about me
I am a trained technician and have been able to continually expand my understanding of this. After studying production engineering, I worked for many years in QA and QM, where I was taught the knowledge of process reliability and excellence. As an external auditor for ISO 9001, I practiced potential analysis in an appreciative manner and directly with the customer. My 15 years as a COO were strongly influenced by the current topics of Industry 4.0 and sustainability work. Digitalization, automation, lean management, factory planning and sustainability are part of my solution-finding process.

CV
from summer 2024
Self-employed
Michael-Kiel-Interim
Interim Management
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2012 – 2024
EVVA Security Technology GmbH, Vienna (AT)
100 million EUR turnover/year; 850 employees; metal & electronics
Manufacture of mechanical and electronic locking systems
Head of Operations & Quality Management, COO
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2009 – 2012
Watt Drive Antriebstechnik GmbH, Wiener Neustadt (AT)
25 million EUR turnover/year; 250 employees; mechanical engineering & plant engineering
Manufacturing of mechanical drive systems
Operations Manager, Authorized Representative
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2007 – 2009
Reintjes GmbH, Hameln (D)
120 million EUR turnover/year; 450 employees; mechanical engineering & shipbuilding
Manufacture of marine gears
Head of Quality Assurance
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1990 – 2007
Lenze SE, Hamelin (D)
600 million EUR turnover/year; 3000 employees; metal & electronics, automotive
Manufacturing of mechanical and electronic drive technology Quality Manager
Head of Quality Management
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2004 – 2009 (part-time)
German Society for the Certification of Management Systems
Part-time self-employment with consulting services and certification (DQS); assessment and certification services
Lead Auditor, Auditor (EU)
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Training
1986 – 1990
University of Applied Sciences Lippe, Lemgo (D)
Study of production engineering
Degree: Diploma Engineer (FH)
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1981 – 1984
Phoenix Contact GmbH & Co. KG, Blomberg (Germany)
Vocational training, apprenticeship
Skilled mechanical engineer