Robert Olz - Interim SQM Plastics

Q: Where is Robert based?

Robert is based in Widnau, Switzerland .

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 42 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 .

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

In recent years, Robert has worked for Thyssenkrupp Automotive , 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 Professional Services . 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 Project Management . Robert also has some experience in Quality Assurance (QA) , Operations , and Strategy and Planning .

Q: Which industries has Robert worked in recently?

Robert has recently worked in industries like Professional Services , Manufacturing , and Automotive .

Q: Which business areas has Robert worked in recently?

Robert has recently worked in business areas like Strategy and Planning , Operations , and Production/Manufacturing .

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Widnau, Switzerland

Experience

Jun 2023 - May 2024

1 year

Liechtenstein

Interim SQM Plastics

Thyssenkrupp Automotive

Supplier management
SQI audits
Sustainability

Aug 2022 - May 2024

1 year 10 months

Sennwald, Switzerland

Interim Head of Assembly

VAT Group AG

Planning support
Prioritization
Employee recruitment
Cleanroom
Assembly supervision

Apr 2021 - Jun 2022

1 year 3 months

Au, Switzerland

Interim Operation Manager

SwissOptic AG, Jenoptik

Head of operations
Production management
Implementation and monitoring of KPIs
Shopfloor management
Maintenance
SCM
Pre-production planning and process optimization
Extended management team

Mar 2021 - Apr 2021

2 months

Neu-Ulm, Germany

Interim SCM Manager

Metzner Maschinenbau GmbH

Planning support
Prioritization
Assembly supervision
Progress monitoring

Nov 2020 - Apr 2021

6 months

Heroldstatt, Germany

Interim Project Manager

Dietz-Technoplast GmbH

Project planning of leather interior and seat parts for Porsche Panamera
Task force meetings

May 2020 - Sep 2020

5 months

Bonn, Germany

Interim Launch Manager

Magnetfabrik Bonn

Task force with Bosch
Process optimization suggestions
Project management

Oct 2019 - Dec 2019

3 months

Woodstock, United States

Interim Launch Manager

Möller-Tech, AKKA, UTPB

Analysis of manufacturing issues
Start-up difficulties
Process optimization suggestions
PPAP

Jul 2019 - Aug 2019

2 months

Erdweg, Germany

Interim Process Analyst

U-Shin

Process optimization of laser welding for electronic tailgate openings
Evaluation of two laser welding systems
Process optimization suggestions

Apr 2019 - Aug 2019

5 months

Schwanenstadt, Austria

Interim Project Manager

Ulbrichts GmbH

Development and project management of plated emblems
Process optimization

Dec 2018 - May 2019

6 months

Laichingen, Germany

Interim Supplier Manager

Mayer GmbH

Supplier evaluation and development
Value analysis
Process optimization
Certification 16.949

Sep 2018 - Dec 2018

4 months

Darmstadt, Germany

Interim Instructor

FAIN GmbH, IHK

Webinars for future industrial supervisors on plastics and rubber
Training sessions
Exam preparation for the master craftsman exam

Jun 2018 - Aug 2018

3 months

Aschaffenburg, Germany

Commodity Manager

KION Group AG

Supplier evaluation and development
Identifying and implementing cost reduction potentials
Supplier selection for new projects
Production analyses
Savings potentials
Production control with problematic suppliers
Process assessment and evaluation

Dec 2017 - Mar 2018

4 months

Liechtenstein

Supplier Manager

Thyssenkrupp Presta

Supplier evaluation and development
Process optimization
Audits
Progress monitoring

Oct 2017 - Nov 2017

2 months

Unna, Germany

Interim PLT

BMW AG

Assessment and optimization of injection molding production and assembly of door panels
Maintenance and servicing proposals

Sep 2017 - Sep 2017

1 month

Schwaikheim, Germany

Interim Production Manager

Freeglass GmbH & Co KG

Process and workflow optimization during the ramp-up of a new project

Jul 2017 - Sep 2017

3 months

Lindau, Germany

Interim Project Manager

Faurecia Angell-Demmel GmbH

Development support for the interior of the new BMW Z4
Process optimization
International tooling support
Start-up at the Legnica plant in Poland

