Martin Kühn
Angestellt, Plant Manager, JELD-WEN Deutschland GmbH & Co. KG
Dresden, Deutschland
Über mich
AT A GLANCE Strong Operations Executive with extensive international experience My core competencies: • Operational management of several high technology sites • 20+ years composites in the aviation and automotive industry • Excellent problem-solving competence as Six Sigma + LEAN Master Black Belt • Strong emotional intelligence • Results-oriented and appreciative leadership • Strong motivation to make a difference My special achievements: • Numerous sustainable turnarounds of high-deficit businesses through process optimization across locations, significant cost reductions and achievement of 100% delivery reliability • Construction of a modern production site for various AIRBUS programs Sales of up to USD 260 million | Management of up to 600 employees Convincing sparring partner with passion for strategic and operational issues, team spirit and entrepreneurial vision, who leads projects to their goal Results-driven | Strong-minded | Inspiring | Appreciative | People-oriented
Werdegang
Berufserfahrung von Martin Kühn
11 Monate, Aug. 2021 - Juni 2022
Consulting Projects / Six Sigma Master Black Belt Qualification
Kühn
2 Monate, Nov. 2020 - Dez. 2020
Executive Education Program - promoting my reorientation phase
London Business School
1 Jahr und 6 Monate, Apr. 2019 - Sep. 2020
Managing Director - Chief Operating Officer (COO)
SCHUBERTH GruppeKEY ACCOUNTABILITIES 1. P&L responsibility for the entire operative business: purchasing, supply chain & logistics, production (composites, grinding, painting, injection molding and assembly) and R&D – with around 300 employees at the Magdeburg site 2. Establishment of a performance and goal-oriented management culture 3. Establishment of stable and efficient processes across the entire value chain / supply chain and a sustainable reduction of working capital
3 Jahre und 3 Monate, Jan. 2016 - März 2019
Managing Director - Chief Operating Officer (COO)
Cotesa GmbHKEY ACCOUNTABILITIES 1. General Management (P&L) 2. Management of 2 production sites including production management, production planning, layout planning, production technology, logistics, SCM, maintenance, facility management, EHSA, quality management, quality assurance, non-destructive testing 3. Management systems for Quality, EHSHA and Energy Efficiency BUDGET P&L; € 60M sales revenue; approx. 450 employees; 2 production sites
4 Jahre und 5 Monate, Aug. 2011 - Dez. 2015
Head of Operations / Plant Manager Composite Materials
SGL GROUP - The Carbon Company
5 direct+70 indirect reports @ budget €12M. Direct production of CFRP parts, carbon fabrics and wet friction materials for the Automotive, Aerospace, Medical Eng. and Wind industries. Oversee continuous technology innovation to maintain cutting-edge production standards. KEY ACHIEVEMENTS: Turning a loss-making and stagnating business into a profitable business with a double digit CAGR within only 3 years. Productivity & efficiency: +15%. Relocation of 2 large automotive production lines.
6 Jahre und 7 Monate, Juni 2009 - Dez. 2015
Global Quality Management Representative & Head of Global Quality Assurance
SGL Group - The Carbon Company
Implementation, harmonization and continuous improvement of a Global cross-site Quality Management and Quality Assurance System including all Laboratories for Business Unit Carbon Fibers & Composite Materials. Ensure appropriate certifications required by standards ISO 9001:2008, AS / EN 9100:2009 and ISO / TS 16949:2009.
1 Jahr und 11 Monate, Juli 2007 - Mai 2009
Six Sigma Black Belt for Business Unit Carbon Fibers & Composite Materials
SGL Group - The Carbon Company
Identification, management, coaching and financial controlling of various highly demanding LEAN / Six Sigma projects in the UK and Germany achieving sustainable minimum cost savings of € .5M per project. Trainings in Six Sigma and LEAN methodology. Management of international standardization / improvement / KAIZEN workshops.
6 Monate, Jan. 2007 - Juni 2007
Product Manager
SGL Group - The Carbon Company
Directed the start-up of a prototype production facility for high-performance ceramic composite brake discs for luxury cars such as Audi, Bugatti, Ferrari, Lamborghini and Porsche.
2 Jahre und 2 Monate, Nov. 2004 - Dez. 2006
Head of Quality Assurance / Quality Management Representative
Schunk Kohlenstofftechnik GmbH
Managed all quality assurance processes in the automotive sector for the production of large series carbon brushes for electric motors. Instituted and achieved certification for automotive standard ISO / TS 16949.
3 Jahre und 7 Monate, Apr. 2001 - Okt. 2004
Development Engineer Composites
Schunk Kohlenstofftechnik GmbH
Designed carbon fiber reinforced ceramic brake discs for use in BMW automobiles and developed processes to improve manufacturing quality and efficiency. Implemented non-destructive methods to effectively test composite materials.
Ausbildung von Martin Kühn
1996 - 2001
Polymer Chemistry
University of Applied Sciences Reutlingen, Germany
Chemical Process Engineering Polymer Materials & Engineering Polymer Synthesis & Catalysis Polymer & Colloid Characterization Advanced Analytical Techniques Diploma Thesis German Aerospace Center (DLR): http://www.dtic.mil/dtic/tr/fulltext/u2/a395702.pdf (-> PORTFOLIO)
10 Jahre und 2 Monate, Aug. 1986 - Sep. 1996
Sciences
Friedrich-List Gymnasium Reutlingen, Germany
Chemistry, English, Biology, Human Anatomy & Physiology; Latin High School Program in Illinois & Ohio, USA (12 months, 1993-1994)
Sprachen
Deutsch
Muttersprache
Englisch
Fließend