Stephan (Christoph) Fritsch
Managing Partner
Experience
Consultant
Werkzeugbau
The project included the implementation of SAP S4HANA including EWM. The client manufactures tools for the international market, processing 300 production orders and 2000 shipments daily. The project started with the "Explore phase" where the targeted business and SAP processes were defined, and ended when the productivity goals with S4HANA were reached. My role was key-user trainer and optimizing the live processes.
Managing Partner
Efficient Management Consultants
- Consulting for production ramp-up and restructuring
- Special projects
- Implementation of production systems
- Support for audits (ISO 9001, ISO 13485, VDA 6.2, etc.)
- Strategy development
- Industries: medical technology, energy and electronics, machinery and plant engineering
CEO
REFU Elektronik GmbH & REFU Hungary Kft
Restructuring a high-performance electronics company to grow revenue from €20 million to €150 million
Leading a development and series production project worth over €100 million for a home storage system (SENEC-Home.V4)
Establishing a manufacturing company/factory in Hungary
Establishing a subsidiary for commercial storage systems (REFU Storage System GmbH)
Leading procurement
Development and industrialization of high-performance electronics including software (energy management systems) and the full supply chain
Planning and implementing a high-volume production line with full MES/ERP implementation
Managing the COVID pandemic and related HR challenges
Experience in P&L, balance sheet, and cash management
Executing a company sale (M&A) of PRETTL Beteiligungs Holding
Vice President of Production
Richard Wolf GmbH
Responsible for a production volume of about €170 million per year in Class 2 and 1 medical products
Member of executive management
Managing about 840 employees and acting as authorized representative for two subsidiaries
Cross-functional strategy development and implementation for four international production sites
Responsible for the main production site including planning and control, engineering, industrial technology, design, quality assurance, health and safety
Implementing a company-wide value creation system and EN ISO 13485/2016 and MDR
Leading a change process in the medical device industry
Implementing lean manufacturing for endoscopes (productivity increase +30%)
Implementing a standalone QMS for Class 2 medical devices
Designing and implementing a rolling forecast process (sales, service, purchasing, production)
Conducting international audits
Consultant & Senior Consultant
Porsche Consulting GmbH
Conducting projects focused on production, corporate logistics and supply chain, production planning and control, and MRP planning
Developing methods to implement automotive processes into the business of machinery and plant manufacturers
Leading and executing projects under changing conditions and with various clients
Strong analytical skills and quick adaptation to people with different goals and backgrounds
Solid knowledge in various business areas (electronics, battery manufacturing, automotive, cruise ship building, luxury goods, etc.)
Head of Final Assembly
TRUMPF Photonics Inc
Production and internal sales process for approximately USD 55 million per year of high-power semiconductor laser devices
Process engineering for assembly, parts cleaning, incoming inspection, and supplier return processes
Launch of new products
Leading and developing a team of 15 employees, including recruiting technicians
Continuous improvement initiatives and optimization of the assembly process
Coaching technicians and managing projects
Increased production by 300% within 2.5 years
Implemented a simplified kanban-based logistics approach
Defined specifications for a new solvent-based cleaning system and led its procurement
Implemented a shop floor management approach with cascading KPIs for the assembly line
SYNCHRO Specialist
TRUMPF-Laser GmbH & Co. KG
Analysis, structuring, and organization of complex production processes, including process-optimized plant layouts
Value stream analysis and design
Organizing and facilitating workshops
Developing and delivering employee training
Developing and improving the TRUMPF Production System (SYNCHRO)
Designing fixtures
Launching new products
Serving as an examiner for IHK apprentices for Lean Engineer certification
Planning and implementing lean manufacturing improvements
Introducing a new product line
Developing a simulation game for warehousing concepts (inventory vs. JIT)
Diploma Thesis
Knauf PFT GmbH & Co. KG
Thesis topic: 'Process optimization using the example of sheet bending on a press brake, Iphofen, Germany' (Grade 1)
Process analysis, mapping, and design
Return on investment calculation for investments
Supplier evaluation and negotiations
R&D Intern, Power Tools
BOSCH Lawn & Garden
Product research and development for garden tools
Preparation for Blue Angel certification
Conducting endurance tests and improving performance
Initial testing of new designs
Product development process
Technical mechanics and fluid mechanics
Working in the noise testing lab
Application of ISO 14001
Apprenticeship as an Industrial Mechanic in Machine and System Technology
August Strecker GmbH & Co. KG
- Metalworking with and without machine tools, including CNC
- Assembly and pneumatics
- Creating technical drawings
- Final exam passed six months early
Industries Experience
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Experienced in Manufacturing (26 years), Energy (6 years), Healthcare (6 years), and Automotive (3 years).
Business Areas Experience
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Experienced in Production (21.5 years), Operations (14 years), Supply Chain Management (11 years), Quality Assurance (8 years), Product Development (5 years), and Strategy (3 years).
Skills
- Very Good Knowledge Of Ms Office, Sap R/3, Solid Works, Autocad
Languages
Education
Darmstadt University of Applied Sciences
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (FH), specializing in process and manufacturing engineering · Mechanical Engineering · Darmstadt, Germany
Friedrich-Dessauer School
Technical college entrance qualification · Mechanical Engineering · Limburg, Germany
August Strecker GmbH & Co. KG
Apprenticeship as Industrial Mechanic in Machinery and Systems Technology · Industrial Mechanic in Machinery and Systems Technology · Limburg, Germany
Certifications & licenses
Train The Trainer
Festo Consulting
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