Johannes Walz
About Johannes Walz
Johannes Walz is a Manager Lean with extensive experience in lean management and engineering. He has worked for Schaeffler and Kennametal, holding various positions that emphasize his expertise in lean methodologies and process optimization.
Current Role at Kennametal
Johannes Walz serves as the Manager Lean at Kennametal, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he focuses on implementing lean management principles to enhance operational efficiency and productivity within the organization. His expertise in lean methodologies contributes to Kennametal's commitment to continuous improvement and innovation in manufacturing processes.
Professional Experience at Schaeffler
Johannes Walz has extensive experience at Schaeffler, where he worked for over 12 years in various roles. He began as a CNC-Programmierer from 1999 to 2011, followed by a position as Lean-Spezialist from 2011 to 2015. He continued in the same capacity for an additional year from 2015 to 2016. In these roles, he applied lean principles to optimize production processes and improve overall efficiency.
Educational Background
Johannes Walz has a solid educational foundation in engineering and management. He studied at REFA - Nürnberg, earning the REFA Techniker designation from 2007 to 2011. He also completed the Industriemeister Metall program at IHK Bamberg from 2004 to 2007. Additionally, he obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Wertschöpfungsmanagement from Hochschule Ansbach from 2013 to 2016 and a Systemischer Businesscoach certification from WINGS Professional Studies in 2021.
Lean Management Expertise
Johannes Walz has developed significant expertise in lean management throughout his career. He achieved a Six Sigma - Yellow Belt certification in 2013, which further enhanced his skills in process improvement and quality management. His roles at Schaeffler and Kennametal demonstrate his commitment to applying lean principles to drive efficiency and effectiveness in manufacturing operations.