Robert Olz - Interim SQM Plastics

Q: Where is Robert based?

Robert is based in Widnau, Switzerland and prefers 100% remote projects.

Q: What languages does Robert speak?

Robert speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), French (Elementary) .

Q: How many years of experience does Robert have?

Robert has at least 44 years of experience. During this time, Robert has worked in at least 26 different roles and for 32 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 4 months . Note that Robert may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Robert's latest experience?

Robert's most recent position is Interim SQM Plastics at thyssenkrupp Automotive, tkDC Dynamic Components .

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

In recent years, Robert has worked for thyssenkrupp Automotive, tkDC Dynamic Components , VAT Group AG , SwissOptic AG, Jenoptik , Metzner Maschinenbau GmbH , and Dietz-Technoplast GmbH .

Q: Which industries is Robert most experienced in?

Robert is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing , Automotive , and Chemical . Robert also has some experience in Construction , Healthcare , and Telecommunication .

Q: Which business areas is Robert most experienced in?

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

Q: Which industries has Robert worked in recently?

Robert has recently worked in industries like Automotive and Manufacturing .

Q: Which business areas has Robert worked in recently?

Robert has recently worked in business areas like Operations , Production/Manufacturing , and Supply Chain Management .

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Widnau, Switzerland

Experience

Jun 2023 - Present

2 years 10 months

Liechtenstein

Interim SQM Plastics

thyssenkrupp Automotive, tkDC Dynamic Components

Supplier management
Conducting SQI audits
Supporting sustainability activities

Aug 2022 - Present

3 years 8 months

Sennwald, Switzerland

Interim Head of Assembly

VAT Group AG

Assembly planning support
Prioritization of orders and projects
Employee recruitment
Management of cleanroom production
Monitoring assembly processes

Apr 2021 - Jun 2022

1 year 3 months

Au, Switzerland

Interim Operations Manager

SwissOptic AG, Jenoptik

Head of operations with responsibility for the entire production
Implementation and monitoring of KPIs
Shop floor management
Maintenance
Supply chain management (SCM) and production planning (AVOR)
Process optimization
Expanded executive management tasks

Mar 2021 - Apr 2021

2 months

Neu-Ulm, Germany

Interim SCM Manager

Metzner Maschinenbau GmbH

Planning support for projects and production
Prioritization of orders
Monitoring assembly
Project progress control

Nov 2020 - Apr 2021

6 months

Heroldstatt, Germany

Interim Project Manager

Dietz-Technoplast GmbH

Project planning of leather-covered interior and seat parts for the Porsche Panamera
Conducting and participating in task force meetings

May 2020 - Sep 2020

5 months

Bonn, Germany

Interim Launch Manager

Magnetfabrik Bonn

Task force work together with Bosch
Developed process optimization proposals
Managed ramp-up activities for automotive sensor magnets

Oct 2019 - Dec 2019

3 months

Woodstock, United States

Interim Launch Manager

Möller-Tech, AKKA, UTPB

Analyzed manufacturing issues
Identified and addressed ramp-up challenges
Developed process optimization proposals
Supported PPAP activities

Jul 2019 - Aug 2019

2 months

Nýřany, Czech Republic

Interim Process Analyst

U-SHIN

Analyzed processes for electronic tailgate openers
Assessed two laser welding systems
Developed process optimization proposals

Apr 2019 - Aug 2019

5 months

Schwanenstadt, Austria

Interim Project Manager

Ulbrichts GmbH

Developed electroplated emblems
Managed projects for emblems and exterior parts
Optimized manufacturing processes

Dec 2018 - May 2019

6 months

Laichingen, Germany

Interim Supplier Manager

MAYER GmbH

Evaluated and developed suppliers
Conducted value analyses
Optimized processes
Supported certification activities according to ISO 16949

Sep 2018 - Dec 2018

4 months

Darmstadt, Germany

Interim Lecturer

FAIN GmbH, IHK

Conducting webinars for aspiring industrial supervisors in plastics and rubber
Training on plastics technology topics
Preparing for the master craftsman exam

Jun 2018 - Aug 2018

3 months

Aschaffenburg, Germany

Commodity Manager

KION Group AG

Supplier assessment and development
Identifying and implementing cost reduction opportunities
Supplier selection for new projects
Conducting manufacturing analyses at suppliers
Identifying savings opportunities
Production control for problem suppliers
Process evaluation and review

Dec 2017 - Mar 2018

4 months

Liechtenstein

Supplier Manager

ThyssenKrupp Presta

Supplier evaluation and development for a Tier 1 automotive supplier
Process optimization at suppliers
Conducting audits
Monitoring progress of measures

Oct 2017 - Nov 2017

2 months

Unna, Germany

Interim PLT

BMW AG

Assessing injection molding production and assembly of door panels
Optimizing processes in injection molding and assembly
Developing proposals for maintenance

