Dr. Uwe Kätzel

I oversee operations of the European division of General Industrial Liquid and Coil Coatings of five EMEA production plants (Italy, Germany, Finland, Ireland) supervising 235 full-time employees. * Integration of Gross & Perthun GmbH, Mannheim, maintaining a smooth transition and minimizing disruptions. * Reduced workplace accidents by 50%, enhancing safety and compliance. * Decreased production-related defective batches by 25%, improving quality. * Increased productivity by 20% by streamlining workflows.

I managed daily operations for the production of liquid paints in the General Industrial Divisions. I led quality and environmental management in accordance with ISO 9001 and 14001 standards. Planning and execution of the site Capex plan while supporting the implementation of Lean & Six Sigma programs. * Oversaw full P&L for supply chain organization with 42 FTEs * Drove integration of the production site post-acquisition in 2019, * Established and certified an internal compliance program for export control

I led operations of intermediates and formulations, serving semiconductor clients from two plants. I supervised 8 directs along with 130 FTE. I also monitored quality, environmental, and energy management systems. I implemented operational excellence program while engaging as member of LT for a global production cluster * Guided the site to its first ISO45001 certification * Directed a significant site reorganization following an acquisition integration * Championing a global cultural development initiative

In this role, I headed operations in the production of liquid formations for semiconductor customers, supervising 42 FTEs over two shifts. Ensured compliance with quality, environmental, and energy management systems. I directed change control and complaint resolution activities. I conducted RCA and implemented corrective measures while acting as process owner during audits by clients and government agencies. I introduced Lean and Six Sigma initiatives while planning and monitoring investment projects.

Produktion Photoresists & Ancillaries

Projektleitung Prozessentwicklung Membranverfahren

Untersuchung der dynamischen Lichtstreuung für Anwendungen mit pyrogenen Stoffsystemen

Simulation des Streuverhaltens von Partikelagglomeraten

Partikelmesstechnik, Strömungsprobleme der Mech. Verfahrenstechnik, Produktentwicklung, Nanotechnologie