Sascha Mondon - Operations, Transformation, Lean & Operational Excellence

Q: Where is Sascha based?

Sascha is based in Hamburg, Germany .

Q: What languages does Sascha speak?

Sascha speaks the following languages: German (Native), Japanese (Native), English (Advanced), French (Intermediate) .

Q: How many years of experience does Sascha have?

Sascha has at least 20 years of experience. During this time, Sascha has worked in at least 14 different roles and for 13 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 5 months . Note that Sascha may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Sascha's latest experience?

Sascha's most recent position is Senior Director Lab Transformation (CEO Office) at Amedes Group .

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

In recent years, Sascha has worked for Amedes Group , Aesku.Group , Mondon Business Transformation Consulting , Eurofins Scientific SE , and University of Hamburg .

Q: Which industries is Sascha most experienced in?

Sascha is most experienced in industries like Professional Services , Manufacturing , and Food and Beverage . Sascha also has some experience in Automotive , Education , and Healthcare .

Q: Which business areas is Sascha most experienced in?

Sascha is most experienced in business areas like Operations , Human Resources (HR) , and Strategy and Planning . Sascha also has some experience in Project Management , Quality Assurance (QA) , and Marketing .

Q: Which industries has Sascha worked in recently?

Sascha has recently worked in industries like Professional Services , Healthcare , and Biotechnology .

Q: Which business areas has Sascha worked in recently?

Sascha has recently worked in business areas like Human Resources (HR) , Strategy and Planning , and Operations .

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Hamburg, Germany

Experience

Jan 2025 - Jul 2025

7 months

Hamburg, Germany

Senior Director Lab Transformation (CEO Office)

Amedes Group

Leading the group's transformation program task force on behalf of the CEO and representing the CEO at the sites on operational and transformation executive managerial matters
Operational & (digital) transformation advisor to the CEO
Operational stabilisation of the group during a group-wide Operational Excellence and Lean transformation program consisting of process improvement, digitalisation and sourcing consolidation
Increasing efficiency through automation and AI application in close collaboration with the CIO
Improvement of the central IT, Finance and HR departments
Management of the OpEx Teams and advisor to the VP Operational Excellence
Stakeholder management of shareholders, business entities and employee representatives

Feb 2024 - Dec 2024

11 months

Wendelsheim, Germany

Senior Director Operations & Business Transformation

Aesku.Group

Member of the Executive Management team reporting to the founder and CEO
Global lead of Operations divisions and departments concerning the manufacturing and delivery of clinical diagnostics instruments and reagents mainly in the field of ELISA & IFA autoimmunity testing for 4 sites in Germany and the US
Leading 80+ FTEs in Supply Chain Management, Production, Quality Control, Assembly, Dispatch, Shipping, Purchasing and Order Processing across the end-to-end value stream
Establishing management infrastructure by introducing project management framework and methods, setting-up cross-functional steering committees and initiating problem-solving workgroups
Leading the business's holistic organisational and digital transformation as well as in the context of the industry transitioning to EU MDR & IVDR
Providing training & coaching and leading workshops in lean management, supply chain management and structured problem solving

Jul 2023 - Dec 2025

2 years 6 months

Frankfurt, Germany

Business Transformation Management Consultant

Mondon Business Transformation Consulting

Self-employed Business Transformation, Lean & Operational Excellence and Organisational Development advisor and management consultant in TIC, MedTech, Manufacturing & other industries
Strategic advisor, implementation consultant and trainer at EVANA AG, a PropTech AI SaaS start-up, leading implementation activities at real estate & property management clients
Strategic advisor, transformation consultant and mentor at the Bavarian state office and laboratory for health and food safety (Bayrisches Landesamt für Gesundheit und Lebensmittelsicherheit)
Strategic advisor and business development at an e-commerce group in wine, travel & events
Business development, sales and marketing for an AI-enhanced classical music composition software
Moderating workshops and providing training in Leadership, Team Building and Lean Management

Nov 2020 - Oct 2023

3 years

Frankfurt, Germany

Director Business Transformation

Eurofins Scientific SE

Advisory, governance and implementation of strategical & digital transformation programs and projects of Eurofins Technologies Europe, the in vitro diagnostics & medtech group of Eurofins
Strategic advisor to the clinical as well as industrial business line leaders with 4+ subsidiaries each
Corporate development & implementation of the continental operational footprint, Operational Excellence strategy, M&A and post-merger integration project management
Orchestrated the successful post-merger integration of two companies with 70+ FTE each into a single joint operations company, interim line leadership, establishing and forming part of the Executive Management Team, directing 20 workstreams and respective leaders & teams
Led foundational activities, e.g. strategy development & deployment, Performance Management framework (OKR), organisational and job structure, commercial & customer care organisation set-up
Led and conducted value stream mapping and harmonisation of two manufacturing systems into one
Digital transformation advisor concerning CRM, ERP, Ticketing System consolidation and implementation
Directing the multi-site ramp-up of SARS CoV2 PCR test kit production lines during the pandemic