Sep 2017 - Sep 2017

1 month

Schwaikheim, Germany

Interim Production Manager

Freeglass GmbH & Co KG

Process and workflow optimization during the start-up of a new project in the automotive supply industry

Jul 2017 - Sep 2017

3 months

Legnica, Poland

Interim Project Manager

Faurecia Angell-Demmel GmbH

Development support for the interior of the new BMW Z4
Process optimization in interior manufacturing
International tool support
Support during the start-up at the Legnica plant

May 2017 - Jun 2017

2 months

Gleisdorf, Austria

Interim Market Research

Bublon GmbH

Market research for the lightweight filler Bublon
Analysis of Bublon's use in plastics, coatings, and adhesives

Mar 2017 - Apr 2017

2 months

Hanover, Germany

Interim M&A

Hannover Finanz GmbH

Exploring investment opportunities
Technical and specialist support during M&A reviews
Advising the financial service provider

Mar 2016 - Feb 2017

1 year

Munich, Germany

Interim Development

Huawei R&D München

Basic development for new antenna generations in the 5G environment
Support on all plastics issues
Use of 3D-MID technology
Use of organo sheets

May 2014 - Apr 2016

2 years

Oppenweiler, Germany

Interim Project Manager

Murrplastik Produktionstechnik

Project management for actuators and U-doses in the automotive industry
Coordination with various OEMs
Part costing
Planning assembly processes
Tool management for prototypes and production
Conducting FMEA
Supplier management

Jan 2014 - Mar 2014

3 months

Wangen im Allgäu, Germany

Interim Assembly Manager

ADOMA

Oversaw assembly
Planned shifts and managed staff
Optimized processes
Produced hygiene products for schools and dental practices in a cleanroom
Organized printing and sterilization
Implemented GMT processes

May 2013 - Dec 2013

8 months

Hohentengen, Germany

Interim Project Manager

Becker Kunststofftechnik

Project management for interior parts of the Audi Q7
Coordination with external development and system supplier I-Tafel
Coordination and approval of parts with the OEM Audi
Tool management

Jun 2012 - Present

13 years 10 months

Interim Management

IngBOlz GmbH

Freelance interim management for clients in the automotive, electronics, and plastics industries

May 2012 - Mar 2013

11 months

Ulm, Germany

Interim Development

Mayser Sicherheitstechnik

Development and evaluation of a new joining technology
Testing at lab scale and transfer to a series product
Production support
Quality assurance and testing
Assembly cost calculation
Sourcing of alternative materials

Jul 2010 - May 2012

1 year 11 months

Ehingen, Germany

Site Manager Ehingen

Mohr-Präzisionsteile, GM Tec, KAP

Site management for the production of spur and worm gears
Restructuring with relocation of machines and automation
Procurement of new and optimization of existing production cells
Technical support for the site in Belarus
Responsibility for in-house toolmaking
Plant layout planning and infrastructure expansion
International supply chain management
Direct reporting to the managing director
Leading around 125 employees

Jun 2008 - Oct 2009

1 year 5 months

Türkheim, Germany

Head of Engineering and Sales

HTP-Motion, HTI, former Salamander

Site management, project management, and sales responsibility
Production and assembly support
Cleanroom manufacturing and assembly of dental devices and mixing parts
Development activities
Own mold design and toolmaking
Tool management
Application engineering and material selection
Reporting to management with cross-site responsibility
Regular coordination with Tier 1 customers
Execution of PPAP and APQP
Interior responsibility for the Porsche Panamera
Managing about 25 direct reports and about 125 employees at the site
Plant shutdown and relocation to Austrian and Slovak facilities

Apr 2002 - May 2008

6 years 2 months

Gerstetten, Germany

Tooling Project Manager

Gardena, Husqvarna

International customer support and project management
Sales support
Application engineering and plastic-oriented part design
Support for in-house development and coordination of external developers
Part cost calculation
Tool management
PPAP coordination with international customers

Sep 1994 - Mar 2002

7 years 7 months

Bad Urach, Germany

Head of Market and Technology

Magura, MBG

Building a plastics technology profit center
Restructuring from hierarchical to process-oriented organization
Establishing an independent quality assurance
Application engineering and plastics support internally and externally (e.g. BMW Motorcycles, Festo, Rieber)
Setting up in-house mold design and toolmaking
Developing mechatronic assemblies in collaboration with bebro-electronic
Establishing a plastics production facility in the Czech Republic
Building the web presence and network structure
Negotiations with customers and suppliers
Preparation of specifications, procurement, and negotiation of equipment and automation systems
Budget and revenue responsibility
Reporting to management
Leading 4 direct reports and a profit center with about 60 employees in a 3-shift operation
Supporting customers from the automotive and pneumatics sectors

