Robert (Jeff) Book
Corporate Vice President, Global Supply Chain (Interim)
Experience
Oct 2024 - Apr 2025
7 monthsCorporate Vice President, Global Supply Chain (Interim)
tesa SE
- Led the global supply chain at tesa, a €1.7 Billion revenue producer of adhesives for industrial and consumer industries with multiple business units.
- Led teams responsible for supply chain strategic projects and global fulfillment initiatives, including materials management, logistics, and demand management in Europe, US, Asia and Middle East.
Jan 2020 - Present
4 years 7 monthsBusiness Strategy Consultant, Interim Manager for Operations and Supply Chain
- Consulting customers in various industries for Supply Chain and Operations transformations and turn-arounds.
- Example recent projects include production and S&OP process improvements in Pharma, production through-put improvements and complexity reduction in Food & Beverage, maintenance strategy and operations in Steel production, material flow and logistics for large battery production facility, global Supply Chain optimization in multi-industry adhesives producer.
Jan 2019 - Dec 2021
3 yearsChief Operating Officer
Brüel & Kjaer (NSK)
- Joined business as VP, Supply Chain & Operations; led the global Operations and Supply Chain, including manufacturing, purchasing, quality, customer service, logistics, Engineering Projects and Field Services organizations for strategic profitable growth.
- Designed the business operating model for a Services Growth Platform, and led the integration of Customer Services, Project Engineering, Field Services and Remote Monitoring teams; led the transformation program.
- As a member of executive leadership team, developed a successful campaign to divest the business.
Jan 2016 - Dec 2019
2 yearsSenior Manager
UMS Consulting
- Supported and enabled customers to implement improvements in Supply Chains and Operations.
- Managed multiple customer accounts and customer projects.
- Trained and coached senior leaders in methodologies for Operational Excellence.
Jan 2015 - Dec 2017
2 yearsOn-site
Global Director, Production and Capacity Planning
Klöckner Pentaplast
- Led production planning and capacity management teams for 18 production sites globally.
- Structured processes and built programs to achieve order-to-ship lead time reductions, improved asset utilizations and production cost efficiencies globally.
- Defined and led the transformation from a regional supply chain structure to a global supply chain structure.
Jan 2013 - Dec 2016
4 yearsOn-site
Director Supply Chain Europe & Asia
Klöckner Pentaplast
- Directed Supply Chain operations for 9 production sites across Europe and Asia.
- Led 12 direct reports, 125 employees in production planning, materials management and distribution functions for 3 strategic business segments generating €700M annual net sales.
- Developed supply chain configurations and service level agreements aligned to business go-to-market strategies.
- Managed site and regional capacities to ensure improved production and delivery performance.
- Optimized €45M in inventories.
- Designed and implemented standardized S&OP process.
Jan 2009 - Dec 2014
4 yearsOperational Excellence Leader, EMEA
SPX Corporation
- Assessed operational performance and supported business leaders to develop improvement initiatives and strategies for on-time delivery, lead time reduction, and throughput acceleration.
- Consulted and trained business leaders and their operational teams in the application of Lean methodologies for improved supply chain, manufacturing and transactional operations performance.
- Coached, led, trained and facilitated continuous improvement project teams in the deployment of Lean and operational improvement projects.
Jan 2009 - Dec 2014
4 yearsProduction Leader
SPX Flow Technology
- Led the Manufacturing, Assembly, Test, Warehouse and Shipping operations for a €60M revenue industrial pump production facility.
- Responsible for 110 employees, daily production output to meet customer on-time delivery commitments, materials and manufacturing throughput improvements and revenue commitments.
Jan 2007 - Dec 2010
4 yearsDirector Six Sigma & Lean
Procise Management Consultancy GmbH
- Developed strategic concepts and consulted client senior management teams in use of Six Sigma and Lean for overall business process performance management and improvement.
- Led and mentored team of consultants in management consulting projects related to strategy development, process improvement and process management.
Jan 2005 - Dec 2008
2 yearsLean & Six Sigma Master Black Belt / Country Quality Leader
GE Commercial Finance, Fleet Services Europe
- Led Lean and Six Sigma deployment to deliver significant financial growth opportunities and cycle time, defect and cost reductions in fleet maintenance and operations processes across Europe.
- Developed and implemented key performance indicators and aligned process improvements with strategic business plans.
- Led team of 5 Black Belts and mentored projects that delivered significant process improvements at local and national level.
Jan 2004 - Dec 2006
3 yearsDirector, Supply Chain & Information Technology
Honeywell Aerospace, GmbH
- Directed Supply Chain operations for a $225M Aerospace repair service center in Europe.
- Led 6 direct reports and 70 employees in the repair and overhaul materials procurement, strategic sourcing, logistics, indirect sourcing and IT functions.
- Developed and implemented strategies and programs to improve engine and components repair cycle times, global supplier base performance, logistics network velocity.
- Optimized purchase base of $125M and operational budget of $9.5M.
Jan 2003 - Dec 2004
2 yearsSix Sigma Quality Leader, European Indirect Sourcing
GE Europe
- Developed Quality Program deployment plans, led and mentored Six Sigma Quality and Transactional / Service Lean projects to optimize Indirect Sourcing processes across multiple GE businesses in Europe.
- Led business Quality teams in Change Management and Quality Project management.
Jan 1997 - Dec 2004
7 yearsVarious Supply Chain leadership roles
GE Transportation Systems, GE Aircraft Engines and GE Europe
Jan 1996 - Dec 1998
2 yearsDirector, Logistics
United States Army
- Developed and implemented all maintenance, transportation, supply and procurement plans and programs to support 700 soldiers, equipment valued at $580 million, 48 advanced attack helicopters and 200 vehicles.
Jan 1994 - Dec 1997
2 yearsGeneral Manager (Commander), Aviation Maintenance Company
United States Army
- Directed complete maintenance program for fleet of 30 advanced attack helicopters and support equipment.
Jan 1987 - Dec 1998
10 yearsCaptain, Aviation Branch
United States Army
Summary
A seasoned leader, with 25+ years of experience leading large Operations, Supply Chains and Operational Excellence organizations to deliver better performance and results, across multiple industries, in companies with global footprints.
Languages
English
Native
German
Advanced
Education
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Europe
Master of Science · Aerospace Management
Towson State University
Bachelor of Science · Sociology · Towson, United States
Certifications & licenses
General Electric Six Sigma Quality Training, Black Belt / Master Black Belt
General Electric
Maintenance Manager & Maintenance Test Pilot Course
U.S. Army
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