Kirstin Reblin

Kirstin Reblin

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Director Transformation | GAICD | Business & Operational Excellence | Change Enabler | Large-Scale Programs/Projects Leader | High-Performing Team Empowerment | Achiever | Mentor of the Year Women at Industry Awards 2024

  • Education

    • Australian Institute of Company Directors

      2024 - 2024
      Director's Course
    • Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT)

      1993 - 1998
      Chartered Engineer (in German Diplom Wirtschaftsingenieurwesen) Industrial Engineering and Business Administratrion

      German Diplom is 5.5 years study. This includes - 2 years Bachelor (in German Vordiplom) with subjects Mathematics, Physics, Electrical Engineering, Material Science- 2.5 years Master (in German Hauptdiplom) with subjects Industrial Engineering, Finance & Controlling, Supply Chain Management- 0.5 years Semester abroad at University of California at Berkeley, USA- 0.5 years Diploma Thesis at Ciba Specialities Chemistries in Kaisten, SUI

    • University of California, Berkeley

      1997 - 1997
      Semester abroad Industrial Engineering
  • Experience

    • Robert Bosch GmbH

      Oct 1998 - Apr 2010
      • Head of Supply Chain Management at Plant Munich

        Jul 2007 - Apr 2010
      • Corporate Controlling Manager at Gasoline Systems

        Oct 2005 - Jun 2007
      • Project Manager at Bosch Joint-Ventures in China

        Apr 2004 - Sept 2005
      • Logistics Manager at Plant Waiblingen

        Oct 2000 - Mar 2004
      • Trainee Leadership Program

        Oct 1998 - Sept 2000
    • Siemens AG

      May 2010 - Dec 2016

      Lead business critical and strategic projects | Develop Siemens Operating Model | Develop worldwide standard for Talent Acquisition | Consult Siemens Financial Services | Lead task force of multi business unit & countries supply chain project | Trainer for ‘Lean’ Performance System | ‘Grow to Glow’ coach Lead Corporate ‘Lean Company’ Program | Develop strategic concepts | Deploy program worldwide | Leadership Programs | Develop and deploy ‘Lean’ self-assessment | Drive business excellence | Benchmarking | Orchestrate international conferences | Coach BU C-Suite | Trainer for ‘Lean’ Performance System | ‘Grow to Glow’ coach Develop and deploy worldwide Corporate ‘Lean in the Supply Chain’ Program | Initiate worldwide Supply Chain community | Facilitate End-to-End Value Stream Mapping | Drive operational excellence | Coach Supply Chain leaders | Trainer for ‘Lean’ in the Supply Chain | ‘Grow to Glow’ coach | Siemens representative as a speaker at all major European logistics conferences

      • Senior Consultant at Siemens Management Consulting

        Nov 2014 - Dec 2016
      • Global Corporate Program Leader: Lean Company Program driving Business Excellence

        Oct 2012 - Oct 2014
      • Global Corporate Program Leader: Lean in the Supply Chain driving Operational Excellence

        May 2010 - Sept 2012
    • Siemens Healthcare Australia

      Feb 2017 - Sept 2018
      Business Excellence Manager & Senior Management Consultant (dual role)

      Lead implementation of ‘Lean’ Performance system in APAC | Identify and drive cost saving and revenue improvement initiatives | Drive business excellence across all functions | Coach executive/senior leaders | Lead Robotics Process Automation (RPA) projects | APAC coach & trainer for ‘Lean’ Performance System | Management Consultant at Healthcare Providers across Australia

    • Healius Limited

      Nov 2018 - Oct 2019
      Senior Transformation Leader

      Lead strategic finance initiatives from ideation to implementation | Drive transformation of Group Business Services | Foster cross-functional collaboration | Optimise holistically across Business Units | Coach | Trainer | Lead Robotics Process Automation (RPA) projects

    • Opal Group

      Nov 2019 - Jul 2024

      Lead strategic initiatives from ideation to implementation | Drive business and operational excellence | Develop transformation, change management, PMO, risk assessment framework and governance structure | Advisor to C-suite | Coach executives and senior stakeholders | Lead Centre of Excellence for Supply Chain | Drive SC strategic initiatives incl. business case | Founder of ‘Thinking Diversity: Women at Opal' Lead key cross-functional improvement initiatives across business from ideation to implementation | Drive business and operational excellence | Drive continuous improvement culture across sites, functions and hierarchy levels | Develop operational strategies | Develop change management and project governance structure | Coach front-line workers to executives | Advisor to corporate manufacturing excellence program

