Wilhelm Kummer - Freelance Lean Expert

Q: Where is Wilhelm based?

Wilhelm is based in Munich, Germany .

Q: What languages does Wilhelm speak?

Wilhelm speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), French (Elementary), Dutch (Elementary) .

Q: How many years of experience does Wilhelm have?

Wilhelm has at least 32 years of experience. During this time, Wilhelm has worked in at least 8 different roles and for 7 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 4 years and 1 month . Note that Wilhelm may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Wilhelm's latest experience?

Wilhelm's most recent position is Freelance Lean Expert at Science Management International Corporation B.V. .

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

In recent years, Wilhelm has worked for Change-experts.com and Wilhelm Kummer Consulting .

Q: Which industries is Wilhelm most experienced in?

Wilhelm is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing , Professional Services , and Automotive . Wilhelm also has some experience in Food and Beverage , Transportation and Logistics , and Aerospace and Defense .

Q: Which business areas is Wilhelm most experienced in?

Wilhelm is most experienced in business areas like Quality Assurance (QA) , Operations , and Product Development . Wilhelm also has some experience in Project Management , Human Resources (HR) , and Production/Manufacturing .

Q: Which industries has Wilhelm worked in recently?

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

Q: Which business areas has Wilhelm worked in recently?

Wilhelm has recently worked in business areas like Operations , Product Development , and Quality Assurance (QA) .

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Munich, Germany

Experience

Nov 2016 - Mar 2020

3 years 5 months

Rotterdam, Netherlands

Freelance Lean Expert

Science Management International Corporation B.V.

SMCI project manager for the implementation of a Lean production system at a food manufacturer in Germany and the Netherlands
Evaluation and analysis of the current situation in the four plants
Advising the steering committee, developing a Lean roadmap with recommended activities, reporting to the COO
Conception and implementation of a training program for 300 Lean experts and coaches in Germany and the Netherlands
Numerous improvements on the shop floor, noticeable increase in motivation and commitment of individual employees through intensive involvement in the on-site implementation of Lean
Shortening of set-up times and increased flexibility for smaller batch sizes through SMED workshops with cross-functional teams
Handover of the project to a Lean program manager
Start of Lean office in the laboratory, QM, product development, marketing, procurement, controlling, HR and IT

Nov 2014 - Present

11 years 4 months

Founder and Partner

Change-experts.com

Co-founder of Change-experts (CE) as a network of experienced experts for joint customer projects at SMEs
Organization of CE partner meetings, joint marketing activities, website, Dropbox, ZOOM meetings
Successful acquisition of new CE projects
CE project manager for the introduction of a process-oriented organization, improvement of business processes that are critical to success, development of a new product creation process, realignment of sales in a 110-year-old family company
Methodological skills training for over 350 executives, key players and project teams at various customers together with CE partners
Training of change management coaches and methods experts
Implementation of a training and coaching program at an engineering service provider for more professional cooperation with the actors on the customer side in the product development process together with CE partner

Jul 2002 - Present

23 years 8 months

Germany

Consultant

Wilhelm Kummer Consulting

Since 2002, my business idea has been to offer clients in industry and the service sector "help for self-help" in improving performance through their own managers and employees
Conception of Business Process Management, Operational Excellence, Lean Production, Continuous Improvement, Six Sigma programs in close coordination with the board of directors, CEO, COO, top-level management, program manager at my customer
Development of interactive method training with case studies, LEGO practice simulations, GEMBA, experience-oriented learning, process Monopoly, group work, team building events, feedback
Training of more than 5,000 people in state-of-art improvement methods, effective meetings, teamwork, change management, soft and leadership skills
Successful coaching of more than 250 teams in the effective and creative application of improvement methods and tools
Sustainable implementation of methods through the training of internal trainers, method experts and coaches for change
Open training for CIP experts, process manager and in-house Six Sigma Green Belt training at Integrata Cegos and Vorest AG
Successful implementation of business process management at a top 10 automotive supplier
Development and implementation of a production system in 13 plants in Germany, France, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, United Kingdom at the leading doors, industrial doors and garage doors company
Development of new product development and industrialization processes together with internal expert teams at my customers
Successful reorganization of two factories and preservation of jobs at a railway technology manufacturer in close cooperation with the interim managing director
Cost savings of several million euros as well as improvements in quality in the technological limit area through implementation of tailor-made Six Sigma programs for automotive suppliers

Mar 1999 - Jun 2002

3 years 4 months

Senior Consultant & Trainer

SHS Business Consultants

Board project implementation of EFQM self-assessment in over 50 branches of a leading German logistic group
Board project Rapid Product Defect Elimination for an electronics manufacturer
Leadership training for middle management and junior managers at various DAX companies

Jan 1997 - Feb 1999

2 years 2 months

Excellence Master Trainer

Joh. Vaillant GmbH u. Co.

