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Owner and practical Certified TPS and LEAN expert at PSTAMP.COM
Location: Breda, North Brabant, Netherlands 19 work roles 5 schools
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🔘 Hein Winkelaar is listed as Owner and practical Certified TPS and LEAN expert at PSTAMP.COM, a with 2 employees, based in Breda, North Brabant, Netherlands. AeroLeads shows a matched LinkedIn profile for 🔘 Hein Winkelaar.

🔘 Hein Winkelaar previously worked as Owner and practical Certified TPS/LEAN expert at Pstamp.Com and [*] Operations- & Maintenance Coach at Avr. 🔘 Hein Winkelaar holds M.Sc., Chemical Engineering, Master Of Science In Chemical Engineering from Swansea University.

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Hein Winkelaar founded PSTAMP in 2008, where PSTAMP became a part of Wonderware Benelux in May 2020. As a Master of Science in Chemical Engineering he started in R&D. 5 years later he combined his fundamental research skills and engineering experience to develop an innovative industrial process and became first author of a worldwide patent (WO0138283 / EP1232137). Working and living international, he became interested in streamlining operation. Advancing his career into Operations Management , Hein was trained in LEAN/TPM by the founders of this methodology (JMAC/JIPM).One Japanese founding definition struck him the most: “To stimulate the daily awareness of all employees”. As an Operations Manager of 4 operational factories, he used the methodology to improve productivity, increase morale and reestablish a healthy cost-base. Winkelaar’s factory was granted “Best Plant Award” for several times.Starting the PSTAMP company in 2008, resulted in a copyrighted hard-/software product and methodology; called CheckStamp©. Where small autonomous tasks are scheduled, secured and reported using a barcode-system. In 2009 the further product line was established, where the Lock-Out-Tag-Out (LockStamp©) was focusing on continuous improvement in industrial Safety. The PSTAMP-systems are used by various companies in several countries.Hein Winkelaar is JIPM/JMAC-certified instructor and also a SHELL-certified LEAN-practitioner and –coach. Several industries are using the Knowledge, Skill and positive attitude of Hein upon their LEAN/TPM-journey. As an associate lecturer (Utrecht University Applied Science) Winkelaar taught Operational Optimization and -Asset Management (curriculum Master of Asset Management). On exhibitions and congresses the is invited as a guest speaker to share his views on future improvements and opportunities within the Western industry. “Why spent millions on equipment, complaints and rework? Just empower the most neglected Industrial assets, the 5 Senses of your colleagues", Hein Winkelaar concluded.

Listed skills include Performance Measurement, Reliability Centered Maintenance, Lean Manufacturing, Supply Chain Optimization, and 56 others.

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PSTAMP.COM
Pstamp.Com
Owner and practical Certified TPS and LEAN expert
Breda, NB, NL
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Owner And Practical Certified Tps And Lean Expert

Breda, Nb, Nl

Owner And Practical Certified Tps/Lean Expert

Current

For PSTAMP.COM continuous Improvement is all about empowering people, your people! Our mission is to offer simple and experience based tools and advice, to embed continuous improvement, as a second nature, into your organization. PRODUCT:Their product CheckStamp(c) secures inspections in your organisation in a TPM/LEAN way (barcodescanner replaces your paper inspection-lists with all dates & signatures). Since May 1st 2020, PSTAMP & CheckStamp© are a part of Wonderware Benelux (Now AVEVA select Benelux). SERVICES: CONSULTING & COACHING:Also, Hein Winkelaar is an experienced practical expert on LEAN/TPM implementation. From training/guiding management-teams to hands on improvements within the shop floor… and from creating practical awareness leading to important management decisions on TPM/LEAN journeys to individual coaching. Hein is officially certified by JIPM/JMAC and also a SHELL-certified LEAN-practitioner and –coach. Hein Winkelaar is a honest, knowledgeable and inspiring speaker/chairman at several congresses around the world.

Aug 2008 - Present

[*] Operations- & Maintenance Coach

Current
Avr

Rozenburg, South Holland, Netherlands

(1) Elaborate on current practices (no new theories) and ensure a Safe and Stable Operation.(2) Embed Reliability- & Maintenance Engineering (function and thoughts) within the maintenance AND operational organization.(3) Think along with regard to an optimal and especially practical structure within the field of maintenance/production.(4) Reduce backlog and set up Proactive maintenance and inspection rounds (in collaboration with operations).(5) Set up practical maintenance/operation KPIs and use these for choices, management and (improved) working methods.(6) Collaborate within the Operational Excellence (& World Class Maintenance) team

Feb 2022 - Present

Operations Manager - World-Class & Integrated Safety Environment

Current

Breda, North Brabant, Netherlands

Since May 1st 2020, PSTAMP & CheckStamp© are a part of Wonderware Benelux. The reliable and innovative power of Wonderware Benelux is now combined with the practical shop floor experience of PSTAMP.CheckStamp© is a simple, flexible and experience based tool to secure inspections, improvements and regulatory compliance. With an implementation of 1 day, you will be able to secure and report your existing inspection and improvement rounds!More information: see datasheet below:

May 2020 - Present

[*] Operational Excellence Coach/Advisor, Practical & Strategic

Current
Gevasol Bv

Voorhout, South Holland, Netherlands

Working together with the team of Gevasol to make the next step in their Operational Excellence journey. As a social responsible and innovative company, Gevasol is especially focusing on value of satisfied employees and customer relations. Gevasol develops Fluid and motion control components and sub-systems.

