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Head of Operations - M.Sc. Business Administration & Mechanical Engineering

Herrenberg, Deutschland
Weltweit
Master of Science in Business Administration & Mechanical Engineering
Herrenberg, Deutschland
Weltweit
Master of Science in Business Administration & Mechanical Engineering

Profilanlagen

CV Christian Sesterheim 250415.pdf

Skills

AntriebAutomobilindustrieBenchmarkingBiologieKundenbeziehungsmanagementUnternehmensverwaltungProzessoptimierungKundendienstKostenreduzierungDatenqualitätEntwicklungsmanagementProjektstudieEnterprise Resource PlanningFinanzenVertriebFinanzielle PlanungMaschinenbauSachgüterproduktionVerhandlungOperational ExcellenceProduktionsmanagementOrganisationsstrukturKaufprozessSupply Chain ManagementStandardisierungWorkflowsBeschaffungPerformance MonitorTeam ManagementLogistikprozesseKostenmanagementKpi-Berichterstattung
Operations Management
Leadership of production, quality, supply chain, and service teams in dynamic, fast-growing Life Science companies with focus on organizational structure and operational excellence

Team Leadership & Development
Management of cross-functional and international program teams with up to 100+ team members across Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Logistics, Purchasing, Finance and Sales

Cross-functional Team Management
Coordination and leadership of diverse teams including powertrain component programs for automotive customers like Honda, Fiat, and Porsche

Customer Service Excellence
Establishment of customer service teams, service processes and CRM software to standardize customer request handling and improve response time and resolution quality

Process Improvement Expertise
Implementation of key performance indicators, dashboards, and data-driven decision-making processes with focus on continuous improvement and operational excellence

KPIs & Data-Driven Decision Making
Development and monitoring of strategic KPIs, make-or-buy analyses, feasibility studies, and performance monitoring systems for enhanced process efficiency

ERP System Implementation
Successful implementation and integration of ERP systems with procurement, logistics, and production workflows for enhanced process efficiency and data accuracy

Financial Planning & Cost Management
Achievement of financial targets through creation and execution of financial roadmaps, material cost savings through structured RFQs, supplier negotiations, and benchmarking

Erfahrung

Berufserfahrung0 - 5 Jahre
Freelancer seit2025

Sprachen

DeutschMutterspracheEnglischverhandlungssicher

Projekthistorie

Head of Operations

Dispendix GmbH
Leading the production, quality, supply chain, and service team in a dynamic, fast-growing Life Science company. Established organizational structure, defined core processes, and cultivated a culture of operational excellence and continuous improvement.

Program Manager

Lear Corporation
Managed wiring harness programs for German OEM customers (Daimler and Porsche). Led cross-functional and international program teams consisting of Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Logistics, Purchasing, Finance and Sales with over 100 team members.

Program & Launch Manager

GKN Driveline
Managed powertrain component programs for several customers including Honda, Fiat, and Porsche. Led cross-functional project teams with up to 15 team members and reached financial and timing targets for the projects.

Graduate Leadership Development Program

GKN
Completed rotational assignments in different business units and departments of the company (Supply Chain, Manufacturing Engineering and Program Management), accompanied by leadership, team building and project management training.

Assistant to Operations Director

Brose
Assisted the Operations Director of Brose's largest production plant with over 3000 employees by preparing strategic KPIs, make-or-buy-analyses and feasibility studies. Supported improvement projects in seat assembly and implemented One-Piece-Flow in the assembly line.

Research Assistant, Chair of Production Management

Werkzeugmaschinenlabor (WZL) der RWTH Aachen
Leading and supporting industrial and research projects concerning production processes of components for electric vehicles.

Controlling (working student)

Air Liquide
Programming of controlling tools and establishing and monitoring of KPIs for on-site production plants.

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