Erik Leben

Managed operations strategy for the division with a focus on capacity and footprint planning for the EU, NSA, and APAC regions. Ensured the right setup meets product demand and business goals, while collaborating on Make-or-Buy decisions, CAPEX, investment planning, and asset management.

Standardized and implemented capacity planning processes across production sites (including external partners), ensuring alignment with lead times, technologies, and business economics. Optimized resource allocation, provided expert support to internal and external stakeholders, and ensured compliance with corporate standards.

Founded and operated a small security systems business, where I was assembling and servicing simple security systems for banks, gas stations, and new apartments.

Responsible for metrology and inspection systems across four production sites, including calibration, measurement programs, and quality data analysis. Supported dimensional quality improvements and ensured compliance with equipment standards.

Performed quality assurance measurements during production and executed special test procedures during development, audits, or customer escalations. Aided quality control throughout the product lifecycle and contributed to measurement system analysis under Six Sigma methodology.