Implementation of 3- or 5-day training courses to convey the extensive methods of the Vaillant Excellence Process
Mentor for the application of the knowledge acquired in the training during the first implementation of the training participants
Implementation of excellence training for managers in the subsidiaries Austria, France, Italy, Netherlands, Turkey, United Kingdom
Recruiting, training and development of next generation excellence trainers for Germany and the European subsidiaries together with SHS Business Consultants
Successful project management for the training of all industrial employees in the main Remscheid plant
Conception and implementation of benchmarking training

Jun 1995 - Dec 1996

1 year 7 months

Remscheid, Germany

Purchasing IT and Services

Joh. Vaillant GmbH u. Co.

Realization of several million savings through bundling of requirements, standardization of hardware and software, optimization of the procurement process, establishment of system suppliers, negotiation of framework and development contracts

Jan 1989 - Mar 1990

1 year 3 months

Military Service

German Air Force

Completed military service in the German Air Force in Budel, Netherlands and Nörvenich, Germany

Jul 1988 - Dec 1988

6 months

Cologne, Germany

Commercial Clerk in Sales

MCM Klosterfrau GmbH

Commercial clerk in sales for major customers

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 (30.5 years), Professional Services (23.5 years), Automotive (23.5 years), Food and Beverage (3.5 years), Transportation (3.5 years), and Aerospace and Defense (1 year).

Manufacturing

Professional Services

Automotive

Food and Beverage

Transportation

Aerospace and Defense

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 Quality Assurance (27 years), Operations (25 years), Product Development (23.5 years), Project Management (16.5 years), Human Resources (5.5 years), and Production (3.5 years).

Quality Assurance

Operations

Product Development

Project Management

Human Resources

Production

Skills

Trainerlevel Power Point
Word
Excel
Mind Mapping
Minitab
Zoom
Miro

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

French

Elementary

Dutch

Elementary

Education

Mar 1990 - May 1995

University of Cologne

Diploma in Business Administration (Dipl.-Kfm.) · Cologne, Germany · 2,3

Aug 1977 - Jun 1986

Georg-Büchner-Gymnasium

High School Diploma (Abitur) · Cologne, Germany · 2,8

Certifications & licenses

NLP Master Practitioner In Business & Leadership

NLP University with Robert Dilts

Train-the-Trainer-Training

SHS Business Consultants

Vaillant Exzellenz Trainer (Six Sigma Master Black Belt)

XEROX Quality Services USA, John Barr & Paul Sigafooss

Profile

Created

October 2022

Last Update

July 2024

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Where is Wilhelm based?

Wilhelm is based in Munich, Germany.

What languages does Wilhelm speak?

Wilhelm speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), French (Elementary), Dutch (Elementary).

How many years of experience does Wilhelm have?

Wilhelm has at least 32 years of experience. During this time, Wilhelm has worked in at least 8 different roles and for 7 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 4 years and 1 month. Note that Wilhelm may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Wilhelm be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Wilhelm would be well-suited for roles such as: Freelance Lean Expert, Founder and Partner, Consultant.

What is Wilhelm's latest experience?

Wilhelm's most recent position is Freelance Lean Expert at Science Management International Corporation B.V..

What companies has Wilhelm worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Wilhelm has worked for Change-experts.com and Wilhelm Kummer Consulting.

Which industries is Wilhelm most experienced in?

Wilhelm is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing, Professional Services, and Automotive. Wilhelm also has some experience in Food and Beverage, Transportation and Logistics, and Aerospace and Defense.

Which business areas is Wilhelm most experienced in?

Wilhelm is most experienced in business areas like Quality Assurance (QA), Operations, and Product Development. Wilhelm also has some experience in Project Management, Human Resources (HR), and Production/Manufacturing.

Which industries has Wilhelm worked in recently?

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

Which business areas has Wilhelm worked in recently?

Wilhelm has recently worked in business areas like Operations, Product Development, and Quality Assurance (QA).

What is Wilhelm's education?

Wilhelm attended University of Cologne.

Does Wilhelm have any certificates?

Wilhelm has 3 certificates. These include: NLP Master Practitioner In Business & Leadership, Train-the-Trainer-Training, and Vaillant Exzellenz Trainer (Six Sigma Master Black Belt).

What is the availability of Wilhelm?

Wilhelm is immediately available for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Wilhelm?

Wilhelm's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.