Stephan Birkmann
About Stephan Birkmann
Stephan Birkmann is the Head Of Technical Operations at thyssenkrupp in Essen und Umgebung, Deutschland, with extensive experience in manufacturing application solutions and product marketing MES.
Current Role at thyssenkrupp
Stephan Birkmann serves as the Head Of Technical Operations at thyssenkrupp in Essen und Umgebung, Deutschland. In this role, he focuses on overseeing technical operations, ensuring seamless coordination across various teams, and driving technological advancements within the company. His responsibilities include leading projects, managing team performance, and implementing strategic plans to optimize technical efficiency.
Previous Positions at thyssenkrupp
Before his current role, Stephan worked as the Head of Manufacturing Application Solutions at thyssenkrupp from 2018 to 2020 in Essen und Umgebung, Deutschland. During this time, he was responsible for the global implementation of a Manufacturing Execution System (MES), which included modules for operational data collection, machine data collection, planning, logistics, quality, maintenance, tool management, process data, energy management, and personnel deployment planning. Stephan spearheaded several key initiatives to enhance manufacturing processes and operational efficiency.
Experience at GFOS mbH
From 2008 to 2018, Stephan Birkmann worked at GFOS mbH as Produktmarketing MES in Essen und Umgebung, Deutschland. In this role, he played a significant part in the development and marketing of Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES). His work contributed to the integration of MES solutions in various industrial environments, improving data collection, production planning, and overall operational management.
Academic Background and Early Career
Stephan studied at TU Dortmund University, where he pursued a degree in Ingenieurinformatik and achieved the title of Diplom Informatiker. His academic career spanned from 1996 to 2005. During his studies, he gained practical experience as a Studentische Hilfskraft at the Lehrstuhl für Fertigungsvorbereitung der Technischen Universität Dortmund from 2002 to 2005, and as a Wissenschaftlicher Mitarbeiter at the Lehrstuhl für Arbeits- und Produktionssysteme from 2005 to 2008 in Dortmund und Umgebung, Deutschland. These roles provided a strong foundation in engineering informatics and production systems.
Expertise in Digital Services and BI Solutions
Stephan has extensive experience in designing and implementing IT solutions for production environments. He established and led a service organization for operating production IT in a 24/7 environment and was responsible for global project-specific analysis, consulting, and cross-system planning for digital services. Furthermore, he designed and implemented a global cloud-based Business Intelligence (BI) solution to provide transparent visualization of production processes and standardized KPI-based reporting, significantly enhancing operational insights.