Oct 2020 - Present

Module Leader - Associated Lecturer (Master Of Asset Management)

Current

Lecturing and guiding graduation students within the Master of Asset Management Course (M.Sc.). Lectures based on the practical use of the TOYOTA system: TPM / LEAN and Asset Management. Where Asset Management is the art and science of making the right decisions based on productivity of the system. A common objective is to minimize the short term cost of assets, however utilizing a proven methodology gives the students a broader horizon, looking at the whole value stream of the business.

Jan 2003 - Present

[*] Interim Manager Lean / Operational Excellence

Goes, Zeeland, Netherlands

Assist Bolton Adhesives / Bison upon their Operational Improvement quest. Focus on :- Operations/Maintenance, - Planning & Scheduling,- Learning & Development,- Shopfloor organisation and teamworkWorking with enthousiastic first-line employees and management team to: increase safety & productivity, employee awareness and ownership.

Oct 2021 - Oct 2023

[*] Operational Excellence / Asset Management Coach

Assisting manufacturing locations in NL, D and PL (in co-operation with McKinsey after Goldman Sachs acquired the company) in their transition journey to improve Safety, Productivity and Maintenance. Visiting several plants to engage bottom-up improvements using the universal ingredients of the Toyota Production System. A practical and human approach was requested, not a straightjacket of tools and methods. Main focus was moving further from Reactive towards Predictive behavior.

Jul 2018 - Dec 2019

[*] Continuous Improvement Manager/Coach

Nl / D / Usa

Assist Shell Catalyst & Technology upon their Continuous Improvement journey. • Build a CI Masterplan, with strategic goals and tactical milestones • Aligning New WoW in all manufacturing sites (Gent-B, Leuna-D, Pittsburg/Martinez/Port Allen/Michigan City-USA), • Setting up an universal audit to measure progress and performance • On-site training & coaching to local management and workers (with strong focus on Manufacturing & Operations)Assist Shell Technology Center Hamburg (D), with ContinuousImprovement and innovation. In this location new and innovative engine fuels and -lubricants are tested.• Translate CI-methodology into the world of Research & Development• Activate Strategic and tactical Key Performance Indicators in projects• Embed Shuhari (守破離), Understand, Improve and InnovateFor several years, I assisted multiple research & development, manufacturing and technical services facilities spread around the world for Shell. As a chemical engineer (with a research background), I was able to assist on both managerial, methodological as technological opportunities within the organization.Practical and Strategic Assistance in Dutch, German and English is given to local Operators, Shift-leaders as well as local and global Management teams.

Jun 2011 - Dec 2018

[*] Tpm/Lean Assistance And Coaching On Autonomous Management & Root Cause

Nl

Heineken worked according the original TPM-Methodology for many years. I assisted on specific, however vital ingredients in their TPM-journey: “Autonomous Maintenance”. Where Heineken reached step 5-6 in the journey. Global consultancy firms could not help. They needed hands-on experience, regarding the practical in Maintenance and operations. The use of ‘5 Senses’ and Root Cause Failure Analysis needed to be combined with the wide experience of the Heineken-operators on the line. Following the 70/20/10 principle, obliged by Heineken I rolled out training, guided projects and sustained the efforts with local management.

Jul 2013 - Mar 2017

[*] Practical Lean/Tpm Coach

Proud to assist a typical Dutch Production Facility, dating back almost more than a 100 years.The factory is owned by a cooperation of farmer-families. Due to economic requirements and the urge for more overall effectiveness in production, improvement was needed across the whole organization. I facilitated the start, trained the basics and guided employees upon their commitment and (possible) contribution.

Jul 2016 - Jan 2017

[*] Practical Lean Coach (Focused Improvement & Opex In Innovation)

Leiden & Offshore

Assisting with the implementation of Focused Improvement using the LEAN/TPM methodology within the operational departments and working with the innovation department on Continuous Improvement in projects. • Visiting Off-Shore Operations on the Crane Vessel THIALF. Location: Ekofiskoil field (block 2/4 of the Norwegian sector of the North Sea about 320 km (200mi) southwest of Stavanger). • Assisting the VMT (Vessel Management Team) and On-ship departments with practical Operational Excellence steps.• Working also with the Heerema R&D-department on Operational Excellence and Innovation.

