Bernard Gruhl

Sound applied knowledge in manufacturing
- Manufacturing: Management of large production facilities with up to 400 employees
- Large experience leading improvement projects worldwide in all aspects of lean manufacturing - Includes Lean 6 Sigma, TPM, GMP, 5S, Kaizen, maintenance and engineering
- Logistics: Experience in international optimization projects;
- Daily management of supply and dispatches, MRP
- Marketing: Involved with product renovation and marketing portfolio optimization projects

Proven skills in continuous improvement and change management
- Lead operation improvement projects in 8 different countries
- Scope of operational changes included all aspects of the supply chain
- Scope of strategic projects included size and location of factories
- Lead training and negotiations in a multicultural environment, including contacts with unions

Solid base in finance
- Business Administration degree (BA) with specialization in finance
- Portfolio management in a venture capital company in Canada
- Budget set-up and follow-up for a production facility