Michael Panzer
About Michael Panzer
Michael Panzer is the Head of Operational Excellence at thyssenkrupp Materials Processing Europe in Krefeld, overseeing the implementation and development of the tk Production System and leading change management in production.
Title
Michael Panzer serves as the Head of Operational Excellence at thyssenkrupp Materials Processing Europe in Krefeld. His role involves overseeing the implementation and development of the tk Production System, along with building up an Operational Excellence Organization.
Professional Background
Michael Panzer has an extensive background in operations and production management. Before his current role, he was Koordinator Produktion und Projekte at thyssenkrupp Materials Processing Europe from 2014 to 2017. Prior to that, he held the position of Koordinator Produktion at ThyssenKrupp Stahl-Service-Center from 2013 to 2014 after completing a Trainee-Programm there from 2012 to 2013. He also gained experience as a Praktikant at Lufthansa Technik AG from 2010 to 2011 and participated in a Kooperative Ingenieursausbildung at ThyssenKrupp Steel Europe from 2005 to 2007.
Education and Expertise
Michael Panzer holds a Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.) in Industrial Engineering from Fachhochschule Wedel, where he studied from 2007 to 2011. Additionally, he completed an 11-month study abroad program in General Management at the University of Otago in 2010.
Key Responsibilities
At thyssenkrupp Materials Processing Europe, Michael Panzer is responsible for significant operational improvements. His key responsibilities include the implementation and development of the tk Production System, building an Operational Excellence Organization, and leading Change Management in Production. Additionally, he manages central division production and oversees Program Management Digitization to enhance efficiency.
Company
thyssenkrupp Materials Processing Europe, headquartered in Krefeld, focuses on providing comprehensive materials processing services. Michael Panzer, as Head of Operational Excellence, plays a crucial role in optimizing production processes and driving operational efficiency.