Kevin Gersitz
About Kevin Gersitz
Kevin Gersitz is a Projektingenieur Logistiksysteme at SSI SCHÄFER, specializing in warehouse and conveyor technology. He holds a Bachelor of Engineering and a Master of Engineering in Wirtschaftsingenieurwesen from Hochschule für angewandte Wissenschaften Würzburg-Schweinfurt.
Current Role at SSI SCHÄFER
Kevin Gersitz serves as a Projektingenieur Logistiksysteme at SSI SCHÄFER since 2021. In this role, he focuses on developing concepts and plant layouts tailored for customer projects, particularly in warehouse and conveyor technology. He is responsible for presenting and demonstrating solutions to clients, ensuring that their needs are met with effective logistics systems. His position requires collaboration with various departments, including purchasing, to specify and request subcontracted services.
Education and Academic Background
Kevin Gersitz studied Wirtschaftsingenieurwesen at Hochschule für angewandte Wissenschaften Würzburg-Schweinfurt, where he earned a Bachelor of Engineering (BE) from 2014 to 2018. He continued his education at the same institution, achieving a Master of Engineering (MEng) from 2018 to 2020. Additionally, he studied Business and Engineering at Otago Polytechnic in 2016 for 11 months, further enhancing his expertise in the field.
Previous Experience at SSI SCHÄFER
Prior to his current role, Kevin Gersitz gained extensive experience at SSI SCHÄFER. He worked as a Werkstudent im Projektmanagement from 2018 to 2020 for two years in Giebelstadt, where he supported various project management tasks. He also completed multiple internships in project management, including positions in Waalwijk, Netherlands, Almeirim, Portugal, and Brisbane, Australia, which contributed to his understanding of logistics systems.
Experience at ZF Group
Kevin Gersitz worked at ZF Group during two distinct periods. He completed an internship in Prozessentwicklung Aktive Anfahrsysteme in 2017 for four months in Schweinfurt, where he gained practical insights into process development. Additionally, he worked on his Bachelor thesis at ZF Group from 2017 to 2018 for four months, further solidifying his knowledge in engineering and project management.
Technical Skills and Responsibilities
In his current role, Kevin Gersitz evaluates and selects components and solutions based on technical and economic criteria. He is responsible for independent cost calculation and offer preparation, ensuring that project proposals are both competitive and feasible. His technical expertise allows him to develop effective logistics solutions that meet client specifications.