Jun 2011 - Apr 2015

Free-Lance Engineering Journalist

Industrial Press Publishers (Uitgeverij Industriele Pers)

Writing articles for several Magazines (Technical and Management), and assisting companies with advertorials and marketing leaflets.

Feb 1993 - May 2012

[*] Practical Lean Coach (Site Wide Operational Excellence Focus)

Assisting Management team with TPM/LEAN implementation• Setting up meeting structure and establish, decide and use operational Key Performance Indicators.• Setting-up learning and development system and train the maintenance manager towards OPEX-/maintenance manager.• Involvement of Engineering & projects.

Nov 2008 - Oct 2010

Manager Operations (Sr. Tpm/Lean Manager)

Responsible for 4 operational lines (Food & Pharmaceutical)Production working in a 5 shift system (24/7)Report to Director Northern EuropeResponsible for: Production / Maintenance / Projects & Optimization / SCM & Production Planning

Nov 2006 - Aug 2008

Tpm/Lean Manager / Assistant Plantmanager

Jr. Plantmanager (assisting in maximizing Operational Effectiveness)TPM/LEAN is a Japanese proven management method to reach Operational Excellence. One of the founders defined: “Increasing productivity, by stimulating the daily awareness of all employees”.TPM/LEAN showed big organizational improvements calculated to be worth € 1.000.000+ benefit/year (within the Netherlands only!). All lines/departments showed over 10% productivity-increase.International:Assisting TPM within existing plants in the Netherlands, Brazil, Spain and USA and also in Thailand as a member of the Advisory-Board regarding implementing 'Early Management' in a greenfield-project.Procestechnology Magazine: "Hein Winkelaar is an expert in practical LEAN/TPM. He received several companies within his plants where practical examples could be seen. As an asociated teacher he gives an understandable overview of possible LEAN/TPM-benefits in your company"

Nov 2003 - Nov 2006

Sr. Projectleader

Responsible for strategic projects (feasibility, basic- & detailed-engineering, commissioning, start-up and optimization). Also ad-interim operations-management within optimization assignmentsInternational experience: United States Stationed in Blair, Nebraska, USA for 14 months (joint venture with Cargill inc.) Objective: Process optimization 'in-field', Revamp plant and organization-structure to reach break-even-target. Acting as assistant operations-manager.Direct report: Joint-Venture Executive Committee (PURAC – Cargill)· BrazilStationed in Campos dos Goytacazes (Rio de Janeiro), Brazil for 9 monthsObjective: Construction/Commissioning/Start-up of Lactic Acid production expansion.Acting as projectleader construction and start-up.Direct report: PURAC Director of Operations

Jan 2000 - Nov 2003

Sr. Development Engineer

Dept. Research Development & TechnologyResearch: Thermodynamic, and kinetic reaction-modeling [solving multiple differential equations using MathLab and Simusolv]). Fundamental research on Agitated Thin Film Evaporation· Industrial Model development using ASPEN. Development: Participation in New Business Development (NBD) Projects.Intermediary between Research & Development and the production sites. Goal: Implementing new technologies. Developed new "Purification process of Lactic Acid". (Patent number NL-1013682), first author. Technology: Research, feasibility and implementation of optimal preparation and marketing of a lactic acid salt.· Process-feasibility-study; biomass as alternative substrate (global oriented project).

Feb 1994 - Jan 2000

Organic Chemist Researcher

National Instituts Of Public Health And Environmental Hygiene (Rivm)

Trainee at unit-lab Pharmaco- & Toxicokinetics. Working to synthesize medicine and precursors for the Rotterdam Cancer Institute.

Feb 1993 - Feb 1994
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🔘 Hein Winkelaar education

M.Sc., Chemical Engineering, Master Of Science In Chemical Engineering

Graduation Thesis nominated

Chemist, Analytical/Organic Chemistry (Extra Choice: Microbiology)

Several Additional Courses

Additional Courses

Operational Excellence: Total Productive Maintenance, original JIPM structures and approach. Certified JIPM instructor (JMAC-europe)..

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🔘 Hein Winkelaar works for PSTAMP.COM.

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🔘 Hein Winkelaar is listed as Owner and practical Certified TPS and LEAN expert at PSTAMP.COM.

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🔘 Hein Winkelaar is based in Breda, North Brabant, Netherlands while working with PSTAMP.COM.

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🔘 Hein Winkelaar has worked for Pstamp.Com, Avr, Wonderware Benelux, Pstamp.Com, Gevasol Bv, and Hu University Of Applied Sciences Utrecht (Hogeschool Utrecht).

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🔘 Hein Winkelaar holds M.Sc., Chemical Engineering, Master Of Science In Chemical Engineering from Swansea University.

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🔘 Hein Winkelaar is listed with skills including Performance Measurement, Reliability Centered Maintenance, Lean Manufacturing, Supply Chain Optimization, Kpi Implementation, Kpi Dashboards, Predictive Maintenance, and Lean Startup.

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