Frank Hilbers

Director Operations @ Stemmann-Technik GmbH - a Wabtec Company

About

As an operations and supply chain executive with over two decades of experience in the mechanical engineering, pharmaceutical, and nuclear energy sectors, I specialize in driving strategic transformation, operational excellence, and cross-functional collaboration in complex industrial environments.Currently serving as Director Operations at Stemmann Technik GmbH – Wabtec Corporation, I lead a team of 245+ professionals, overseeing production, field service, and supply chain management. My focus lies in optimizing global manufacturing networks, enhancing efficiency, and aligning operations with corporate growth strategies.Previously, I held leadership roles at Gerresheimer Bünde GmbH, URENCO Deutschland GmbH, and Advanced Nuclear Fuels GmbH, where I successfully implemented lean supply chain models, led international logistics projects, and introduced SAP-based planning systems.My leadership style is hands-on, data-driven, and people-focused. I thrive in dynamic, regulated industries where precision, compliance, and innovation are key. I’m passionate about building resilient supply chains, mentoring high-performing teams, and delivering measurable business impact.📌 Core Competencies:✔ Operations Management✔ Transformation and Change Management✔ Global Supply Chain Strategy✔ Lean Manufacturing & SIOP✔ SAP R/3 & APO Implementation✔ Budget & Inventory Control✔ Cross-Cultural Team LeadershipLet’s connect if you’re interested in operational transformation, supply chain innovation, or leadership in industrial excellence.

Country

Germany

City

Lingen (Ems)

Industry

Machinery

Skill

Produktionsmanagement, Leadership, Procurement, Projektmanagement, Energy, Project Management, Kernkraft, Projektplanung, Optimierung von Geschäftsabläufen, Unternehmensstrategie, Supply-Chain-Management, Supply Chain Management

Experience

Director Operations

Stemmann-Technik GmbH - a Wabtec Company

2023-3 - Present · 3 yrs 7 mos

Schüttorf, Niedersachsen, Deutschland

• Responsable for Operations Ensuring achievment of production plan targets and continuous improvement of manufacturing, field service and SCM; always under the umbrella “Safety First” • Further development of industrialization, production and SCM processes • Expansion and strengthening of collaboration with international sister companies through best practices • Budget and inventory responsibility • Sparring partner to the Site Director; currently focused on transfer projects and developing the site for Charging and Power Transfer products • Disciplinary and professional leadership of approx. 245 employees and 4 direct reports • Authorized signatory (Prokurist)

Head Of Supply Chain Management

Gerresheimer Bünde GmbH

2018-5 - 2023-2 · 4 yrs 10 mos

Bünde

Gesamtverantwortung für den Bereich Supply Chain Management mit den Aufgaben: • S&OP Planung - Demand Planning • Customer Service • Procurement • Produktionsplanung und -steuerung (lang-, mittel- und kurzfristige Planung) und Controlling • Capacity Management Tools / Werkzeugmanagement • Master Data Management & Analysis • Customer Operation Improvement & Product Modification Management • Umsetzung der Unternehmensstrategie im Bereich SCM • Kontinuierliche Optimierung der gesamten Supply Chain zur Steigerung der Lieferzuverlässigkeit und des Service Levels • Budgetplanung und –verantwortung; Bestandsmanagement • Personalplanung und –führung sowie Mitarbeiterentwicklung • Planung, Steuerung und Optimierung der Logistikprozesse vom Lieferanten bis zur Auslieferung zum Kunden • Werksübergreifende Prozessoptimierung der Informations- und Materialflüsse unter Anwendung des Lean-Management • Standardisierung und Optimierung des Customer Order Management