Jul 1991 - Aug 1994

3 years 2 months

Nersingen, Germany

Deputy Department Manager

Hilti Kunststofftechnik

Personnel planning for a 3-shift operation, 7 days a week
Maintenance of over 100 injection molding machines
Setting up an electronic plant board with BDE support
Support for production planning, production, and assembly
Participation in regular management meetings
Team member for new developments, including cost calculation and project management
Leading 4 directly reporting foremen and about 100 production staff

Aug 1986 - Jun 1991

4 years 11 months

Rapperswil-Jona, Switzerland

Group Leader

Geberit AG

Development support through plastic-oriented part design
Material selection and rheological calculations
Part cost calculation and competitor analyses
Technological support for the main plant and subsidiaries
Introduction of new production processes (2K, GID, LSR)
Process optimization
Core member in development
Managing a plant with about 800 employees, over 100 injection molding machines, presses, and blow molding machines
Building an expert system
Reporting to the CEO and division manager
Leading a team of 5 direct reports

Apr 1985 - Jul 1986

1 year 4 months

Korneuburg, Austria

Operations Assistant

HB Plastic, SFS-intec

Order planning
Production support
Tool design and tool management
Setting up quality assurance according to Q101
Coordination with Tier-1 customers for safety components (seatbelt systems)
Assembly support
Application engineering
Reporting to management
Setting up a skin-stamping production line (polishing stainless steel tubes, handle assembly, sterilization)
Working in a plant with approx. 50 employees

Oct 1981 - Mar 1985

3 years 6 months

Vienna, Austria

Technical Officer

Austrian Research Institute, ÖFI

Establishing the plastics division in construction together with a civil engineer
Conducting industrial and research projects
Supervising the renovation of the Albertina in Vienna
Developing and testing crack-bridging coatings
Working with polymer concrete, similar to the work at SKZ in Würzburg

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 (40 years), Automotive (24 years), Chemical (3.5 years), Construction (3.5 years), Healthcare (1.5 years), and Telecommunication (1 year).

Manufacturing

Automotive

Chemical

Construction

Healthcare

Telecommunication

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 Production (27 years), Product Development (26 years), Operations (25 years), Quality Assurance (19.5 years), Project Management (18 years), and Supply Chain Management (8 years).

Production

Product Development

Operations

Quality Assurance

Project Management

Supply Chain Management

Skills

Injection Molding Technology And Its Special Processes
3d-mid
2k
Gid
Part Design
Part Costing
Process Optimization
Automation
Process Engineering
Tool Design
Quality Assurance
Material Selection
Extrusion
Cae
Computer Skills (Ms Office, Ms Project, Sap)
Extensive Responsibility As Plant/production Manager, From Idea/inquiry, Costing, Design, Prototypes, Project Management To Process Optimization And Training.
Industry Experience: Automotive, Pneumatics, Sanitary, Electronics, Mechatronics, Some Medical, Glass
Range Of Parts: Tank Units, Pneumatic Valves, Metal Inserts, Gears, Interior, 2k Mixers
Leadership Responsibility: 175 Blue-collar Employees, Approx. €70m Turnover
International Experience: Dach, Czech Republic, Portugal, Italy, Asia (China, Taiwan, Korea), Usa

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

French

Elementary

Education

Danube University Krems

MBA · Executive MBA · Krems an der Donau, Austria

TGM Vienna, Laboratory for Plastics Technology (LKT)

Studies · Plastics Technology · Vienna, Austria

Certifications & licenses

Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt

Profile

Created

November 2024

Last Update

July 2025

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Where is Robert based?

Robert is based in Widnau, Switzerland and prefers 100% remote projects.

What languages does Robert speak?

Robert speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), French (Elementary).

How many years of experience does Robert have?

Robert has at least 44 years of experience. During this time, Robert has worked in at least 26 different roles and for 32 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 4 months. Note that Robert may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Robert be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Robert would be well-suited for roles such as: Interim SQM Plastics, Interim Head of Assembly, Interim Operations Manager.

What is Robert's latest experience?

Robert's most recent position is Interim SQM Plastics at thyssenkrupp Automotive, tkDC Dynamic Components.

What companies has Robert worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Robert has worked for thyssenkrupp Automotive, tkDC Dynamic Components, VAT Group AG, SwissOptic AG, Jenoptik, Metzner Maschinenbau GmbH, and Dietz-Technoplast GmbH.

Which industries is Robert most experienced in?

Robert is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing, Automotive, and Chemical. Robert also has some experience in Construction, Healthcare, and Telecommunication.

Which business areas is Robert most experienced in?

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

Which industries has Robert worked in recently?

Robert has recently worked in industries like Automotive and Manufacturing.

Which business areas has Robert worked in recently?

Robert has recently worked in business areas like Operations, Production/Manufacturing, and Supply Chain Management.

What is Robert's education?

Robert holds a Master in Executive MBA from Danube University Krems.

Does Robert have any certificates?

Robert has 1 certificate: Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt.

What is the availability of Robert?

Robert is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Robert?

Robert's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.