Nils-Jörg Kranz

Business improvement/change projects and programmes

Responsible for improvement of complex process chains: target definition, project set-up and management

Functional lead for major improvement activities within HELLA world-wide. Responsible for financial improvement programmes, two international process improvement programmes, and the HELLA production system.

Managed restructuring project (2006-2009) and financial improvement programmes (beg. 2007 and 2008 resp.); designed and implemented principles, processes and methodology (baselining, target setting, financial valuation, etc.); reviewed progress at international locations; reported to Board of Mgmt. and representative of shareholders

Designed and led a 3-year plant logistics project. After end of project, Head of Logistics Strategy & Controlling for a few months before joining my next employer (HELLA). Implemented logistics structures and processes required for lean manufacturing (Mercedes Production System) and reduced logistics costs.

Planned and managed consulting projects for major corporations, mainly in the high-tech, assembly and process industry. Conducted introductory trainings for new consultants.