Matthias L.
External Project Manager
Experience
Jan 2022 - Dec 2022
1 yearExternal Project Manager
- Relocation of an entire plant with assembly lines from England to Germany, including start-up and optimization of equipment.
- Finding new suppliers for 55 plastic injection molds.
- Layout planning for assembly at the new in-house location.
- Project duration: 10 months in 2022.
Mar 2019 - Present
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- Consulting, management, and participation in projects to increase efficiency, restructuring, process improvement, outsourcing processes, and cost reduction in production, quality, and logistics.
- Interim management, especially for SMEs.
- Lean management.
- Vacancy coverage.
- Management and process consulting (Lean trainer).
- Technical project manager (IPMA Level D).
Aug 2018 - Feb 2019
7 monthsCIP Manager, Lean Trainer
Westfalia Presstechnik GmbH & Co. KG
- Identified need for changes in process flows.
- Developed documentation of improvement potentials and submitted for decision, then implemented with work instructions.
- Worked with toolmaking to modify and improve tools based on customer complaints and coordination with the customer (e.g., introducing a 2-hour rule in a work instruction); reduced rework by two thirds.
- Improved OEE on presses (SMED workshops), including tooling; halved setup time.
Sep 2016 - Jul 2018
1 year 11 monthsSwitzerland
Trainer for Lean Tools
Innopark AG Schweiz
- Conducted training in various Lean tools.
- Completed further training as a certified Project Manager LEVEL D at Innopark AG Schweiz.
Jan 2015 - Aug 2016
1 year 8 monthsGrüsch, Switzerland
Head of Quality Management, Lean Trainer
Wittenstein AG
- Customer support.
- Complaint handling (8D, Ishikawa diagram).
- Process optimization.
- Introduction of shopfloor in areas of production planning (material, production control, management).
Dec 2011 - Dec 2014
3 years 1 monthHead of Lean Management
KOKI Technik Transmission Systems GmbH
- Implemented Lean in the company (SMED, OEE, 5S, Kaizen, MES system with FORCAM, shopfloor management; reduced scrap from 7% to under 2% in Lean production).
- Introduced idea management in the first year, benefit €1.3 million.
- Trained about 300 employees in various Lean tools.
Nov 2010 - Nov 2011
1 year 1 monthJahnsdorf, Germany
Plant Manager, Jahnsdorf Plant
KOKI Technik Transmission Systems GmbH
- Responsible for fine blanking, stamping, bending, welding, and assembly (about 130 employees at the site).
- Set up production lines according to Lean principles while optimizing processes (factory planning in new plant).
- After plant relocation, achieved all business metrics within target range in 3 months.
Mar 2009 - Oct 2010
1 year 8 monthsKonstanz, Germany
Branch Manager
KOKI Technik Transmission Systems GmbH
- Set up new production line (DL501 gearbox manufacturing).
- Project manager for the relocation of the Konstanz plant to Jahnsdorf (Saxony).
Sep 2007 - Feb 2009
1 year 6 monthsDeputy Plant Manager, Head of Production, Head of Maintenance, Head of Tool Repair and Toolmaking
KOKI Technik Shifting Systems GmbH
- In-house production of plastic tools for overmolding shift forks and bending tools on presses.
Aug 2006 - Aug 2007
1 year 1 monthKonstanz, Germany
Deputy Head of Development
KOKI Technik Shifting Systems GmbH
- Responsible for project management.
- Project E24 (gearbox production).
- Planning required machinery.
- Layout for new line.
- Procurement of machines.
- Prototype manufacturing.
- Monitoring quality according to customer requirements.
Feb 2005 - Jul 2006
1 year 6 monthsZürich, Switzerland
Managing Director and Member of the Board of Directors
AuroEquity Trading and Service AG
Jan 2003 - Jan 2005
2 years 1 monthWädenswil, Switzerland
Managing Director
Edelmetalle + Recycling AG (50%) and Provera GmbH (50%)
Jan 2000 - Dec 2004
5 yearsMeersburg, Germany
Project Manager for Sales of Energy-Saving Lamps
Provera GmbH
- International travel in Europe and Africa.
Nov 1997 - Dec 1999
2 years 2 monthsCommercial Clerk
Self-Employed
Dec 1994 - Oct 1997
2 years 11 monthsPortugal
Commercial Manager with power of attorney
RMC Ltd.
Jun 1990 - Nov 1994
4 years 6 monthsStuttgart, Germany
Field Sales Representative
Iduna Nova Versicherung
Feb 1984 - May 1990
6 years 4 monthsResponsible for production planning (work preparation)
SDAG Wismut
Automation of production lines (assembly)
- Duration: 5 months.
Process Modeling with VIFLOW
- Problem: Processes in the company were unclear and scattered (MHB, SHB, work instructions, and IT systems were separate; connections were difficult or impossible for employees to recognize).
- Solution: Carried out process modeling with "VIFLOW", making the processes easy to find, clearly presented, and fully mapped.
- Project duration: 6 months.
Summary
- Responsible, team-oriented leader
- Excellent experience in analyzing all quality-related metrics and initiating measures to improve processes
- Knowledge as a Lean trainer in various Lean tools in production, quality, and logistics
- Very good knowledge of quality management ISO 9001-2015 and IATF 16949
- Experience dealing with customers and suppliers
- Experience as a project manager from product development to SOP
Languages
German
NativeEnglish
IntermediateEducation
Jul 1979 - Feb 1984
Chemnitz University of Technology
Diploma Engineer in Process Design · Mechanical Engineering · Chemnitz, Germany
Certifications & licenses
H&T Excellence driving to Perfection
H&T
IPMA Certification Level D "Project Management"
IPMA
Certified Quality Management Representative QMB ISO 9001-2015
Lean Production in advanced
Certified Quality Management Specialist QMF
Lean Production Controlling
Train the Trainer
Lean Master Production
Value Creation Expert Production
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