      • General Manager Transformation

        Jun 2022 - Jul 2024
      • National Continuous Improvement Manager

        Nov 2019 - May 2022
    • KR Consulting Australia

      Aug 2024 - now
      Director Transformation

      Unlock Potential, Empower People, Drive Change, Deliver ExcellenceWho We AreKR Consulting is a transformation consultancy committed to unlocking potential, empowering people, driving change, and delivering excellence. With 25+ years of global experience, we take a strategic yet hands-on approach to business transformation. Our expertise spans multiple industries, helping organizations' streamline processes, strengthen systems, and build high-performing teams.How We Help You ThriveWe excel in solving key business challenges, including:✅ Misaligned Strategy and Execution✅ Inefficiencies in Operations✅ Lack of Team Engagement and Ownership✅ Poor Project Execution and Prioritisation✅ Data-Driven Decision-Making Gaps✅ Difficulty Navigating Change✅ Lack of Cross-Functional Collaboration✅ Stagnant Growth and Innovation✅ Desire to Achieve Greater Success✅ Overflowing with Ideas and InnovationHow We WorkOur approach is structured to drive tangible results:🔹 Create Transparency🔹 Simplify Complexity🔹 Structure for Success🔹 Optimise End-to-End🔹 Lead Change🔹 Empower Your Team🔹 Deliver ExcellenceAt KR Consulting, we don’t just consult—we collaborate, implement, and deliver measurable results for sustainable success.#BusinessTransformation #Leadership #Consulting #Growth #Innovation Show less

    • George Weston Foods

      Mar 2025 - now
      Head of Operational Excellence at Mauri
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Siemens Production System / Lean in the Supply Chain / Lean Company

      Siemens
      Jan 2012
    • Inclusion Habits for Operations Leader as Cohort Support/Coach

      Emberin
      Sept 2023
    • Leadership 1-4

      Bosch
      Jan 2000
    • Dare to Lead Trained

      Dare to Lead™ Trained
      May 2024
    • Company Directors Course

      Australian Institute of Company Directors
      Nov 2024
    • Inclusion Champion Graduate

      Emberin
      Feb 2023
    • Communication Training

      LifeHikes®
      Jan 2014
    • The Science of Happiness

      University of California, Berkeley
      Aug 2020
      View certificate certificate
    • Bosch Production System

      Bosch
      Jan 2001
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Kirstin Reblin
      Mentor of the Year Women in Industry Jun 2024 MENTOR OF THE YEARRecognising an individual who has demonstrated a commitment to developing female talent within their organisation or wider industry.
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Divisional Representative: Ladies Twilight

      Issued by Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron on Oct 2023
      Royal Sydney Yacht SquadronAssociated with Kirstin Reblin
    • NSW Committee Member

      Issued by NAWO on Apr 2022
      NAWOAssociated with Kirstin Reblin
    • Secretary, Committee Member

      Issued by North Sydney Symphony Orchestra on Oct 2021
      North Sydney Symphony OrchestraAssociated with Kirstin Reblin
    • Mentor in NAWO Mentoring Program

      Issued by NAWO - National Association of Women in Operations on Jan 2021
      NAWO - National Association of Women in OperationsAssociated with Kirstin Reblin
    • Treasurer, Board Member

      Issued by BMW Chamber Orchestra on Jan 2012
      BMW Chamber OrchestraAssociated with Kirstin Reblin
    • Coach and Juror for Non-profit Organizations

      Issued by startsocial e.V. on Jan 2010
      startsocial e.V.Associated with Kirstin Reblin
    • Coach

      Issued by SIEMENS coaching initiative for women GROW2GLOW on Jan 2015
      SIEMENS coaching initiative for women GROW2GLOWAssociated with Kirstin Reblin
    • Mentor mentorING program for female students

      Issued by Technische Universität München on Jan 2012
      Technische Universität MünchenAssociated with Kirstin Reblin