Frank T. Foernbacher
Director of Operations North America @SCHERDEL North America
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WORK HISTORY
Director of Operations North America @SCHERDEL North America
Direct all operational activities throughout the NA region on behalf of 4 Scherdel locations. Develop the Scherdel Production System footprint, optimize performance, Production mix and cost. Partner with the CEO and NA team to execute company’s annual investment planning process. Negotiate contracts with employees. Implement in all location Operational Excellence. Interim Plant Manager; Silao, Mexico January 2024 – September 2024Key Initiatives and Achievements1. Enhanced Profitability: Implemented strategies that significantly increased the overall profitability of the operational plan.2. Shopfloor Management Revitalization: Successfully restarted Shopfloor Management initiatives, incorporating Lean methodologies and the 5S framework to streamline processes and enhance productivity.3. Tooling Optimization: Streamlined tooling consumption and procurement processes, leading to reduced costs and improved efficiency.4. Spare Parts Management: Achieved optimized availability of spare parts while maintaining inventory levels, effectively minimizing costs associated with excess spare parts without compromising operational readiness.5. Leadership Team Establishment: Formed a dedicated team of leaders focused on ensuring the sustainability and continuity of these improvements within the organization.
EDUCATION
FH FURTWANGEN, Furtwangen, Germany
MBA in International Business (Betreibswirt) , International Business
ABOUT FRANK T. FOERNBACHER
A detail-oriented and hands-on leader with a robust operational background, skilled in driving proven achievements for global, multi-site manufacturing firms. Demonstrated ability to enhance product production and sales business operations at both divisional and organizational levelsOperational Excellence:Developed and implemented annual operating plans that aligned with corporate objectives, significantly improving efficiency and productivity across multiple manufacturing sites.Streamlined production processes to reduce lead times and costs while maintaining high-quality standards and adhering to safety regulations.Strategic Leadership:Successfully led cross-functional teams to maximize collaboration and drive performance, overseeing key initiatives to meet and exceed operational goals.Established clear metrics for success that enabled precise tracking of sales and operational performance, ensuring timely adjustments to strategies as needed.Customer-Centric Focus:Fostered a customer-first culture within the organization, implementing programs that ensured projects consistently met customer expectations in terms of quality, delivery, and service.Enhanced communication channels with key clients, leading to improved relationships and increased customer satisfaction ratings.Budget Management:Managed multi-million dollar budgets with a focus on cost control and resource optimization, delivering projects on time and within financial parameters.Analyzed financial data to identify cost-saving opportunities, leading to significant increases in profit margins.Project Management: Oversaw multiple concurrent projects, utilizing project management methodologies to ensure on-time delivery and alignment with strategic goals.Championed the use of technology and process automation to improve project tracking and reporting, ensuring real-time visibility into project statuses.With a progressive track record of accomplishments enhancing both production and sales operations, I am committed to driving growth and operational success for manufacturing firms. My ability to blend strategic leadership with hands-on management ensures that I not only set ambitious goals but also deliver results effectively and efficiently.Multilingual: German (native) and English | Basic Spanish Strategic Partnerships, Executive Management, Customer Satisfaction, Recruiting, Risk Management, New Business Development, Entrepreneurship, Sales Management, Social Media Marketing, Start-ups, Product Development, Budgeting, Operations Management, Management Consulting
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