COO - Lavatec Laundry Technology GmbH
(2025-11)
- Responsible for the strategic direction and operational management of the company
- Personnel responsibility for 120 employees
Managing Director BHS-Sonthofen (Slovakia) s.r.o. - BHS-Sonthofen GmbH - Slovakia
(2020-06 - 2025-10)
- Led the strategic planning and execution of manufacturing processes
- Planning and successful construction of a new plant (greenfield) in Slovakia with an investment volume of 12 Mio. €
- Establishment of a new supplier network for machining, castings, and forgings parts in Eastern Europe, Turkey, and India
COO - BHS-Sonthofen GmbH - Sonthofen
(2016-01 - 2025-10)
- Responsibility for production, quality, production planning, welding, purchasing, logistics, and shipping
- Leadership and development of a team of 160 employees
- Transformation of the plant in Sonthofen into a pure assembly site while implementing a process-oriented factory concept
- Increased contribution margins by reducing material costs and implementing process optimizations (Lean Management) by 15%
Production Manager - BHS-Sonthofen GmbH - Sonthofen
(2012-10 - 2015-12)
- Responsibility for production areas: mixing and crushing technology, filtration technology, production planning, welding, and occupational safety
- Personnel responsibility for 90 employees
- Introduction of Lean Management methods, leading to a 25% increase in productivity
Head of Production - Magna Steyr Fuel Systems
(2010-10 - 2012-09)
- Responsibility for aluminum tank production, steel tank production, engineering, maintenance, and planning department
- Personnel responsibility for 120 employees
- Cost center and budget responsibility
- Continuous improvement of productivity and quality
Head of Engineering - Magna Steyr Fuel Systems
(2010-04 - 2010-09)
- Responsibility for research and development, production control, toolmaking, maintenance, and prototype construction
- Personnel responsibility for 35 employees
- Responsible for new products and technical changes
- Deputy Plant Manager
- Technical contact for customers and suppliers in the automotive industry
Head of Production Planning including Time Management - SAG Alutech GmbH
(2008-01 - 2010-03)
- Personnel responsibility for 10 employees
- Planning of new production sites
- Continuous expansion of production capacities
- International assignments in Sweden, Slovakia, the Netherlands, and France
Team Leader Process-Engineering - SAG Alutech GmbH
(2007-01 - 2007-12)
- Personnel responsibility for 6 employees
- Optimization of production and logistics processes
- Investment planning and implementation
- Introduction of new products
Process-Engineer - SAG Alutech GmbH
(2005-10 - 2006-12)
- Preparation of offer calculations
- Material flow planning
