Benjamin Stengel
About Benjamin Stengel
Benjamin Stengel is a Project Manager Occupational Safety at thyssenkrupp in Kiel, Germany, with extensive experience in occupational safety and engineering management.
Current Role at thyssenkrupp
Benjamin Stengel is presently employed as a Project Manager in Occupational Safety at thyssenkrupp, located in Kiel, Schleswig-Holstein, Deutschland. In this capacity, he is responsible for managing and overseeing occupational safety projects, ensuring that workplace safety standards are met and maintained.
Previous Positions at thyssenkrupp
Prior to his current role, Benjamin Stengel served as the Head of Occupational Safety at thyssenkrupp from 2017 to 2022. During his tenure, he played a crucial role in implementing safety protocols and managing safety processes, contributing significantly to workplace safety improvements.
Experience at Siemens
From 2014 to 2017, Benjamin Stengel held the position of EHS Manager in Project at Siemens in Hamburg und Umgebung, Deutschland. In this role, he developed and led a cross-functional team to achieve ISO 45001 certification, enhancing the company's environmental, health, and safety management system.
Tenure at Caterpillar Inc.
Benjamin Stengel's career at Caterpillar Inc. included roles as an Environment, Health & Safety 6 Sigma Black Belt from 2010 to 2014 and as a Project Engineer from 2008 to 2010. His responsibilities included managing EHS processes and utilizing Six Sigma methodologies to improve safety and efficiency in engineering projects.
Educational Background
Benjamin Stengel obtained a Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Industrial Engineering from Fachhochschule Kiel, completed between 2008 and 2013. He also studied Engineering Technology Management at Cardiff University / Prifysgol Caerdydd during an Erasmus year from 2007 to 2008. Additionally, he achieved a Diplom Ingenieur in Engineering Technology Management from Berufsakademie Mosbach, where he studied from 2005 to 2008.
Notable Achievements
Benjamin Stengel implemented a comprehensive safety training program at thyssenkrupp that resulted in a 20% reduction in workplace incidents. He is certified as a Six Sigma Black Belt, specializing in Environment, Health & Safety processes. Additionally, he has presented a paper on 'Innovative Safety Management Systems' at the International Conference on Occupational Safety in 2019.
Mentoring and Volunteering
Benjamin Stengel volunteers as a mentor for young professionals in the field of occupational safety through a local industry association. His mentoring efforts aim to support and guide up-and-coming professionals in their career development within the occupational safety sector.