Torsten Klitzsch
About Torsten Klitzsch
Torsten Klitzsch serves as the Manufacturing Director EMEA at Kennametal since 2019, bringing extensive experience from his previous roles at Johnson Controls, where he held various positions over nearly two decades.
Work at Kennametal
Torsten Klitzsch has served as the Manufacturing Director EMEA at Kennametal since 2019. His role is based in Neuhausen am Rheinfall, Kanton Schaffhausen, Schweiz. In this position, he oversees manufacturing operations across the EMEA region, focusing on efficiency, quality, and continuous improvement in production processes.
Previous Experience at Johnson Controls
Prior to his current role, Torsten Klitzsch held multiple positions at Johnson Controls. He worked as a Plant Launch Support from 2003 to 2004 in Born, Netherlands. He served as a Senior Launch Manager for JiT Operations from 2010 to 2013 at the headquarters in Burscheid. His experience also includes roles such as Plant Management Support in Redditch, UK, and General Plant Manager for JiT Operations at the same headquarters in 2013-2014.
Career Development at Johnson Controls
Torsten Klitzsch's career at Johnson Controls spanned several key roles that contributed to his expertise in manufacturing operations. He began as a Plant Technical Support Manager from 1996 to 1999 in Rastatt, GER, and progressed to Group Manufacturing Engineering Manager for JiT Operations from 2000 to 2010. He also worked as a Project Leader for JiT Operations Engineering Greenfield from 1999 to 2000, gaining experience in both Bremen, GER, and East London, RSA.
Educational Background
Specific details regarding Torsten Klitzsch's educational background are not provided. However, his extensive experience in manufacturing and operations management suggests a strong foundation in relevant technical and managerial disciplines.