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Aarau, Ag, Ch

Solothurn, Switzerland

Lachen Sz, Kanton Schwyz, Schweiz

Operational Excellence Manager, heading the project-, industrial- and process engineering department, within the site leadership team. With this department, I was responsible for the development and implementation of site master plans. Through the implementation of project management, continuous improvement and Lean Six Sigma methodologies, we drove initiatives to increase productivity and quality in GMP regulated operations. Responsible for a CAPEX portfolio valued at ~$55M, and achievement of strategic, cost, time and cash targets.Demonstrated results:Strategic development and operational implementation of a 3 to 5 year master plan, with the achieved target of a 15% OEE increase in the first 3 years. Focus on process improvements and automation of production facilities using Project Management, Lean Six Sigma and SMEDImplementation of shopfloor management in 24/7 production. Derivation of KPIs and creation of meaningful PowerBI dashboards to evaluate performance, efficiency, utilization, material consumption and loss forecasts. Empowerment of management through data-based decision-making and fostering of employee participationSubmit and approve capital requests >$20M within 3 years. Lead and support the team in developing and defining clear scope and deliverables of project proposalsAchieved annual OPEX savings of 100k USD through modularization of product portfolio. Define key technical attributes of products in terms of machine performance to classify products. Technical transfers to selected lines, resulting in a 20% reduction in the number of changeoversDelivered a 90% increase in compounding capacity with a CAPEX investment of less than 5k USD. Utilized Value Stream Mapping to identify value-added activities and bottlenecks. Collaborated with R&D to address a 12-hour chill hold time, investing in measuring equipment to maintain target temperatures. Eliminated the chill hold time, resulting in an annual capacity increase of 3.9M Kg

Lachen Sz, Kanton Schwyz, Schweiz

Lead Project Engineer for the Manufacturing Site, responsible for full CAPEX portfolio and execution.Demonstrated results:Successfully led the implementation of a full production line, navigating challenges related to interface alignment, hardware, and software integration among OEMs and holding them responsible throughout the ramp-up. Managed budget (2.7M USD) and timeline (12mt) effectively, resulting in the timely launch of a flagship product family within budget. The implemented line became the top performer in the network, producing 18M units on less than 170sqm, ensuring safety compliance, and maintaining an OEE of over 85% consistently throughout the year.Successfully managed the end-to-end refurbishment of a 375sqm office space accommodating 25 FTE within a budget of 500k USD. Led vendor selection and negotiation, oversaw building erosion and refurbish, including interiors and furniture design selection, ensuring every detail of infrastructure was optimized for functionality and aestheticsLed 2.2M USD bulk production process equipment optimization over 12 months to eliminate safety risks. Support procurement in acquisition and negotiation. Strategically divided project into modules for phased implementation during shutdowns. Implemented SCADA for transfer automation, improving efficiency and safety. Oversaw PI&D diagrams and instrumentation specs. development, construction, and automation upgrades, ensuring compliance with IQ/OQ/PQ standardsLed upgrade of compressed air system delivering annual savings of 42k USD through energy-efficient equipment and heat recovery. Completed on time within budget of 236k USD. Replaced end-of-life air compressors ensuring redundancy and peak capacity increase, providing full redundancy, improved air quality, and energy savings by implemented heat recovery loop

Langenthal, Bern, Schweiz

As an International Project Leader, I led large-scale logistics automation projects across EMEA (80%) and China (20%), orchestrating seamless end-to-end execution. Managing a portfolio ranging from 5M to 8M USD, I coordinated multiple projects, oversaw contractors and internal teams, and ensured alignment with customer requirements, time, and cost objectives. Specializing in automated production handling and end-of-production logistics, with expertise in the food, tire, and wheel handling industries.Demonstrated Results:Led a 6.2M USD wheel sorting and palatizing project, increasing margin from 17% to 22% by identifying synergies between related projects, resulting in cost savings across construction, hardware, and software engineering. Streamlined engineering processes, commissioning, FAT scope, and enhanced buying power, delivering a 5% margin increaseRescued a critical project (5.8M USD) facing an 8-month delay, reducing it to 5 months and ensuring the successful ramp-up of a fully automated sorting system. Assumed project responsibilities from a predecessor, identifying crucial gaps in software engineering. Developed and executed a comprehensive strategy and project milestone plan, reallocating resources to mitigate risks and protect the company's reputationImprovement business core Process: Addressed inefficiencies in the customer project management process from order acquisition to design release. Streamlined processes, ensuring engineering input from acquisition to quote specification, boosting overall efficiency and effectiveness. (master thesis)Managed multiple legacy projects in the food industry (CH/NL/LT) post-design freeze or FAT. Assessed contracts and specs and applied effective claim management and milestone planning to mitigate further margin loss and delivery delays.

Büron

- Subproject management- Project description- Feasibility studies- Offer preparation

Büron

- Process definition and introduction - Coordination of retrofit projects- Feasibility studies- Offer preparation / creation

Büron, Lucerne, Switzerland

- International commissioning of stand-alone and liner robots- Software installations- User trainings- Service and maintenance

Hirschthal

- Apprenticeship as automation technician- Subsequent employment; test laboratory

Master Of Advance Studies, Business Engineering Management

Dipl. Techniker Hf, Unternehmensprozesse (Betriebstechnik)