May 2017 - Jun 2017

2 months

Gleisdorf, Austria

Interim Market Research

Bublon GmbH

Use of the lightweight filler Bublon in plastics, coatings, and adhesives

Mar 2017 - Apr 2017

2 months

Hanover, Germany

Interim M&A

Hannover Finaz GmbH

Evaluation of an investment opportunity
Professional and technical support and consulting

Mar 2016 - Feb 2017

1 year

Munich, Germany

Interim Development

Huawei R&D München

Basic development for new antenna generations
Support for all plastic-related issues
3D-MID
Organic sheets

May 2014 - Apr 2016

2 years

Oppenweiler, Germany

Interim Project Manager

Murrplastik Produktionstechnik

Development of a throttle valve, building prototypes, transfer to series production (Audi)
Project management of actuators and U-housings
Coordination with various OEMs
Part cost calculation
Assembly process
Tool management for prototypes and series
FMEA
Supplier management

Jan 2014 - Mar 2014

3 months

Wangen im Allgäu, Germany

Interim Assembly Manager

Adoma

Assembly management
Shift planning and team leadership
Process optimization
Cleanroom production of hygiene products for schools and dentists
Printing and sterilization of these
GMT

May 2013 - Dec 2013

8 months

Hohentengen, Germany

Interim Project Manager

Becker Kunststofftechnik

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

Jun 2012 - May 2024

12 years

Freelance Interim Management

IngBOlz GmbH

Member and partner in various networks like DDIM, DÖIM, VRIM, ABTF

May 2012 - Mar 2013

11 months

Ulm, Germany

Interim Development

Mayser Sicherheitstechnik

Development and evaluation of a new joining technology
Pilot testing at lab scale and transfer to a series product
Production support
Quality assurance and testing
Assembly cost calculation
Alternative material sourcing

Jul 2010 - May 2012

1 year 11 months

Ehingen, Germany

Site Manager Ehingen

Mohr-Präzisionsteile, GM Tec, KAP A

Site management
Restructuring with relocation of machines and automation
Acquisition of new and optimization of existing production cells
Technical support for the site in Belarus
In-house tool making
Plant layout planning
Infrastructure expansion
International supply chain management
Reporting to the CEO
Approx. 125 employees

Jun 2008 - Oct 2009

1 year 5 months

Türkheim, Germany

Head of Engineering and Sales

HTP-Motion, HTI

Project management of the Porsche Panamera interior, optimization of the 2K parts
Site management, project management and sales
Production and assembly support
Cleanroom manufacturing and assembly of dental devices, mixing parts
Development, own mold design and toolmaking
Tool management
Application engineering
Material selection
Reporting to management across sites
Regular coordination with Tier 1
PPAP, APQP
Interior responsibility for the Porsche Panamera
Approximately 25 direct reports
Approximately 125 employees at the site
Shutdown of the plant, relocation to the Austrian and Slovak plants

Apr 2002 - May 2008

6 years 2 months

Gerstetten, Germany

Tooling Project Manager

Gardena, Husqvarna

Project management of electronic tire pressure sensors, APQP, PPAP (OEM)
Development and production of child seats, optimization after crash tests (Römer)
International customer support and project management
Sales support, application engineering and plastic-suitable part design
Support for in-house development and coordination with 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

Project management of an automated production of overmolded magnets
Restructuring/build-up of a plastics profit center, brake parts made of plastic
Establishment of the plastics technology profit center
Restructuring from a hierarchical to a process-oriented structure
Establishment of an independent quality assurance
Application engineering and plastics support internally and externally
Own mold design and toolmaking
Mechatronics assemblies in collaboration with in-house Bebro-Electronic
Establishment of plastics production in the Czech Republic
Development of online presence and network
Negotiations with customers and suppliers
Specification sheets, procurement and negotiation of equipment and automation
Budget and revenue responsibility
Reporting to management
4 direct reports
Profit center with approx. 60 employees
3-shift operation
Customers: automotive, pneumatics

