Rudi Toepfer
Plant Manager @Sarstedt, Inc
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WORK HISTORY
Plant Manager @Sarstedt, Inc
Charlotte, NC, US
Results-driven(KPI) and dedicated with wide-ranging experience in leading operations. Track record devising, evaluating, and implementing continuous process improvements to minimize waste and reduce costs while maximizing quality and yield. Establish effective Lean manufacturing and safety programs, encouraging proactive participation across the manufacturing floor. Excellent communicator; success building cohesive teams focused on production goals, safety, high quality, employee retention, employee satisfaction. Actively interfaced with vendors and senior management for capacity planning, new investments and material forecasts for medical products. Served on cost savings team as leader, interacting with internal material planning groups and manufacturing teams. Maintained compliance with critical safety and quality standards. • Interpret results of process control analysis and make adjustments to optimize plant performance. • Structure and manage plant day-to day production goals. • Oversee compliance with plant policies and procedures. • Effectively communicate with Managers and supervisors on a technical level. • Maintain current knowledge about the latest operating and maintenance practices with continuing education courses.
EDUCATION
SKZ Würzburg Das Kunststoff - Zentrum
Gepr. Meister Kunststoff und Kautschuktechnik, Polymer/Plastics Engineering
Staatliche Berufsschule Rothenburg-Dinkelsbühl
Verfahrensmechaniker Kunnstoff und Kautschuktechnik, Polymer/Plastics Engineering
IHK Würzburg-Schweinfurt Meisterschule
Bachelor Professional of Plastics and Rubber Production and Management (CCI), Engineering/Industrial Management, 2.1
IHK Akademie Nürnberg
Master Professional of Technical Management (CCI), Technical Management
ABOUT RUDI TOEPFER
Plant Manager - Injection Molding Expert - Management - of international business with +20 years experience and strong leadership skills Development of strategies to achieve company\'s goals with aggressive actions and sustainable plans- Performance Management - Escalation Management - Process Improvements - Leadership / Mentoring - Cost Reduction strategy - Goal Management - risk management - Project Management Plant management - establish Quality management and costs reduction Production controlling and planning, Headcount Planning, Implementation of visual management tools on the production floor - developing employee retention programs KPI driving and making decisions based on facts - data Implementation of LEAN Management Head of Production / Operations / Technical / Project / Industrialization new programs / startup plant with lean aspects
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