Welcome to my LinkedIn profile.I am an engineering graduate with over 20 years of experience in the holistic management, strategic development and continuous improvement of a manufacturing network and multi-stage production facilities. I am passionate about my job as VP Manufacturing, Plant Manager, Lean Coordinator.Here is an overview of some of my experiences and competences:+ Many years of experience as a production manager with responsibility for the establishment and start-up of new productions and production sites in the heating and sanitary sector.+ Successful conception and implementation of strategies, technologies, automation, reorganisations, relocations, lean transformation, digitalisation (I 4.0) with cost reductions in the millions of euros+ Extensive knowledge in the holistic management, strategic development and continuous improvement of a production network and multi-stage production facilities with foundry, extrusion, machining, metal composite pipe extrusion, plastic injection moulding, electroplating, assembly, R&D, toolmaking, maintenance, facility management, HSE, QW, Lean, industrial engineering, S&OP, purchasing, materials management, logistics+ Extensive experience in working with international locations in USA, China, India as a production network, for know-how transfer and support in building local production capacity.More information? Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.Kind regardsYoursAndré Irle