Background of experience

• Dynamic Management Professional with technical and international business administration background, advanced knowledge (>24 years) in management and interim disciplines. Long experience in the automotive business (Daimler, Borg Warner Automotive), proven ability to combine strategy with organizational change and people; strong record of increasing profitability and improving operational efficiencies. Clear, direct, friendly communicator with the ability to inspire and motivate employees, peers and customers.

Professional experience:

• Owner of the Interim, Consultant and Coach Company, www.mariusgartner.de (2013-today)
• Plant Manager at Lamy writing instruments (2010-2013)
• Technical Director at Stabila Measuring tools (2000-2010)
• Manager Manufacturing Engineering Europe at Borg Warner Automotive (1998-2000)
• Manager Production & Logistics at Borg Warner Automotive (1996-98)
• Manager Manufacturing Engineering at Borg Warner Heidelberg (1994-96)
• Doctor Thesis, Vienna in cooperation Mercedes-Benz AG "Development of a planning system for module assembly in car productions"Degree in mechanical engineering)
  

Focus areas:

• R&D and Production
• Change management
• Lean manufacturing
• CIP, OEE
• Innovation management with creativity techniques
• Project management
• Team development
• value chain analysis
• Product development
• Process development technology transfer

Selected projects:

• Development and implementation of the production process bonding at an automotive transmission manufacturer
• Interim Managing Director (tools) at a Swiss company - Success Story PDF
• Interim Managing Director at an innovative analog audio manufacturer - Success Story PDF
• Implementation of an innovation management system at an electronic/ mechanic manufacturer
• Increase production output and Coaching of production head and team at an ball bearing automotive supplier - Success Story PDF
• Plant Manager: Assembly and Plastic Injection Moulding - Success Story PDF