Norbert K.
Interim Consultant & Coach for Launch and Task Force Management
Experience
Mar 2024 - Sep 2024
7 monthsTurkey
Interim Consultant & Coach for Launch and Task Force Management
HATKO ELECTRONICS
- Reforming toolmaking using the Lean method TPM module, including tool costing, design, and production setup and cycle times
- Optimizing production workflow structures and documentation, including wear and spare parts management using standard part suppliers (consignment stock)
- Optimizing tool setup times based on REFA study & MTM
- Overhauling organizational and planning processes
- Explicitly fine-tuning equipment availability with logistics
Mar 2023 - Nov 2023
9 monthsMexico
Interim Co-Project, Launch and Task Force Leader
AutoKabel GmbH & Co. KG
- Sole co-project leader for quantitative and qualitative pre-series and series production of all modular components through final assembly, including packaging, photography, and logistics criteria in Mexico and Slovakia for the 48V cable harnesses of battery and supply lines for the AUDI Q5/Q7/Q9 electric model series, in line with VW delivery standard TBT-VFF-0-SOP (N3/N1)
- Managed and documented processes in VW customer and supplier portal LION, continuously aligning BOM contents, drawing status, assembly instructions with inspection criteria, and shipping status since 2002
Aug 2022 - Jan 2023
6 monthsGermany
Interim Technical Purchasing
Eissmann Automotive Deutschland GmbH & Co. KG
- Managed projects using Citrix (virtual desktop office), including SAP R/3 MM module
- Proactively supported the Head of Buying in supplier selection
- Stabilized quantitative and qualitative process-driven delivery performance
- Implemented Lean methods (5S, TPM, Kaizen)
- Revived the corporate philosophy of discipline & communication
- Proactively aligned with the CEO/management on eBOM and derived the procurement navigator
- Steering/sourcing management (CBD, RfQ, EBIT/EBITA, LoN)
- Analyzed and implemented onboarding processes for new suppliers
- Planned, organized, scheduled, controlled, and implemented with plant management (LoP)
- Held responsibility for plant operations and performance results
Sep 2021 - Apr 2022
8 monthsGermany
Interim Shopfloor & Taskforce Leader
Filzwieser GmbH - Industrietechnik
- Plastic injection molding production with industrial equipment for part and final assembly
- Plant closure and related collaboration on module assemblies, including leading tool and prototype construction
- Managed insolvency bridging phase with 250 employees across various departments
- Reshaped manufacturing with target, KPI, and result accountability for quantitative and qualitative serial production
- Provided technical and disciplinary leadership and development for 250 employees
- Held full responsibility for production and engineering (control, planning, and coordination of all production processes)
- Optimized production processes using Lean methods (TPM, 5S, Kaizen)
- Managed launches and scheduling
Jan 2020 - Jun 2021
1 year 6 monthsMexico
Interim Plant Manager
Carcoustics
- Stabilized quantitative, qualitative, and cost-optimized manufacturing steps following catastrophic delivery performance
- Adapted the shop floor (MTM & TPM) for series production and modular assembly
- Built and managed task forces with troubleshooting teams from operational departments, suppliers, and customer teams
- Project termination due to the COVID-19 pandemic
Jun 2019 - Dec 2019
7 monthsGermany
Project Leader TPM
Webasto
- Focus on relocation of equipment and facilities
- Ramp-up & APQP launch of all budgeted and in-production new starts, changes and relocated equipment and process means from design release to SOP
- Toolmaking with APQP including SOP for production ramp-up
- Taskforce for stepwise optimization of production lead times and costs (quality, quantity, delivery commitments)
- Further development of maintenance (TPM) for equipment upkeep
- Plastic injection molding, metal injection molding and comprehensive documentation support
Apr 2019 - Apr 2019
1 monthMexico
Hydroforming Project & Taskforce Leader
Fehrer / ISRI
- Implementation of budgeted and scheduled production equipment with an investment volume of €3.2 million for DB Maybach and center console product groups, MB 204
- Technical purchasing for headrest and center console up to SOP, including production ramp-up, planning, coordination and setup
- Budgeted and technically executed procurement of equipment
- Prototype procurement and process chain optimization by reducing production lead times and costs
Mar 2018 - Mar 2018
1 monthMexico
Creation of requirements and specification documents
Winkelmann Group
Summary
I have built a solid track record as an interim consultant and coach focused on launch and task force management. I drive efficiency improvements and process optimizations using Lean methods and TPM, transforming manufacturing setups and optimizing production processes across diverse sectors such as electronics, automotive and industrial technology.
My experience includes reforming tool construction, enhancing documentation and logistics coordination, and managing large teams through challenging phases like insolvency transitions and rapid scale-ups. I balance quality with cost efficiency and lead cross-functional initiatives to ensure timely and successful product launches.
Languages
German
NativeSpanish
NativeEnglish
AdvancedPortuguese
AdvancedSerbian
Advanced ...and 1 more
Certifications & licenses
VW Customer Platform LION
Seminar Metal Forming Technology
Plastics
Lean Module Kaizen
Engel – Innovation Center
SAP PM Module
Helios-Octobus
SpinFire Tool Construction
Lean Element
IAFTA 16 949 / VDA 6.1
Basic Business Administration Course
AutoCAD
Master Craftsman Diploma
REFA Production Design
Skilled Worker Diploma
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