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Ralf Laakmann
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Oldham, United Kingdom
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A self-motivated cross functional senior leader, driven by commercial success. Proven track record in achieving aggressive operational and financial goals across all operational functions. Capable of delivering exceptional business improvement programs within a range of high-performance industries. Passionate in building and developing highly effective teams.
My objective is to be a member of a focused and dynamic team, working in an innovative company. My motivation is to apply my management, people and functional skills to continuously improve the bottom-line performance.
My objective is to be a member of a focused and dynamic team, working in an innovative company. My motivation is to apply my management, people and functional skills to continuously improve the bottom-line performance.
Markets
United Kingdom
Language
German
Fluently
English
Fluently
Ready for
Larger project
Ongoing relation / part-time
Full time contractor
Available
My experience
2013 - 2014
freelance
SENIOR CONSULTANT (LEAN MANAGEMENT)
S+P Consulting and Engineering GmbH.
(Cologne, Germany) Jul 2013 - Jun 2014
Consulting and Engineering Service
(50 Employees)
SENIOR CONSULTANT (LEAN MANAGEMENT)
Brown and Green Field Consulting: Leading projects to implement new production structures, improve existing operation structures and build new factories (Biggest Projects: Karcher (Restructuring Assembly Line), Draeger (Definition new Logistics Warehouse; Restructuring Assembly Line), Vaillant Group (Restructuring Plant; Management Training in Lean Techniques), Oerlicon (Implementation Logistics System by Milkrun), Vacuubrand (Management Training in Lean Techniques)
* Reporting to MD / owner S+P consulting and engineering GmbH as senior project manager.
* Training of Management and Operations Teams in Lean Techniques.
* Value Stream Analysis and Definitions.
* Detailed Training and Coaching of Operations Leader in Lean Techniques / Production Management.
* Definition and Implementation of new Production Systems.
* Restructuring of Production Systems / turnaround management.
* Calculation, Definition and Implementation of Logistics Systems (Warehouse; Supermarket; Milkrun)
Consulting and Engineering Service
(50 Employees)
SENIOR CONSULTANT (LEAN MANAGEMENT)
Brown and Green Field Consulting: Leading projects to implement new production structures, improve existing operation structures and build new factories (Biggest Projects: Karcher (Restructuring Assembly Line), Draeger (Definition new Logistics Warehouse; Restructuring Assembly Line), Vaillant Group (Restructuring Plant; Management Training in Lean Techniques), Oerlicon (Implementation Logistics System by Milkrun), Vacuubrand (Management Training in Lean Techniques)
* Reporting to MD / owner S+P consulting and engineering GmbH as senior project manager.
* Training of Management and Operations Teams in Lean Techniques.
* Value Stream Analysis and Definitions.
* Detailed Training and Coaching of Operations Leader in Lean Techniques / Production Management.
* Definition and Implementation of new Production Systems.
* Restructuring of Production Systems / turnaround management.
* Calculation, Definition and Implementation of Logistics Systems (Warehouse; Supermarket; Milkrun)
Coaching, Project Manager, Training, Lean, Consulting, Management, Service, Engineering, Turnaround, Implementation, Production, Manager
2010 - 2013
job
HEAD OF PRODUCTION SYSTEMS
DEUTZ AG.
* Reporting to VP Global Operations as part of the senior management team operations.
* Leading of improvement projects in Germany and USA (restructuring assembly plant in cologne, implemented new assembly line for the plant in Atlanta, Georgia (USA), moved older engine type from German plant to facility in USA for market customisation in USA)
* Development and implementation of KPI system in German plants.
* Training of Shop floor staff in LEAN techniques.
* Leading Kaizen, improvement and restructure projects.
* Leading of improvement projects in Germany and USA (restructuring assembly plant in cologne, implemented new assembly line for the plant in Atlanta, Georgia (USA), moved older engine type from German plant to facility in USA for market customisation in USA)
* Development and implementation of KPI system in German plants.
* Training of Shop floor staff in LEAN techniques.
* Leading Kaizen, improvement and restructure projects.
Training, Lean, Management, Implementation, Development, KPI, Production, USA, Kaizen
2008 - 2010
job
MANAGEMENT ASSISTENT
Mercedes AMG GmbH.
(Affalterbach, Germany) Dec 2008 - Nov 2010
Car Manufacture - Part of the Mercedes Group (Automotive)
(650 Employees)
MANAGEMENT ASSISTENT
* Reporting to Head of R&D.
* Development and Implementation of a new product introduction process (gate structure) from R&D to serial production for engines (project in collaboration with Steinbeis University in a part-time Master studies in General Management)
* Project management of introducing new engine types into production including ramp up management
* Benchmark Analysis for engine projects
* Preparation of management presentations, workshops and meetings
Car Manufacture - Part of the Mercedes Group (Automotive)
(650 Employees)
MANAGEMENT ASSISTENT
* Reporting to Head of R&D.
* Development and Implementation of a new product introduction process (gate structure) from R&D to serial production for engines (project in collaboration with Steinbeis University in a part-time Master studies in General Management)
* Project management of introducing new engine types into production including ramp up management
* Benchmark Analysis for engine projects
* Preparation of management presentations, workshops and meetings
Project Management, R, Management, Workshops, Implementation, Development, Production, UP
2007 - 2008
internship
PRODUCTION INTERNSHIP
MTU Aero Engine GmbH.
(Munich, Germany) Oct 2007 - Feb 2008
Production Manufacturing of Engines for Planes - Aerospace Engineering and Technology (5,000 Employees)
PRODUCTION INTERNSHIP
* Development and Implementation of TPM strategy for one business unit as a pilot project / Definition of TPM Plans for machines (workshops with shop floor staff to generate tasks and get buy in)
* Writing of CNC programs for new production parts (quality checks)
Production Manufacturing of Engines for Planes - Aerospace Engineering and Technology (5,000 Employees)
PRODUCTION INTERNSHIP
* Development and Implementation of TPM strategy for one business unit as a pilot project / Definition of TPM Plans for machines (workshops with shop floor staff to generate tasks and get buy in)
* Writing of CNC programs for new production parts (quality checks)
Writing, Engineering, Technology, Workshops, Implementation, Development, Production, Internship
My education
2018
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2019
Washington Business School Smartly Institute
MBA, N/a
MBA, N/a
2008
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2010
Steinbeis University
Masters, General Management
Masters, General Management
2004
-
2008
University Kassel
N/a, Dipl.-Ing
N/a, Dipl.-Ing
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