"Achim Heib helped ARKU get off to a quick start with the introduction of shopfloor management in our straightening and deburring center. He speaks the language of the shopfloor and can communicate complex topics in a practical way. The project results are impressive."
Gottfried Sihler
Managing Director
ARKU Maschinenbau GmbH, Baden-Baden
"Achim Heib truly amazed me with his unique talent for untangling and
explaining complex processes with ease. This rare blend of mountain hiking guide and accomplished manufacturing industry consultant is simply phenomenal."
Heinz-Joachim Schulte
Founder and CEO
OEE-Institute®
"Achim revealed our strengths and weaknesses in the value stream and in maintenance with a high level of competence. He successfully developed measures that have improved our efficiency even further. With his agile and rousing nature, he motivated the entire team to find solutions and implement them successfully."
Prof. Dr. Wilhelm Reiners
Former Plant Manager / General Manager LEONI Kerpen GmbH, Stolberg
Winner KAIZEN Award Germany 2018
"Achim's proven affinity to the shopfloor and to the involved people made it easy to achieve sustainable improvements, garnished with joy and fun. The truth is always out there on the pitch and we made real leaps forward with SMED, TPM and Shopfloor Management.”
Michael Widawka
Plant Network Manager Worms
Röchling Automotive Germany SE & Co. KG
"With the support of Achim, within just four weeks, we have made significant progress in the daily processing and analysis of the most important production data. The team is eager to continue on this new path."
Henning Knipper
Plant Manager
Fritz Winter Eisengießerei GmbH & Co. KG, Laubach
Your Lean Management Partner for fast, measurable and sustainably effective success
Strategy, Consulting, Implementation, Coaching
I consult and accompany entrepreneurs, executives and specialists on their way to Lean in manufacturing, assembly, maintenance and logistics
"Achim's open manner made it possible for all participants to find a smooth entry into the lean concept. From the very first minute, he knew how to pick up even the critical participants. Without any pressure, we succeeded in developing a momentum of our own that was not to be expected in this form."
Matthias Gassmann
Plant- and Production Manager
Guala Closures Deutschland GmbH, Worms
"Achim Heib's expertise in lean processes is essential for every company. The lean production training gave us practical experience of all eight types of waste. The global purchasing organisation of Interroll Holding GmbH has thus been sustainably strengthened."
Georg Moor
Vice President Global Purchasing
Interroll Holding GmbH, Sinsheim
"It's exceptional to come across a Lean consultant like Achim. His knowledge of Lean Manufacturing is extensive and his approach of involving the stake holders garnered instant respect and enthusiasm within the team. Achim is very focused on delivering value and his leadership and knowledge where paramount to the success of the project."
Scott Haulotte
Plant Manager Duncan
Röchling Automotive USA LLP
"Achim's systematic and efficient approach was a key driver of success in our project. He taught us methods with which we could independently develop measures to sustainably increase our efficiency. His approach and his extensive industry know-how made Achim very valuable to us."
Manfred Müller
Segment Manager, Chassis Production
Fritz Winter Eisengießerei GmbH & Co. KG, Stadtallendorf
"Within our One Operational Excellence project, the Peine plant of Röchling Automotive was supported by Achim Heib with his expertise in Lean. The logistics process for finished goods was significantly improved and made more efficient. Achim pursued new ideas with determination, secured them and successfully implemented them together with the project team.”
Dirk Behrens
Plant Network Manager Peine
Röchling Automotive Germany SE & Co. KG
Your Lean Management Partner for fast, measurable and sustainably effective success
Strategy, Consulting, Implementation, Coaching
I consult and accompany entrepreneurs, executives and specialists on their way to Lean in manufacturing, assembly, maintenance and logistics
My Services
What’s the current state of your company, what target state do you have in mind and what could be a realistic approach to get there? We answer these strategic questions together and find fast, measurable and sustainably effective ways to success.
My Services
What’s the current state of your company, what target state do you have in mind and what could be a realistic approach to get there? We answer these strategic questions together and find fast, measurable and sustainably effective ways to success.
Why work with Achim Heib?
Lean is my professional life's work. I solve problems, reduce cost and enable continuous improvement. I have a deep understanding of the challenges in manufacturing, assembly, maintenance and logistics. My approach to lean projects is always focused on reducing waste and on continuous improvement of people and processes in the value stream.
Methodical Competence
Deep expertise of Lean tools and the complex correlations within the production system
Profound Project Experience
More than 20 years of professional experience as a production manager, Lean consultant, interim manager, Lean plant coordinator and global project manager
Broad Industry Knowledge
Successful Lean projects for automotive suppliers, in mechanical and plant engineering, in the electronics industry and in public administration
Consulting Projects
Jahr
Projektbeschreibung
Unternehmen:
- Automobilzulieferer
- Standorte in Deutschland, England und USA
- Metallverarbeitung
Ausgangssituation:
- Lange Rüstzeiten von bis zu 1,5 Produktionsschichten
- Zu hohe Lagerbestände für Rohmaterial, Halbfertig- und
- Fertigware
- Lange Lieferzeiten zum Kunden
- Lieferprognosen werden nicht eingehalten
Vorgehensweise:
- Wertstromaufnahme
- Best-Practice Besuch bei Partnerunternehmen
- Neue Spietregeln für Produktionsplanung
- Rüstoptimierung mit SMED
- Shopfloor Management
Verbesserte Kennzahlen
- On Time Delivery
- Sondertransporte
- Rüstzeiten
- OEE
Jahr
Projektbeschreibung
Unternehmen:
- Automobilzulieferer in Deutschland
- Kunststoff-Spritzguss
Ausgangssituation:
- Hohes Maß an Unzufriedenheit bei Führungskräften, Kunden und Mitarbeitern des Unternehmens
- Massive Qualitätsprobleme in der Vormontage
Vorgehensweise:
- Lego-Fabriksimulation für das Kernteam
- Wertstromaufnahme
- Schulungen für Problemlösungskompetenz
- Coaching in der täglichen 8D-Bearbeitung
Verbesserte Kennzahlen
- Ausschussrate
- Nacharbeitskosten
- Kosten für Sondertransporte
Year
Project Description
Company:
- Automobilzulieferer
- Standorte in Deutschland, England und USA
- Metallverarbeitung
Initial Situation:
- Lange Rüstzeiten von bis zu 1,5 Produktionsschichten
- Zu hohe Lagerbestände für Rohmaterial, Halbfertig- und
- Fertigware
- Lange Lieferzeiten zum Kunden
- Lieferprognosen werden nicht eingehalten
Approach:
- Wertstromaufnahme
- Best-Practice Besuch bei Partnerunternehmen
- Neue Spietregeln für Produktionsplanung
- Rüstoptimierung mit SMED
- Shopfloor Management
Improved Key Figures
- On Time Delivery
- Sondertransporte
- Rüstzeiten
- OEE
+49 (0) 160 9279 4089
LEAN@achimheib.de
Achim Heib | Lean Management Partner
Achim Heib
Lean Management Partner
Schellingstraße 109a, 80798 Munich
www.achimheib.de
Schellingstraße 109a
80798 Munich
Achim Heib | Lean Management Partner
Schellingstraße 109a, 80798 München