Jan Erik Dreier
About Jan Erik Dreier
Jan Erik Dreier serves as the Head of Supply Chain at Smiths Detection in Wiesbaden, Germany, a position he has held since 2017. He has a strong background in supply chain management and continuous improvement, with previous roles at Gardner Denver and Continental.
Work at Smiths Detection
Jan Erik Dreier has served as the Head of Supply Chain at Smiths Detection since 2017. In this role, he has led initiatives to enhance material planning and inventory management processes, including the SAP PP Implementation project. His leadership focuses on operational excellence and continuous improvement within the supply chain sector, contributing to the company's efficiency and effectiveness.
Previous Experience in Supply Chain Management
Before joining Smiths Detection, Jan Erik Dreier worked at Gardner Denver as the Head of Materials Management from 2014 to 2017. He also held a position at Continental as a Project Manager for a Six Sigma Green Belt project for four months in 2014. His career began with an apprenticeship as an Industrial Clerk at SIMONA AG from 2007 to 2009, providing him with foundational experience in supply chain operations.
Education and Expertise
Jan Erik Dreier holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Business and Administration from Hochschule Trier, completed from 2009 to 2012. He furthered his education with a Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Business Management from the University of Applied Sciences Koblenz, which he obtained from 2012 to 2014. Additionally, he participated in a semester abroad at the University of Cyprus in 2011, enhancing his international perspective in business.
Continuous Improvement Leadership
Dreier has a strong track record in continuous improvement leadership, particularly in challenging supply chain environments. His experience includes a role at Merck KGaA, where he completed his Master's thesis focused on Continuous Improvement in 2014. His expertise in operational excellence has been instrumental in driving significant results in various organizations.