Martina Kolb Pieper
About Martina Kolb Pieper
Martina Kolb Pieper is the Operational Excellence Manager Rbu Europe at Freudenberg Performance Materials SE & Co. KG, with extensive experience in operational management and a strong background in chemistry and management.
Current Position at Freudenberg Performance Materials
Martina Kolb Pieper currently holds the position of Operational Excellence Manager Rbu Europe at Freudenberg Performance Materials SE & Co. KG. She has been in this role since 2017, focusing on enhancing operational efficiencies and implementing continuous improvement initiatives across the company's European operations.
Previous Roles at Freudenberg Vliesstoffe
Before her current role, Martina worked at Freudenberg Vliesstoffe SE & Co. KG, where she served as Plant Manager from 2015 to 2017, and as Production Manager from 2014 to 2015. Both roles were based in Weinheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. These positions involved overseeing production activities, ensuring quality control, and optimizing manufacturing processes.
Other Industry Experience
Martina's extensive career includes roles such as Operations Director at Clear-edge Germany in 2013, Plant Manager and Managing Director at Koch Membrane Systems from 2009 to 2012 in Wilmington, Massachusetts, and Plant Manager, President at Unicut Corporation from 2005 to 2008. Additionally, she served as Restructuring Manager at Invista and Operations Manager Apparel at DuPont Invista.
Educational Background
Martina Kolb Pieper holds a Doctorate in Chemistry from the University of Münster, obtained between 1978 and 1987. She also earned a Master's degree in Management from the same university from 2009 to 2013. Furthermore, she studied Management from 1992 to 1996 and completed coursework at the Six Sigma Academy (DuPont) in 2001.
Awards and Achievements
Martina has received the DuPont Safety Award for seven consecutive years, recognizing her outstanding performance in safety. She has implemented Lean Manufacturing and Operational Excellence programs critical to the survival of a 900-person production site. Additionally, she managed a significant ramp-up of a production facility by 200%, effectively doubling the workforce.