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Buchs Ag, Aargau, Switzerland

Global Sustainability Leader 01/2020 – todayDevelop a global sustainability strategy in line with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and implement in the EMEA organization aligned with the global program | Prioritize ESG program management as part of the global strategy | Promotion of ESG activities for the preparation of Scope 1-2-3 reporting and co-design of the KUKA Group sustainability report according to GRI standards | Coaching of project teams and managers regarding sustainability and CSR aspects worldwide | Aligning global CO2 Footprint reporting across all locations • Awarded a bronze medal on the EcoVadis rating platform by implementing CSR and sustainability measures• Identification and improvement of ESG factors and risks in all key areas of the supply chain• Successful preparation of the organization for SBTi commitment and CSRD requirements• Successful certification according to SEDEX 4-Pillar Audit Standard

Buchs Ag, Aargau, Switzerland

Direct management and development of 15 QEHS managers in all EMEA locations | Sparring partner for Senior Vice President EMEA regarding all strategic QEHS aspects |Driving initiatives and actions to reduce cost of poor quality along the supply chain | Conduct training and workshops for line management and employees to promote compliance with QEHS standards | Development and implementation of QEHS strategies and guidelines for the continuous improvement of organizational structures as well as the service portfolio | Planning and implementation of change management projects in the area of organizational and personnel development | Responsibility for operational risk management and its improvement in the project portfolio | Elaboration and implementation of regional best-practice approach in the area of occupational safety | Conducting internal audits and supporting external audits.• Successful certification across the EMEA region for ISO 45001 and ISO 14001• Improved safety culture in the EMEA region, evidenced by positive Safety Climate Survey results and fewer lost days due to work accidents• Successful implementation of harmonized QEHS initiatives by a purpose-built team of experts in a regional matrix organization at all sites• Global design and implementation of a tool-based continuous improvement process and project management training, based on PMI standard• Management and development of the safety committee as safety representative for Switzerland

Buchs Ag, Aargau, Switzerland

Deputy management of the global COVID-19 task force including definition and realization of global policies and safety? measures | Development of a global business continuity plan with focus on ensuring a smooth communication flow and the management of the pandemic. • Ensuring core business by enabling business continuity• Successfully managing risk and ensuring the safety of all traveling employees while respecting travel restrictions and limitations

Buchs (Ag)

Coordination and management of organizational development and change management projects | Consulting, coaching and training of executives, project managers and project teams | Ensuring all quality-relevant aspects in project management and after-sales customer service | Identification and measurement of quality costs and ensuring sustainable corrective measures to reduce them | Planning and execution of internal audits, monitoring of external audits, and supervision of the implementation of corrective measures | Assuming responsibility as safety officer for Switzerland, including the establishment, management and further development of the safety committee

Wetzikon, Zurich, Switzerland

Planning, management and realization of international projects with up to 25 employees including ensuring compliance with all framework conditions | Consulting of multinational organizations regarding supply chain management and lean manufacturing process optimization| Coordination of the implementation of MBS Dynamics AX in Asia, Africa and Europe | Development and implementation of a global Total Quality Management (TQM) module to harmonize global processes | Global rollout of ERP solutions and MIS application for multinational organization in various industries• Successful implementation of the ERP solution rollout project in India including coordination of all local subcontractors• Realization of TQM processes and methods for manufacturing subsidiaries in India, China, South Africa, Switzerland, Germany and the USA

• Business Re-Engineering in the area of planning & manufacturing with Dynamics AX on behalf of a third-party company at their customer in Poland.• Support and project management for existing customers• Troubleshooting mainly on the topic of financial integration and inventory valuation for different international companies.• Sales & Acquisition activities • Development of a central project methodology for Helbling

• Introduction of ERP systems (Microsoft Business Solution Dynamics AX) for larger SME companies in the trade and manufacturing sector• Process analysis and re-engineering of company procedures• Consulting & project management in international projects in USA, Denmark, Austria and Germany• Responsible for Product Management Axapta

Master Of Advanced Studies, Quality Leadership

Cas, Business Excellence

Cas, Consulting & Communication

Dipl. Ing., Mechnical Engineering

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Material Sciences