Klaudius Drass
About Klaudius Drass
Klaudius Drass is the Werksmanager at thyssenkrupp Steel Europe, leading digitalization, construction, and infrastructure management in Duisburg, Germany.
Education and Expertise
Klaudius Drass studied Angewandte Geodäsie at Technische Fachhochschule 'Georg Agricola' Bochum and achieved a Diplom-Ingenieur (Dipl.Ing.) degree. His educational background has provided a strong foundation in geodesy and engineering, which is reflected in his extensive career in related fields.
Professional Background
Klaudius Drass has a noteworthy professional background, particularly with thyssenkrupp Steel Europe. His roles include working as a Dipl.-Ing. in Dortmund from 2002 to 2006, in Duisburg from 2007 to 2015, and in Bochum from 2015 to 2016. He has managed various projects and teams, contributing significantly to the company's engineering efforts.
Current Role at Thyssenkrupp
Currently, Klaudius Drass is the Werksmanager at thyssenkrupp in Bochum, Germany. In this leadership role, he oversees the digitalization, construction, and infrastructure management at thyssenkrupp Steel Europe, a position he has held since October 2017. His responsibilities include driving strategic initiatives and ensuring operational excellence within the company.
Experience in Lean Production
Klaudius Drass has extensive experience in lean production systems, having worked with tk Produktionssysteme at thyssenkrupp. From 2016 to 2017, he focused on optimizing production processes and implementing lean methodologies, aiming to enhance efficiency and reduce waste in manufacturing operations.
Early Professional Experience
Before his extensive roles at thyssenkrupp, Klaudius Drass began his professional journey as a student at DMT in Essen from 1997 to 1999. This early experience provided him with practical insights and foundational skills that he later applied throughout his career in engineering and management.