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Oliver (Dr.-Ing.) Grimm
Independent Trainer and Consultant
Experience
Nov 2014 - Present
11 years 4 monthsLandshut, Germany
Independent Trainer and Consultant
leandirekt
- Consulting with a focus on Lean
- Interim production management
- Leadership coaching
- Trainings (in-house and open)
Oct 2012 - Oct 2014
2 years 1 monthLandshut, Germany
HybridHead of Hybrid and LED Production Line
SCHOTT AG Business Unit Electronic Packaging, Product Division Opto-Electronics
- Optoelectronic components for networks, aviation, defense, and medical
- Supervising 16 employees, including 7 direct reports
- Ensuring smooth production operations
- Production risk mapping and maintenance planning
- Ensuring quality, handling complaints, implementing corrective actions, and carrying out FMEAs
- Budget planning and cost center responsibility
- Planning and implementing investments
- Developing and implementing cost reduction measures
- Planning and implementing lean production measures
- Developing individual solutions together with customers
- Supporting sales during customer visits and trade shows
Jul 2007 - Sep 2012
5 years 3 monthsMainz, Germany
Project Manager for Production and Logistics Systems
SCHOTT AG Corporate Machinery and Production Technology
- Process industrialization for optoceramics/LED
- Layout planning of a syringe production line (Hungary)
- Implementation of a KPI system
- Production simulation for several glass and silicon plants
- Workplace design for silicon melting, glass pressings, and assembly stations for optical systems
- Production concept for photovoltaic modules
- Relocation of a photovoltaic production
- Planning and setting up a new plant (silicon crystallization for photovoltaics), subproject manager for logistics and production control
- Training as a lean trainer
- Implementation of lean production in plants in the USA, Malaysia, Germany, Italy, Turkey, and Brazil
- On-site project management
- Planning and facilitating lean workshops
- On-site management coaching
- 5S (organization and cleanliness)
- TPM / preventive maintenance / Production Risk
- Shopfloor management
- Value stream analysis and design
- Maintenance
- Process stabilization / systematic problem solving
- Workplace optimization / best point / MTM
- Production planning and control
- Error analysis / quality improvement
Oct 2002 - Apr 2007
4 years 7 monthsDortmund, Germany
Research Associate
Chair of Work and Production Systems, TU Dortmund
- Work system design
- Time management / Methods Time Measurement
- Factory planning
- Maintenance
- Quality management
- Simulation
Apr 2001 - Jul 2001
4 monthsStuttgart, Germany
Intern
Porsche Consulting GmbH
- Series launch support for Porsche Cayenne
Nov 2000 - Apr 2001
6 monthsDortmund, Germany
Student Job
Swisslog Service GmbH
- Planning material flow systems (CAD)
Industries Experience
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Experienced in Manufacturing (23 years), Professional Services (11.5 years), Aerospace and Defense (2 years), Healthcare (2 years), Automotive (0.5 years), and Transportation (0.5 years).
Manufacturing
Professional Services
Aerospace and Defense
Healthcare
Automotive
Transportation
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 (18 years), Quality Assurance (18 years), Production (7.5 years), Project Management (5 years), Supply Chain Management (5 years), and Research and Development (4.5 years).
Operations
Quality Assurance
Production
Project Management
Supply Chain Management
Research and Development
Skills
- Professional Scrum Master (Scrum.org)
- Prince2 Foundation Certified In 2017
- Sap (Pp, Mm)
- Ms Office
- Plato Scio (Fmea)
- Windows
- Linux
- Python
- Vba
- Conclude Pkm
- Vitero
- Mtm-1
- Sd
- Uas
- Mek
Languages
German
NativeEnglish
AdvancedFrench
ElementaryDutch
ElementaryEducation
Oct 2002 - Jun 2006
TU Dortmund
Dr.-Ing., Mechanical Engineering: Work and Production Systems · Mechanical Engineering, Work and Production Systems · Dortmund, Germany
Oct 2001 - Jun 2002
Georgia Institute of Technology
Master of Science, Industrial Engineering · Industrial Engineering · Atlanta, United States
Oct 1997 - Jun 2003
TU Dortmund
Diploma · Logistics · Dortmund, Germany
...and 2 more
Certifications & licenses
MTM-1
MTM-Mek
MTM-Sd
MTM-Uas
Prince2 Foundation
Project Management Professional Scrum Master
scrum.org
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Where is Oliver based?
Oliver is based in Landshut, Germany.
What languages does Oliver speak?
Oliver speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), French (Elementary), Dutch (Elementary).
How many years of experience does Oliver have?
Oliver has at least 24 years of experience. During this time, Oliver has worked in at least 6 different roles and for 6 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 4 years. Note that Oliver may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.
What roles would Oliver be best suited for?
Based on recent experience, Oliver would be well-suited for roles such as: Independent Trainer and Consultant, Head of Hybrid and LED Production Line, Project Manager for Production and Logistics Systems.
What is Oliver's latest experience?
Oliver's most recent position is Independent Trainer and Consultant at leandirekt.
What companies has Oliver worked for in recent years?
In recent years, Oliver has worked for leandirekt.
Which industries is Oliver most experienced in?
Oliver is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing, Professional Services, and Aerospace and Defense. Oliver also has some experience in Healthcare, Transportation and Logistics, and Automotive.
Which business areas is Oliver most experienced in?
Oliver is most experienced in business areas like Quality Assurance (QA), Operations, and Production/Manufacturing. Oliver also has some experience in Project Management, Supply Chain Management, and Research and Development (R&D).
Which industries has Oliver worked in recently?
Oliver has recently worked in industries like Manufacturing and Professional Services.
Which business areas has Oliver worked in recently?
Oliver has recently worked in business areas like Operations and Quality Assurance (QA).
What is Oliver's education?
Oliver holds a Doctorate in Mechanical Engineering, Work and Production Systems from TU Dortmund and a Master in Industrial Engineering from Georgia Institute of Technology.
Does Oliver have any certificates?
Oliver has 6 certificates. Among them, these include: MTM-1, MTM-Mek, and MTM-Sd.
What is the availability of Oliver?
Oliver is immediately available for suitable projects.
What is the rate of Oliver?
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