Volker S.
Expert in Process Optimization & Shopfloor Management
Experience
Plant Manager ATT division
Fa. Klingelnberg AG
Vacancy coverage as Plant Manager ATT division
Process optimizations
Reduction of lead times
Reorganization of the ATT division
Increase of OTIF from 73% to 92%
More flexible staff deployment through internal equipment training
Integration of a new cooperation partner
Implementation of an MDE system
Plant Manager
INGUN Prüfmittelbau GmbH
Vacancy coverage as Plant Manager
Process analyses and optimizations
Robust departmental structures
Development of production KPIs
Establishment of a professional communication structure
Increase of OTD from 65% to 92%
Optimization of programming and setup processes
Reduction of machine downtime by 25%
Stabilized processes through focused attention on equipment disruptions
Plant Manager
Friedr. Deutsch Metallwerk GmbH
Vacancy coverage as Plant Manager
Workflow and process optimizations
Optimization of the organizational structure
Know-how training and documentation
Development of a new company organization chart
Creation of a “Best Practice” documentation
Improvement of productivity by more than 10%
Interim Operations Manager
Voestalpine HPM Deutschland GmbH
Analysis and optimization of service processes
Vacancy coverage
Improvement of delivery reliability to over 95%
Reduction of lead times by over 40%
Onboarding of a new plant manager
Interim Production Manager
TMD Friction GmbH
Optimization of production processes
Development of key production metrics
Quality improvements
Establishment of a metric system
Increase of delivery reliability by 15%
Reduction of scrap rate by 25% for OEM parts
Training of a new production manager
Production Manager Coating and Assembly
Techniplas NRW GmbH & Co. KG
Interim cover as Production Manager Coating and Assembly
Optimizing process workflows
Using the ERP system
Increased productivity by 15%
Reduced scrap rate by 20%
Determined production metrics
Partner, Expert in Restructuring, Process Optimization and Interim Management
F&P Executive Solutions AG
- Consulting in restructuring, process optimization, and interim management
Operations Manager Aluminum Slag Recycling
Real Alloy Norway AS
Interim cover as Operations Manager Aluminum Slag Recycling
Optimizing process workflows
Developed a preventive maintenance concept
Investment planning
Project management to increase production capacity
Onboarded a new operations manager
Increased production capacity by >50%
Increased productivity by >50%
Reduced downtime by 15%
Captured, allocated and visualized maintenance and inspection costs
Project Manager for Fine Wire Production
Heraeus Deutschland GmbH
Project management of optimizations in fine wire production
Revised the tooling concept
Reduced manufacturing costs by >€1.5M
Implemented in-house tool machining
Increased manufacturing depth
No know-how transfer to external suppliers
Maintenance and Operations Manager
AURUBIS AG
Implemented a maintenance and repair concept
Set up work planning for maintenance and repair of large-scale equipment
Staff training
Ensured documentation
Planned maintenance and repair measures according to specifications
Reduced downtime by 10%
Insolvency Consultant
Voss GmbH
Advising on insolvency proceedings for the aluminum die-casting plant
Ensuring material supply
Resource planning
Process optimizations
Integration into a new corporate group
Freelance Consulting Engineer
Schreiner-Consult
- Main consulting areas: metal production, metal processing, shopfloor management
- Process analysis and optimization
- Restructuring and new organizational setup
- Interim management
Production Manager
Technoform Extrusion Tooling GmbH
Strategic business planning
Analysis and optimization of manufacturing processes
Implementation of ERP systems
Improvement of internal and external logistics
Centralization of production at a single site
Restructuring of production
Integration of production planning
Visualization of production processes
Determination of production key figures
Production Manager
Ferdinand Wagner GmbH
Strategic business planning
Integration into a new corporate group
Technical customer consulting
Company certification to ISO 9001
Completion of the integration project in the Zapp Group
Transparency in the Chinese manufacturing market
Productivity increase by over 60%
On-site technical customer consulting
Operations Manager
ATEX Filter GmbH
Strategic business planning
Analysis and improvement of production processes
Optimization of information flow between management and production
Organizational restructuring
Integration of external production
Personnel development and training
Reduction of in-house inventory by 15%
Mitigation of machine bottlenecks
Improvement of machine availability by 10%
Increase in employee flexibility
Reduction of lead times by 8%
Plant Manager / Authorized Signatory
Betafence Deutschland GmbH
Strategic (partial) corporate planning
Analysis and improvement of production processes
Managing temporary labor according to seasonality
Quotation calculations for welded mesh and fence panels
Environmental management (filters, soil analyses)
Personnel development and training
Make-or-buy management for basic manufacturing
10% WIP reduction through logistics optimization
98% on-time delivery in the DIY retail sector
Enforced a full continuous shift on bottleneck machines
Reduction of absenteeism and workplace accidents
8% increase in overall productivity
Plant Manager
Lydall Gerhardi GmbH
Optimization of production flow (production data)
Changeover time planning
Improvement of production quality and production planning
Consistent use of the XPPS system
Implementation of TS 16949 certification
Increase in just-in-time reliability
Increase in machine availability
KAIZEN for error reduction
KANBAN for inventory optimization
Technical Director
Postel Druckguss GmbH
Participation in corporate planning
Development and improvement of plant and process technology
Technical customer support
Investment management
Establishment of a reporting system with key metrics
Development from component to system base supplier
Introduction of handling robots for part removal and stamping
Integration of customers into development processes
Certification to ISO 9000:2000
Replacement of mechanical machining with tooling
Plant Manager / Authorized Signatory
Sprint Métal Edelstahlziehereien GmbH
Restructuring of production and investment planning
Budget and results responsibility
Quality and productivity improvement processes
Integration of work preparation
Technical consulting and customer support
Recruitment, development, and layoffs
Centralization of wet drawing production with a modern layout
Surface measurement and evaluation in an EU project
Improved cooperation between sites through cross-training
Introduction of batch traceability
About 20% productivity increase through new layout and lean implementations
Establishment of supply chain management
Introduction of an in-house suggestion system
Production Manager, Semi-Finished Goods Division
Ferdinand Wagner GmbH & Co.
Ensuring production flow and quality
Maintaining a high level of rationalization
Integration of new materials
Investment planning
Representation in labor and accident litigation in court
Establishment of a titanium profile manufacturing line
Introduction of residue-free tool coating
Improvement of productivity
Implementation of titanium production
Reduction of disruptions through strict regulations
Project and commissioning engineer for continuous casting plants
Mannesmann DEMAG Hüttentechnik
Planning of continuous casting plants
Metallurgical commissioning
Support of process engineering for bloom and billet plants
Preparation of metallurgical guarantees
Design of secondary cooling and refractory linings
Development of specialized knowledge in horizontal continuous casting
Building multicultural empathy
Ensuring business fluent English skills
Summary
Leadership doesn't mean being the best. It means making everyone else better.
As a metallurgist and process optimization expert, I take on projects at internationally operating metalworking companies and offer my support to cover vacancies.
The result is—depending on the task—a reduction in production costs, an improvement in product quality, and motivated employees who sustainably apply the improvements we achieved together.
My many years of professional experience and hands-on mentality are the guarantee for successful, fast, and professional handling of complex projects.
Languages
Education
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering · Mechanical Engineering
Certifications & licenses
Reference Letter
Klingelnberg AG · Hückeswagen, Germany
IATF 16949
ISO 9001
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