Matthias Leicht

Q: Where is Matthias based?

Matthias is based in Salmsach, Switzerland .

Q: What languages does Matthias speak?

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

Q: How many years of experience does Matthias have?

Matthias has at least 42 years of experience. During this time, Matthias has worked in at least 16 different roles and for 13 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 8 months . Note that Matthias may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Matthias's latest experience?

Matthias's most recent position is Founder at POCTIM Leicht .

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

In recent years, Matthias has worked for POCTIM Leicht .

Q: Which industries is Matthias most experienced in?

Matthias is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing , Professional Services , and Automotive . Matthias also has some experience in Metals and Mining , Energy , and Insurance .

Q: Which business areas is Matthias most experienced in?

Matthias is most experienced in business areas like Operations , Project Management , and Production/Manufacturing . Matthias also has some experience in Sales , Quality Assurance (QA) , and Supply Chain Management .

Q: Which industries has Matthias worked in recently?

Matthias has recently worked in industries like Professional Services .

Q: Which business areas has Matthias worked in recently?

Matthias has recently worked in business areas like Operations , Project Management , and Supply Chain Management .

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Salmsach, Switzerland

Experience

Mar 2019 - Present

7 years

Founder

POCTIM Leicht

Consulting, management and participation in projects to improve efficiency, restructuring, process improvement, outsourcing of processes and cost reduction in production, quality and logistics
Interim management, especially for SMEs
Lean management
Management and process consulting (Lean trainer)
Technical project manager (IPMA Level D)

Aug 2018 - Feb 2019

7 months

CIP Manager, Lean Trainer

Westfalia Presstechnik GmbH & Co. KG

Identify the need for changes in process workflows
Develop potential improvements in documentation and introduce them with work instructions
Coordinate and align tool changes and improvements based on customer complaints (e.g. introduce a 2-hour rule), reduce rework by two-thirds
Improve press OEE through SMED workshops and tool optimizations, halve setup times

Sep 2016 - Jul 2018

1 year 11 months

Lean Tools Trainer

Innopark AG

Conducted training in various lean tools

Jan 2015 - Aug 2016

1 year 8 months

Head of Quality Management, Lean Trainer

Wittenstein AG

Customer support and handling complaints (8D, Ishikawa diagram)
Process optimization and introduction of shop floor management in production planning (materials, production control)
Collaboration with management

Dec 2011 - Dec 2014

3 years 1 month

Head of Lean Management

KOKI Technik Transmission Systems GmbH

Introduced lean methods (SMED, OEE, 5S, Kaizen)
Implemented an MES system with FORCAM and shop floor management
Reduced scrap from 7% to below 2%
Launched an idea management system in the first year with benefits of €1.3 million
Trained around 300 employees in various lean tools

Nov 2010 - Nov 2011

1 year 1 month

Jahnsdorf, Germany

Plant Manager, Jahnsdorf Plant

KOKI Technik Transmission Systems GmbH

Responsible for fine blanking, stamping, bending, welding and assembly (about 130 employees)
Set up production lines based on lean principles and optimized processes (factory planning for the new plant)
After relocating the plant, achieved all business metrics within the required range within 3 months

Mar 2009 - Oct 2010

1 year 8 months

Konstanz, Germany

Branch Manager

KOKI Technik Transmission Systems GmbH

Set up a new production line (DL501 gearbox manufacturing)
Led the project to relocate the plant from Konstanz to Jahnsdorf (Saxony)

Sep 2007 - Feb 2009

1 year 6 months

Germany

Deputy Plant Manager, Head of Production, Head of Maintenance, Head of Tool Repair and Toolmaking

KOKI Technik Shifting Systems GmbH

In-house production of plastic molds for overmolding shift forks and for bending tools on presses

Aug 2006 - Aug 2007

1 year 1 month

Konstanz, Germany

Deputy Head of Development

KOKI Technik Shifting Systems GmbH

Project management for the E24 project (gearbox production)
Planned required machines and layout for the new line
Procured machines and managed prototype manufacturing
Monitored quality according to customer requirements

Feb 2005 - Jul 2006

1 year 6 months

Zürich, Switzerland

Managing Director, Member of the Board of Directors

AuroEquity Trading and Service AG

Jan 2003 - Jan 2005

2 years 1 month

Wädenswil, Switzerland

Managing Director

Edelmetalle + Recycling AG, Provera GmbH

Jan 2000 - Dec 2004

5 years

Meersburg, Germany

Sales Project Manager for Energy-saving Lamps

Provera GmbH

International travel in Europe and Africa

Nov 1997 - Dec 1999

2 years 2 months

Commercial Clerk

Self-employed

Dec 1994 - Oct 1997

2 years 11 months

Portugal

Commercial Manager with power of attorney

RMC Ltd.

Jun 1990 - Nov 1994

4 years 6 months

Stuttgart, Germany

Field Sales Representative

IDUNA NOVA Versicherung

Feb 1984 - May 1990

6 years 4 months

Production Planning and Work Preparation Manager

SDAG Wismut

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 (13 years), Professional Services (9 years), Automotive (8.5 years), Metals and Mining (8.5 years), Energy (5 years), and Insurance (4.5 years).

Manufacturing

Professional Services

Automotive

Metals and Mining

Energy

Insurance

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 (20.5 years), Project Management (14.5 years), Production (13.5 years), Sales (11.5 years), Quality Assurance (8 years), and Supply Chain Management (7 years).

Operations

Project Management

Production

Sales

Quality Assurance

Supply Chain Management

Skills

Sap, Ms-office (Excel, Outlook, Word, Powerpoint), Relationales Datenbanksystem, Aris (Prozessmodulierung), Viflow, Erp System As 400, Igrafix, Erp-baan Iv

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Profile

Created

December 2025

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Where is Matthias based?

Matthias is based in Salmsach, Switzerland.

What languages does Matthias speak?

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

How many years of experience does Matthias have?

Matthias has at least 42 years of experience. During this time, Matthias has worked in at least 16 different roles and for 13 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 8 months. Note that Matthias may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Matthias be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Matthias would be well-suited for roles such as: Founder, CIP Manager, Lean Trainer, Lean Tools Trainer.

What is Matthias's latest experience?

Matthias's most recent position is Founder at POCTIM Leicht.

What companies has Matthias worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Matthias has worked for POCTIM Leicht.

Which industries is Matthias most experienced in?

Matthias is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing, Professional Services, and Automotive. Matthias also has some experience in Metals and Mining, Energy, and Insurance.

Which business areas is Matthias most experienced in?

Matthias is most experienced in business areas like Operations, Project Management, and Production/Manufacturing. Matthias also has some experience in Sales, Quality Assurance (QA), and Supply Chain Management.

Which industries has Matthias worked in recently?

Matthias has recently worked in industries like Professional Services.

Which business areas has Matthias worked in recently?

Matthias has recently worked in business areas like Operations, Project Management, and Supply Chain Management.

What is the availability of Matthias?

Matthias is immediately available for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Matthias?

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