Profile

• 38 years of leadership experience in various positions
• Certified Business Economist (Controlling), Advanced Technical College Entrance Qualification in Economics
• Languages: fluent in German and English

Industry and Consulting Experience

• Successful execution of consulting and interim management projects across various industries. (aerospace, food industry, mechanical engineering, railway infrastructure, logistics services)
• Vice President of Logistics: Responsible for optimizing the supply chain and implementing efficient logistics processes at an international aerospace supplier
• Operations Manager: Operational control and continuous improvement of logistics processes at a leading logistics and supply chain management company
• Plant Manager: Overall responsibility for plant logistics and production control at a renowned company specializing in the distribution and marketing of high-quality products
• Experience in implementing SCM and lean projects: Strategic planning and successful execution for efficiency improvement and cost reduction
• Planning and implementation of logistics centers and spare parts warehouses: Project management for the establishment and optimization of logistics and spare parts warehouses
• Optimization of quality assurance (QA) and introduction of shop floor management: Implementation of quality management systems and lean methods to improve production and logistics processes

What makes Ralf tick

With his “hands-on” mentality and KPI-based leadership, Ralf remains assertive and solution-oriented in all situations. His long-standing leadership experience makes him a confident leader. Ralf works as an interim manager for various renowned companies.

Ralf works as a freelancer for Mesta Consulting, among others.