Oct 2019 - Feb 2023

3 years 5 months

Hamburg, Germany

Lecturer

University of Hamburg

Lecturing Lean Management to Food Chemistry students as part of the lecture course Laboratory Management

Dec 2017 - Oct 2020

2 years 11 months

Hamburg, Germany

Director Operational Excellence & Lean

Eurofins Scientific SE

Acted as strategic advisor to the Regional Managing Director and National Managing Directors
Business partner of the Managing Directors of 17 German Food Testing business units
Developed and deployed the regional Operational Excellence strategy and led the operational budget performance target settings tracking on regional, national as well as business unit level
Led the central OpEx & Lean team (3 HC) + 17 Lean managers of the laboratory business units
Conducted comprehensive analyses, developed, implemented and evaluated process optimisations and business transformations in collaboration with respective leaders and staff
Achieved 12% TAT reduction of a GMO lab, making it the fastest food testing lab in the group in Europe
Comprehensive implementation of a Performance Management system for an 80 FTE Business Unit
Operational Excellence, Lean & leadership coaching and training of leaders and employees
Led an emergency task force team to recover from a global shutdown due to a high-profile IT attack
Provided strategic & (business) process consultancy to external customers (private & public sector)

Oct 2014 - Nov 2017

3 years 2 months

Hamburg, Germany

Lean Management & Transformation Senior Consultant

Lumics Consulting – McKinsey & Lufthansa Technik JV

Led in consulting projects distributed each to a third between McKinsey projects, projects for internal clients within the Lufthansa Group and external standalone clients
Performed Lean Production & Admin transformations and process optimisation projects & programs
Spearheaded the UK market as part of a successful +10% sales increase programme of a major car manufacturer, improving sales & marketing activities & developing performance management system
Implemented performance management and continuous improvement system and culture through KPI development and implementation as well as improved end-to-end operational processes at several engineering service industries, e.g. testing, inspection & certification of electrical devices, aviation MRO and railway MRO
Increased the quality performance along the engine overhaul end-to-end process
Conducted strategic restructuring projects by acting as an analytical and cross-cultural advisor

Jun 2011 - Sep 2014

3 years 4 months

Munich, Germany

Toyota Production System Inhouse Consultant, Trainer & Interpreter

Toyota Group

Worked as part of the EMEA Production Investigation Division, the group's inhouse consultancy
Served as an intercultural advisor and implementation strategy expert of continuous improvement culture across 5 European production sites, implementing the Toyota Production System (TPS)
Conducted training and consulting in German, English & Japanese on TPS and Kaizen philosophy as well as methodology for executives and employees at plants in Europe and South Africa
Managed, led and supported cross-functional improvement projects along the supply chain on Continuous Improvement, Value Stream Mapping, Shopfloor Management etc.
Got instructed on & exposed intensively to TPS and Kaizen philosophy, principles and methodologies through Executive Board members, Inhouse Consultants and other Toyota Group senior experts
Accompanied senior board member visits from Japan to the EMEA plants and vice versa European plant manager visits to Japan

Jan 2011 - Dec 2025

15 years

Intercultural Consultant, Trainer, Coordinator & Interpreter

Freelance

Provided consulting, training, coordination and interpretation services (German, Japanese, English) for clients including Adidas, AGC, Carl Zeiss Meditec AG, Daifuku, FC Bayern AG, Japanese Embassy Berlin, Japanese Society for Footcare, Sanwa Kenma Co. Ltd., Sycor mbs, Tokyo Metropolitan Police, WashTec, Xiaomi, Yomiuri Shimbun

Feb 2010 - Jul 2011

1 year 6 months

Munich, Germany

Assistant Manager and Service Lead

Tomikura GmbH / Japanese Restaurant Kaito

Handled managerial matters such as administration, purchasing, logistics, sales & marketing and HR on behalf of the Managing Director
Led service teams in the languages Japanese, German and English
Managed and executed routine tasks such as shift planning, inventory management, purchasing and order handling and customer service
Led the sales, marketing and business development activities
Implemented improvements such as stock reduction, order management optimisation, portfolio optimisation, etc.

Sep 2008 - Aug 2009

1 year

Japan

Administration Generalist and Internal Auditor

SAP AG

Was trained on SAP's Internal Audit function, governmental structures and DAX company processes, and Global Internal Audit Services (GIAS) as a department directly reporting into the CEO
Carried out statistical analyses of corporate data to generate departmental KPIs
Co-developed a revised standardised assessment process for audit results
Supported auditors in Customer Confirmation Cycles (English & French)
Co-edited the GIAS annual report for the Executive Board
Worked as part of the Japanese team within GIAS
Audited the company's governance, finance and controlling structures and processes for the Asia Pacific region
Conducted audits and investigative interviews at the Japanese & Korean subsidiaries
Acted as translator and interpreter for confidential topics to Board members and the Audit Manager

