Felix Mueller-Ohl

Experience

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  Mannesmann Boge GmbH

  Jan 1998 - Mar 2000

  Project Process Engineer

  Project Engineer in production environmentProduction of automotive damping elements leading projects or new machines and optimization of production processesIntroducing lean management methods in Volvo fraktal

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  Kautex Textron

  Jan 2000 - Jun 2007

  Technical Project Manager

  Working in fuel tank application for DaimlerChrysler2000-2004 Project M-Class W 163 - MY 2002 and 2004 - 7 business trips to USA Technical project management for fuel tank production Management of new parts, release and testing of fuel tank system (blow moulded plastic fuel tank)Management of customer, suppliers, production machines (welding equipment, blow moulded plastic fuel, cooling device) incl. Introducing production to the US based production plant2004 series adaption management incl recall management on fuel tank Mercedes Benz W2112005-2007 Technical project leader for Project E-Class W 212Leading project together with Program Manager Design phase with test and production planning to release tank system on customer site Mostrar menos

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  Artenius PET Packaging

  Jul 2007 - Jan 2011

  Manufacturing manager for injection molding (PET, 13 machines) and blow molding (PET , 6 machines), department , up to 80 people, 3 billion parts per year Serving Coca-Cola, PepsiCo, Deutsche Mineralbrunnen (refillable bottle), Fuchs (herbs), Henkel Introduction of lean management methodsImplementation of Hygiene System according to BRC/IoP incl. achieving certificationImplementation of Energy Management System EN DIN ISO 50 001 with energy savings up to 10% Health and SafetyIntroducing Injection-stretch-blow moulding Mostrar menos Maintenance Coordination of 6 Stretch Blow Molding machines (PET bottles) and Single Stage Stretch Blowmolding machines (PET Containers)Maintenance budget 800.000 €/yearIntroduction of management systems for hygiene according to BRC/IOP Rev. 3 und 4Introduction of energy management systems according to EN DIN ISO 50 001Optimization of air pressure systemIntroduction of lean management methodsReduction of maintenance budgeIntegration of metal seperators in the injection molding department Mostrar menos

  • Manufacturing Manager

    Mar 2009 - Jan 2011

  • Maintenance Manager Blow Molding

    Jul 2007 - Feb 2009
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  Weidenhammer Packaging Group und Sonoco

  Jan 2012 - Jan 2017

  Plant Manager

  Managing entire plant with up to 64 People. 7 direct reportsTurnover 15 m€ (plant Bunde) Most efficient plant in the Weidenhammer-Sonoco Germany GroupSafety incidents reduction from 5 per year to 0 within 1 yearSetup and manage new building and redesign of production (turning logistics flow 180 degrees and introduce new lines) during full production Customer management to reduce complaints Start up production support for new Factory in Chile in South America (5 containers per week within 6 month period) Training of of line operators from ChileManaging restructuring and closing plant in 2016 due to market change with tobacco legislation. People and Production management of closing (0 accident, 100% Fill rate until last day) Managing moving machinery to other plants3 month working in plant Luebeck, Germany to build up production line Mostrar menos

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  Wellness Pet Company

  Feb 2017 - now

  Connection between R&D and Operations - developing new shapes and innovative treatsStart up of dog treats production in the USA within 2 years by introducing 8 machines (scratch to SOP) within time and budget Introduction of new high efficiency moulds Set global machines standards for interchangability Introduce full electric injection moulders to the global sitesSet up supplier service network for machinery and moulds Working with bio plastic, granulate extrusion, injection moulding, profile extrusion, packagingExploring bio plastic granulate extrusion in the USA Start-up of supply chain with local packaging in Australia. Introduce Hololens and monitoring tools (Digital Moulds/MyConnect/Guidewheel) for machinery IP Management together with general council- technical management with patent attorney Introducing of energy management systemInternational working habit (hybrid)International work travel to USA, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Australia Mostrar menos Managing technical part of Veendam plant Introducing KPI´s to production floorReduction of accidents from 4 (2017) to 0 (2018) - plant achieved 1000 days w/o accident in 2022Support growth stategy 20% yoy of Whimzees Brand worldwideGrowth turnover (Whimzees brand) from 30 (2017) to 70mUS$ (2021)Managed extension of production plant to double floor space, maintenance area, offices, customer experience center and R&D lab within 2 years and budgetAdaption of processes and organisation Growing capacity (150%) for rapid growth by investing new moulds and technology steps International travel to USA, Europe and Asia Mostrar menos

  • Global Whimzees Engineering Director

    Jan 2021 - now

  • Plant Director

    May 2020 - Jan 2021

  • COO

    Jan 2017 - May 2020

  • Manager Inpak / Projectleider

    Feb 2017 - Jul 2017