Jul 1991 - Aug 1994

3 years 2 months

Nersingen, Germany

Deputy Department Manager

Hilti - Kunststofftechnik

Personnel planning for a 7-day, 3-shift operation
Maintenance of over 100 injection molding machines
Implementation of an electronic production board with BDE support
Support for work planning, production and assembly
Regular management meetings
Team member for new developments including cost calculation and project management
4 directly reporting supervisors
Approx. 100 production employees

Aug 1986 - Jun 1991

4 years 11 months

Rapperswil-Jona, Switzerland

Group Leader

Geberit AG

Development support through plastic-suitable 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
Management team member in development
Approx. 800 employees, over 100 injection molding machines
Presses and hollow-body blow molding machines
Development of an expert system
Reporting to the executive board and division managers
Group leadership 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, tool management
Setting up quality assurance (Q101)
Coordination with Tier 1 for safety components (seat belt systems)
Assembly support
Application engineering
Reporting to management
Setting up skin stamping production
About 50 employees

Oct 1981 - Mar 1985

3 years 6 months

Vienna, Austria

Technical Officer

Austrian Research Institute, ÖFI

Developing plastics for construction with a civil engineer
Industrial and research projects
Renovation monitoring at the Albertina, Vienna
Crack-bridging coatings
Polymer concrete

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 (31.5 years), Automotive (23 years), Professional Services (12 years), Construction (8.5 years), Healthcare (1.5 years), and Telecommunication (1 year).

Manufacturing

Automotive

Professional Services

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 (26.5 years), Product Development (22.5 years), Project Management (22 years), Quality Assurance (17.5 years), Operations (14 years), and Strategy (12 years).

Production

Product Development

Project Management

Quality Assurance

Operations

Strategy

Skills

Injection Molding Technology And Its Special Processes, 3d-mid, 2k, Gid, Part Design
Part Cost Calculation, Process Optimization, Automation, Process Engineering
Tool Design, Quality Assurance, Material Selection, Automation
Extrusion, Cae, It User Skills (Ms Office, Ms Project, Sap)
Additional Studies In Advertising And Sales (Sales, Wu Vienna), Value Analysis (Kepner Tregoe)
Fmea, Project Management, Team Leadership, Conflict Management
Occupational Safety, Rhetoric, Business Administration (Fu Hagen)
Executive Mba (Danube University Krems), Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt
Comprehensive Responsibility As Plant/production Manager, From Idea/request, Costing, Design, Prototypes, Project Management To Process Optimization And Training
Industry Experience: Automotive, Pneumatics, Sanitary, Electronics, Mechatronics, Some Medical, Glass
Component Range: Tank Modules, Pneumatic Valves, Metal Inserts, Gears, Interior, 2k Mixers
Leadership Responsibility: 175 Industrial Employees, Approx. €70 Million In Revenue
International Experience: Dach Region, Czech Republic, Portugal, Italy, Asia (China, Taiwan, Korea), Usa

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

French

Elementary

Education

Sep 1975 - Jun 1980

TGM Vienna, Laboratory for Plastics Technology (LKT)

Plastics Engineering · Vienna, Austria

Danube University Krems

Executive MBA · Krems an der Donau, Austria

Certifications & licenses

Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt

Profile

Created

May 2025

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Where is Robert based?

Robert is based in Widnau, Switzerland.

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 42 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 Operation Manager.

What is Robert's latest experience?

Robert's most recent position is Interim SQM Plastics at Thyssenkrupp Automotive.

What companies has Robert worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Robert has worked for Thyssenkrupp Automotive, 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 Professional Services. 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 Project Management. Robert also has some experience in Quality Assurance (QA), Operations, and Strategy and Planning.

Which industries has Robert worked in recently?

Robert has recently worked in industries like Professional Services, Manufacturing, and Automotive.

Which business areas has Robert worked in recently?

Robert has recently worked in business areas like Strategy and Planning, Operations, and Production/Manufacturing.

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?

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