Feb 2007 - Oct 2008

1 year 9 months

Mannheim, Germany

Teaching Assistant, Student Assistant & Project Manager

University of Mannheim, Chair of Statistics and Sociological Methods

Developed the survey 'Evaluation of the 2007 Bachelor Programs' at the Faculty of Social Sciences leading a team of 3 people
Taught weekly core courses on 'Data Analytics' & 'Multivariate Analysis' with 40 students per course, marking and evaluating exams

Jun 2006 - Dec 2007

1 year 7 months

Mannheim, Germany

Interviewer

University of Mannheim, Prof. Homburg & Partner

Conducted face-to-face interviews and CATI for market and marketing research projects

Oct 2004 - Jun 2005

9 months

Sickte, Germany

Civil Service, IT Administration Support

Evangelische Stiftung Neuerkerode

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 Professional Services (16.5 years), Manufacturing (9 years), Food and Beverage (6.5 years), Automotive (6.5 years), Education (5.5 years), and Healthcare (5 years).

Professional Services

Manufacturing

Food and Beverage

Automotive

Education

Healthcare

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 (16 years), Human Resources (15 years), Strategy (15 years), Project Management (12 years), Quality Assurance (11 years), and Marketing (7 years).

Operations

Human Resources

Strategy

Project Management

Quality Assurance

Marketing

Summary

I have extensive experience driving operational excellence, transformation, and lean improvements across diverse industries such as diagnostics, medtech, manufacturing, and consulting. I have led multi-site digital transformation programs, implemented Lean strategies, and improved efficiency with automation and AI, all while establishing management structures that support sustainable growth.

I thrive on developing impactful strategies and guiding teams through complex transitions. My work consistently bridges strategic planning with practical change, ensuring processes are optimized and performance targets achieved without compromising on quality or collaboration.

Skills

Generalist With Well-founded Technical In-depth Expertise
Established Leader
Team Builder
Holistic Thinker
Problem Solver
Tech-savvy
Self-starter
Mentor & Coach
Bridge Builder
Change Maker
Fast Learner
Quick & Flexible Adapter
Substantiated Business Transformation Framework And Strategic Planning
Business Acumen
Organisational Sociology And Social Psychology For Change And Culture Creation
Operations Management
Comprehensive Performance Improvement And Process Optimisation
(Digital) Management Systems Competence
Change Implementation
Operational Excellence, Lean & Leadership Coaching And Training Of Leaders And Employees
Toyota Production System, Operational Excellence And Lean Management Expert
Structured Problem-solving Methodologies And Statistical / Data Analysis
Project Management And Method Development
Ms Office / O365: Word, Powerpoint, Excel (Incl. Vba, Powerquery), Visio, Teams
Statistical Software: Stata, Spss
Other: E.g. Ms Dynamics, Sage, Sap, Xentral, Salesforce, Zoho, Jira, Confluence, Various Lims

Languages

German

Native

Japanese

Native

English

Advanced

French

Intermediate

Education

Oct 2009 - Aug 2010

Ludwig-Maximilians-University

B.Sc./M.Sc. Statistics · Munich, Germany

Oct 2005 - Dec 2008

University of Mannheim

Bachelor of Arts · Sociology · Mannheim, Germany

Oct 1994 - Jun 2004

Ernst-Abbe Gymnasium

Abitur (A levels) · Oberkochen, Germany

...and 1 more

Certifications & licenses

SPSS

Stata

Profile

Created

January 2026

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Where is Sascha based?

Sascha is based in Hamburg, Germany.

What languages does Sascha speak?

Sascha speaks the following languages: German (Native), Japanese (Native), English (Advanced), French (Intermediate).

How many years of experience does Sascha have?

Sascha has at least 20 years of experience. During this time, Sascha has worked in at least 14 different roles and for 13 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 5 months. Note that Sascha may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Sascha be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Sascha would be well-suited for roles such as: Senior Director Lab Transformation (CEO Office), Senior Director Operations & Business Transformation, Business Transformation Management Consultant.

What is Sascha's latest experience?

Sascha's most recent position is Senior Director Lab Transformation (CEO Office) at Amedes Group.

What companies has Sascha worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Sascha has worked for Amedes Group, Aesku.Group, Mondon Business Transformation Consulting, Eurofins Scientific SE, and University of Hamburg.

Which industries is Sascha most experienced in?

Sascha is most experienced in industries like Professional Services, Manufacturing, and Food and Beverage. Sascha also has some experience in Automotive, Education, and Healthcare.

Which business areas is Sascha most experienced in?

Sascha is most experienced in business areas like Operations, Human Resources (HR), and Strategy and Planning. Sascha also has some experience in Project Management, Quality Assurance (QA), and Marketing.

Which industries has Sascha worked in recently?

Sascha has recently worked in industries like Professional Services, Healthcare, and Biotechnology.

Which business areas has Sascha worked in recently?

Sascha has recently worked in business areas like Human Resources (HR), Strategy and Planning, and Operations.

What is Sascha's education?

Sascha holds a Bachelor in Sociology from University of Mannheim.

Does Sascha have any certificates?

Sascha has 2 certificates. These include: SPSS and Stata.

What is the availability of Sascha?

Sascha is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Sascha?

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