years), Automotive (7 years), and Aerospace and Defense (2 years).

Manufacturing

Professional Services

Automotive

Aerospace and Defense

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 (23 years), Procurement (17 years), Production (14 years), Supply Chain Management (11.5 years), Strategy (10 years), and Product Development (4.5 years).

Operations

Procurement

Production

Supply Chain Management

Strategy

Product Development

Summary

Self-employed since 2015 as a business, digitalization and process consultant
15 years of experience as Head of Production in various medium-sized companies in drive technology, mechanical engineering and container construction
Experience in restructuring, change management and developing key performance indicator systems
Business consulting, implementation support along the supply chain
Quality management implementation according to DIN EN ISO 9001:2015 and digitalization of quality management
Hands-on mentality, results-oriented and strong execution skills
Lean management, 5S, SMED, Six Sigma, shopfloor, value stream, FMEA
Work preparation and assembly planning, project management
Production planning and control, capacity and personnel planning
Integration of new technologies
Plant layout planning (revamp, conversion during ongoing operations), automation
Optimization of procurement processes, supplier selection and management, contract negotiation, make-or-buy decisions, cost reduction, supplier development
Insourcing, outsourcing, Kanban, JIT
Budget, revenue and results responsibility
Hiring, transferring and releasing employees
Cost optimization in production, maintenance, energy and steel procurement
SAP PP/MM, abas, Timeline, Dynamics BC, Infor, MS Office, AutoCAD, etc.

Skills

Production

Planning, Structuring And Managing Production Units As Profit Centers
Integrating New Manufacturing Technologies And Materials
Optimizing Setup Times, Reducing Production Batch Sizes
Active Point Of Contact For Customers And Suppliers, Costing Of New Products
Complex Machining Of Forged Parts Using Special Machines
Extensive Knowledge In Machining Of Case-hardened And Quenched-tempered Steels (Turning, Milling, Gearing, Edm, Welding, Hardening And Grinding)

Purchasing / Inventory Management

Restructuring/optimizing Procurement Processes
Sourcing Of Operating Resources, Machines And Automation Solutions
Make Or Buy Decisions, Supplier Selection And Management, Contract Negotiation
Conducting Cost Reduction Workshops With Customers And Suppliers
Reducing Stock And Inventory Levels

Projects

Segmentation Of Production, Conversion From Job-shop Manufacturing To Line Production, Subproject Manager For Logistics And Material Flow, Planning Of Shuttle Racking System
Optimizing The Supply Chain By Integrating A Real-time Simulation
Relocation Of Production Areas, Expansion Of Production Units
Process Optimization Using Six Sigma, Execution Of Six Sigma Projects
Conducting Production Benchmarks At International Sites, Collaborating In Cross-functional Project Teams

Leadership / Organization

Investment Planning, Budget And Performance Responsibility In A Profit Center
Planning, Implementing And Controlling Business Policy Objectives
Adapting The Management Structure In The Production Environment, Increasing Productivity
Planning And Implementing New Product Launches, Production Layouts And Material Flow

Team Management

Managing Teams Of Up To 110 Employees
Selecting, Hiring, Deploying And Releasing Employees
Planning And Monitoring Personnel Deployment
Designing And Integrating New Shift Models, Introducing Bonus Systems
Employee Evaluations, Conducting Performance And Goal-setting Interviews
Identifying Training Needs, Goal-oriented Staff Development
Member Of The Parity Commission On The Employer Side

It Skills

Ms Office (Outlook, Excel, Power Bi, Word, Powerpoint, …)
Sap Pp/mm, Abas, Structura, Microsoft Navision, Infor, Proalpha, Timeline Enterprise
Breitenbach Bde, Wassermann Wayrts, Felios, Etagis, Hydra
Boehme & Weihs Casq-it
Autocad, Draft Sight

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Education

Oct 2004 - Jun 2006

IHK Stuttgart, Bezirkskammer Ludwigsburg

Advanced training as a Technical Business Administrator (IHK) with certification · Technical Business Administrator · Ludwigsburg, Germany

Oct 2000 - Jun 2003

IHK Stuttgart, Bezirkskammer Ludwigsburg

Advanced training as an Industrial Foreman – Metal (IHK) with certification · Industrial Foreman – Metal · Ludwigsburg, Germany

Sep 1992 - Aug 1995

Fa. Elbe & Sohn GmbH & Co. KG

Apprenticeship as an Industrial Mechanic (Equipment and Precision Engineering) · Industrial Mechanic (Equipment and Precision Engineering)

...and 2 more

Certifications & licenses

Technical Business Administrator (IHK)

IHK Stuttgart, Bezirkskammer Ludwigsburg

Industrial Foreman – Metal (IHK)

IHK Stuttgart, Bezirkskammer Ludwigsburg

Six Sigma Champion training

ISO 9001:2015 quality management certification

Profile

Created

July 2025

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Jürgen based?

Jürgen is based in Bönnigheim, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

What languages does Jürgen speak?

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

How many years of experience does Jürgen have?

Jürgen has at least 31 years of experience. During this time, Jürgen has worked in at least 8 different roles and for 6 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 4 years and 10 months. Note that Jürgen may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Jürgen be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Jürgen would be well-suited for roles such as: Founder / Managing Partner, Interim Manager Supplier Development, Partner / Senior Partner.

What is Jürgen's latest experience?

Jürgen's most recent position is Founder / Managing Partner at RAUSCH Unternehmensberatung GmbH.

What companies has Jürgen worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Jürgen has worked for RAUSCH Unternehmensberatung GmbH and Expense Reduction Analysts.

Which industries is Jürgen most experienced in?

Jürgen is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing, Professional Services, and Automotive. Jürgen also has some experience in Aerospace and Defense.

Which business areas is Jürgen most experienced in?

Jürgen is most experienced in business areas like Operations, Procurement and Purchasing, and Production/Manufacturing. Jürgen also has some experience in Supply Chain Management, Strategy and Planning, and Product Development.

Which industries has Jürgen worked in recently?

Jürgen has recently worked in industries like Professional Services.

Which business areas has Jürgen worked in recently?

Jürgen has recently worked in business areas like Strategy and Planning, Procurement and Purchasing, and Information Technology (IT).

What is Jürgen's education?

Jürgen attended IHK Stuttgart, Bezirkskammer Ludwigsburg for Technical Business Administrator.

Does Jürgen have any certificates?

Jürgen has 4 certificates. Among them, these include: Technical Business Administrator (IHK), Industrial Foreman – Metal (IHK), and Six Sigma Champion training.

What is the availability of Jürgen?

Jürgen is immediately available part-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Jürgen?

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