Senior Manager Production Planning & Logistics

Senior leader with more than twenty years of experience in production planning, work preparation, logistics, and process optimization. Skilled in managing large teams, driving digital transformation in manufacturing environments, and implementing advanced software systems such as EAP, BDE, and planning tools. Proven track record in restructuring departments, enabling paperless production, KPI‑driven performance management, and optimizing production capacities. Strong capabilities in escalation handling, employee development, and multi‑site logistics coordination. Highly organized, communicative, and experienced in stakeholder and supplier negotiations.

• Management of a work preparation department with 16 employees, including full digital transformation and implementation of EAP, BDE, and planning systems. • Introduction of paperless production across planning and manufacturing, combined with process redesign and employee training. • Restructuring of the work preparation department and optimization of all planning and control processes. • KPI‑driven performance monitoring and escalation management for critical customer deadlines. • Capacity planning based on forecast data and regular reporting to executive management. • Leadership of a logistics department with 60 employees across three sites, including control of internal and external warehouses and negotiations with logistics service providers. • Implementation of time‑slot management in shipping and handling of damage cases with insurers. • Management of order and logistics operations with responsibility for capacity planning, shift planning, and KPI monitoring. • Introduction of a new SAP system in production planning, including inventory control and reporting. • Extensive early‑career operational experience in production control, planning, and freight dispatching, forming a strong foundation for senior leadership roles.