Florian Zenke

Implementierung einer robotergestützten Prozessautomatisierung in der Produktion: Analyse des IST-Prozesses, Definition von Anforderungen, Anbieter- und Lösungsvergleich, Koordination mit dem Dienstleister, Factory Acceptance Test (FAT), Site Acceptance Test (SAT), Implementierung sowie Aufbau eines KPI-Monitorings zur kontinuierlichen Optimierung.

Gesamtprojektleitung und PMO für alle Workstream-Leads (Logistik, Einkauf, Prozesse, IT).

Verantwortlich für Produktionssteuerung, Verlagerung von Maschinen und IT sowie die Steuerung interner und externer Stakeholder und Dienstleister.

Led a project team to conduct the following projects in four global production sites (reporting to C-level):

OPERATIONAL TRANSFORMATION

- €500M Production Site Transformation: Led large-scale transformation of two production sites incl. planning volume transfers, executing machine transfers (>100 units) and change management for 300+ staff -> -30 % cost per item reduction

- Greenfield Production Site Planning: Led new production site planning incl. location analysis, warehouse selection, business case and PMO

- €20M Post-Merger Integration: Conducted due diligence for €20M acquisition, managed interim operations, integrated processes and systems

PROCESS OPTIMIZATION & OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE

- Process Optimization: Reduced shipping-related reorders by 40% through Six Sigma-based process optimization.

- Process Automation: Implemented robotic automation, eliminating 90% manual labour in a production process.

- Efficiency Improvement: Reduced shipping costs by 4%pt. through data-driven production steering and optimized packaging strategies

- New 1000m² consignment area: Enabling in-time order fulfilment by developing a new consignment area, optimizing process design and IT

- New production process: Offering new products by implementing a new machinery and process (DTG)

- Production capacity planning tool: Improved forecasting and resource allocation by building a global Excel-based production planning tool

SUPPLY CHAIN STRATEGY

- ERP+AI Strategy: Defined ERP strategy building process, data and system standards enhanced by AI usage. Focus on forecasting, planning, procurement and WMS

OTHER

- Certifications: Got FSC and Ökotex certification incl. preparing processes + systems and audit

- Green Packaging: Sustainable packaging introduction