Walter W.

Production Manager

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Isen, Germany

Experience

Jan 2020 - Apr 2021
1 year 4 months

Production Manager

Biohof Hatzl

  • 26 employees
  • Over 14,000 tons packing volume per year
  • Responsible for packaging, shipping and warehousing operations
  • Provision and evaluation of operational data
  • Process optimization and quality management
  • Audit preparation and support
Jan 2016 - Dec 2020
5 years

Operations Manager

Dohme Pilzvertrieb GmbH

  • 50 employees
  • Over 7,500 tons packing volume per year
  • Responsible for packaging, technical service, warehousing, shipping and logistics (in-house and external)
  • Provision and evaluation of operational data
  • Audit preparation and support (IFS, QS-GAP, EU organic, Bioland and Regionalfenster)
  • Responsible for quality management at the site
  • Process improvements and introduction of lean tools
  • Initiation and implementation of approved continuous improvement projects at the site
  • Planning and implementation of maintenance measures for buildings, equipment and fleet
Jan 2015 - Dec 2016
2 years

Site Manager

Monaghan Mushroom Group

  • 140 employees
  • Over 4,200 tons production and packing volume per year
  • Responsible for all site operations (production, packaging, warehousing, shipping and logistics)
  • Provision, interpretation and implementation of operational and controlling data
  • Audit preparation and support (IFS, QS-GAP, EU organic)
  • Responsible for compliance with and implementation of occupational safety requirements
  • Planning and implementation of maintenance measures for buildings, equipment and fleet
  • Initiation and execution of approved continuous improvement projects at the site
Jan 2013 - Dec 2014
2 years

General Production Manager / Internal Quality Auditor

Logs & Lumber Ltd.

  • 1,200 employees
  • Processing of 85,000 m³ of tropical hardwood per year into sawn timber, planed timber and veneers
  • 1,200 m³ kiln-drying capacity
  • Responsible for meeting production targets and implementing delivery schedules for all production units
  • Responsible for forest planning, roundwood production, forestry infrastructure and logistics
  • Planning and implementation of maintenance measures for buildings, equipment and fleet
  • Provision of operational data and statistical interpretation
Jan 2005 - Dec 2013
9 years

General Manager

Gold Coast Fruits Ltd.

  • 280 employees
  • Production and export of 4,500 tons of pineapples per year
  • Project management, strategic and operational planning, financial planning and structuring, investment and contract management
  • Farm infrastructure and maintenance
  • Development of a quality management system
  • Implementation and maintenance of certifications (GlobalGAP, Fairtrade, Carbon footprint)
  • Land management and stakeholder management
Jan 1994 - Dec 2004
11 years

General Manager

Ghana Primewood Products Ltd.

  • 1,500 employees
  • Processing of 120,000 m³ of tropical hardwood per year (sawn timber, planed goods/parquet, plywood/rotary veneer and knife-cut veneer)
  • 1,000 m³ kiln drying capacity
  • Responsible for achieving company goals and strategic direction regarding concession rights, investments and marketing
  • Overhaul of the management system based on the Shingo model with AMSCO management consultants
  • Financial planning and approval of funds
  • Provision of operational data and statistical interpretation for shareholders
  • Concession and stakeholder management
Jan 1991 - Dec 1994
4 years

Head of Finance

Rudolf Kurz GmbH & Co.

  • 280 employees
  • DM 70 million in sales
  • Managed accounting and cost accounting
  • Planning and support of REFA studies
Jan 1987 - Dec 1991
5 years

Division Manager, Sawmills

Sittl & Fetsch GmbH

  • 80 employees
  • DM 21 million in sales
  • Responsible for 4 sawmills producing softwood sawn timber
  • Operational responsibility, roundwood procurement and sawn timber marketing

Skills

  • Teamwork/team Building

  • Strategic Process Thinking

  • Process Thinking

  • Communication/integration

  • Self-reliance/consistency

  • Analytical Skills

  • Solution/opportunity Focus

  • Microsoft Office Suite

  • Pr2

  • Docuframe

  • Pps

  • Minitab Statistical Analysis

Languages

German
Native
English
Advanced

Education

Augsburg University of Applied Sciences

Diploma in Business Administration · Business Administration, Marketing and Accounting · Augsburg, Germany · Thesis Grade 1

Certifications & licenses

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt

GMP/GCP Specialist

ITIL4 Foundation

PRINCE2 Foundation

SCRUM Master PSM I & II

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