Ralf K.
Global Head of Industrial Engineering - Ergonomics @Continental
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WORK HISTORY
Global Head of Industrial Engineering - Ergonomics @Continental
Hannover, DE
Implementing Ergonomics structures and know how in the Cooperation as a strategic company target. Leading the global Ergonomics activities with 20 Ergonomics Executives and their teams in 17 countries. Leading the Competence Center Ergonomics.Responsibilities: 500 engineers | investment volume: US-$ 200M | direct reporting line to Senior Management Highlighted Projects & Achievements: Ergonomics implementation in 20 locations and 30 factories around the globe Built a global Ergonomics team structure with 500 employees
EDUCATION
Hochschule Hannover
Master's Degree, Mechanical Engineering - Production Technology
ABOUT RALF K.
Results-oriented and enthusiastic Operations professional with proven expertise in driving revenues, optimizing costs & business processes and maximizing profits in a variety of industries such as automotive, plastics, rubber & metal processing In-depth expertise and demonstrated strengths in plant planning / commissioning | optimizing costs and processes | driving key manufacturing initiatives in reduce costs, heighten quality and delivery | creating organizational structures | developing communication tools | lean manufacturing Responsibility: investment planning volume and budget; exceptional ability to build and lead teams with up to 30 members to achieve company objectives Achiever that combines commercial acumen, technical expertise to identify critical paths and develop effective strategies to complete tasks and maximize productivity; outstanding communication & intercultural capabilities Demonstrated track record of success e.g. increased efficiency of a production organization to >90% overall equipment efficiency (OEE)- exceeding global average Skilled Project Manager equipped with strategic vision, people leadership skills and sensitivity to international marketplaces through extensive work experience e.g.in China, Germany and the US Specialties: Plant Management Industrial Engineering Continuous Improvement Lean Manufacturing, Services & Management Value Stream Mapping (VSM) Factory Layout 5S Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) Business Process Optimization Total quality management (TQM) KPIs Quality Management & Audits Supply Chain Management Material & Workflow Scheduling
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