Alexander Stephan Baer
About Alexander Stephan Baer
Alexander Stephan Baer is a Program Manufacturing Leader specializing in acoustic valves, currently working at Faurecia in Augsburg, Germany. He has extensive experience in logistics, operations, and project management, having held various leadership roles in both military and corporate settings.
Current Role at Faurecia
Alexander Stephan Baer currently serves as the Program Manufacturing Leader Valve at Faurecia, a position he has held since 2020. In this role, he specializes in defining manufacturing processes for acoustic valves, focusing on aspects such as layout, technology, capacity, MTM, tooling, and equipment. He is responsible for project-controlling aspects, including manufacturing costs and investments. Baer conducts risk assessments using PFMEA methodology and employs problem-solving techniques such as 8D and Six Sigma to enhance operational efficiency.
Previous Experience at Faurecia
Before his current role, Alexander Baer worked at Faurecia as Deputy Manager Operations from 2017 to 2019. During this time, he contributed to various operational initiatives and supported the management team in optimizing production processes. His experience at Faurecia laid the groundwork for his current responsibilities, allowing him to develop a deep understanding of manufacturing operations within the automotive industry.
Background in Military and Logistics
Alexander Baer has a notable background in military service and logistics. He worked at Bundeswehr Wir. Dienen. Deutschland. in various capacities, including Team Lead Logistics Operation Centre from 2009 to 2010, Assessor Assessment Center from 2013 to 2016, and Deputy Company Commander from 2010 to 2013. Additionally, he served as Company Commander for NATO in Kosovo in 2011. His military experience has equipped him with leadership skills and operational expertise.
Education and Expertise
Alexander Baer holds a Diplom-Betriebswirt (FH) in Business Administration from Universität der Bundeswehr München, where he studied from 2005 to 2008. He also earned a Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.) in Industrial Engineering from Hochschule Augsburg, completing his studies from 2012 to 2016. His educational background provides a solid foundation for his expertise in manufacturing processes and project management.
Project Management Experience
In addition to his current role, Alexander Baer has held positions that emphasize project management. He worked as a Project Team Assistant (Graduate) at UPS for four months in 2016 and as a Project Engineer and Team Leader at DETECH engineering - Fahrzeugentwicklung GmbH & Co. KG from 2016 to 2017. These roles involved coordinating projects and ensuring successful execution, further enhancing his skills in managing complex operations.