MS 365
Dr. Dietmar Weigt
Mechanical Engineer
Levice
Summary
Experienced General and Plant Manager with proven track record of success leading big and growing organizations. Strong background in strategic planning, financial management and team development. Skilled in identifying opportunities and implementing practical business strategies with commitment to staying informed about latest trends, technologies and best practices.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages
20
20
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Board Member / Chairman of the Board
ZF Slovakia a.s.
Trnava (SK)
05.2014 - Current
- Since 05/14 board member, since 09/21 chairman of the board
Legal responsibility of a company with € 900 million sales and nearly 4,000 employees at 5 locations, in which 3 ZF divisions operate. - Definition of HR policy, exchange and negotiation with the works council
- Company representation towards politics, authorities, associations, neighbors and vocational training partner schools
- Successfully acquiring of state funding for investment projects
- Advisory board member of the German-Slovak Chamber of Commerce
Shared Services Manager
ZF Slovakia a.s.
Trnava (SK)
06.2013 - 01.2025
- Managing the services of finance and accounting, HR, IT and purchasing of non production material for the legal entities ZF Slovakia a.s. and ZF Boge Elastmetall Slovakia a.s
- Leading the share services teams with nearly 130 members
- reducing shared service cost to turnover every year by introducing business process reengineering and automation
- Central contact person for corporate issues in Slovakia
- Planning and implementing the carve-out of the to be sold ZF business unit Rubber & Plastics from the locally shared services and infrastructure
- merging the Slovak ZF companies to one legal entity
Plant Manager
ZF Slovakia a.s.
Levice (SK)
04.2007 - 01.2025
- Since 07/07 with statutory authority, since 09/13 as general manager until 04/14
- Managing the ramp up of a green field plant in Slovakia
- Integration with shared services setup in Slovakia
- Leading a production site with an annual turnover of 350 Mio. € and more than 1300 employees
- On time and on budget relocation of an high-end shock absorber production worth 150 Mio. € turnover from Germany
- Responsible for industrial engineering, production, logistics, quality, maintenance, purchasing and controlling
- Communication with customers and suppliers
Project Manager
ZF Sachs AG
12.2006 - 03.2007
- Planning a new production site in Slovakia
- Leading a project team with members form various functions incl. production, logistic, facility management, purchasing, controlling, etc.
- Exchanging information with external suppliers, service providers and authorities
Industrial Engineering Manager
ZF Sachs AG
09.2005 - 11.2006
- Leading 40 engineers and technicians responsible for technology development and industrial engineering for a production unit of over 400 Mio. € turnover
- Investment planning and management of rationalization activities
- Securing design for manufacture and assembly for new projects and products
- Consulting production sites in Mexico and China in the fields of industrializing new projects and products, implementing a standardized production system and planning and ramping up new plants abroad
Manager Torque Converter Production Unit
ZF SACHS Slovakia a.s.
09.2001 - 08.2005
- Responsible for industrial engineering, production, quality and logistics leading 250 employees with 27 Million € turnover
- Absorbing a 30% volume increase without investments in capacity by applying lean methods
- Team working with sales and R&D department at headquarters in the fields of new projects and continuous improvement
- Contributing to investment and sales planning
Project Manager
ZF Sachs AG
04.1999 - 08.2001
- Planning and carrying out of projects in the fields of rationalization, investment planning, process management, logistics and relocation of production
- Consulting production sites in Mexico, Brazil, Spain and Slovakia on topics stated above
Research Assistant
Ruhr-University Bochum
06.1994 - 03.1999
- Consulting industrial companies in the field of production management
- Conceptual design and lecture of main examination on technical management
- Manager of research team „Production Management“ at the chair
Student Assistant
Ruhr-University Bochum
07.1992 - 12.1993
Military Service
Bundeswehr
10.1988 - 12.1989
Education
MBA - Business Administration And Management
University St. Gallen & RWTH Aachen
St. Gallen & Aachen 04.2004 - 11.2005
Ph.D. - Mechanical Engineering
Ruhr-University Bochum
Bochum 06.1994 - 03.1999
Master of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Ruhr-University Bochum
Bochum 10.1989 - 05.1994
High School Diploma -
Schalker Gymnasium
Gelsenkirchen 08.1979 - 06.1988
Skills
Lean Production and Tools
Automotive Industry
International Teamwork
Leadership experience
Business Planning
Feasibility Study
Structured Problem Solving
Strategic Thinking
Endurance
Software
Languages
German
Native language
English
Advanced
C1
Slovak
Elementary
A2
Timeline
Board Member / Chairman of the Board
ZF Slovakia a.s.
05.2014 - Current
Shared Services Manager
ZF Slovakia a.s.
06.2013 - 01.2025
Plant Manager
ZF Slovakia a.s.
04.2007 - 01.2025
Project Manager
ZF Sachs AG
12.2006 - 03.2007
Industrial Engineering Manager
ZF Sachs AG
09.2005 - 11.2006
MBA - Business Administration And Management
University St. Gallen & RWTH Aachen
04.2004 - 11.2005
Manager Torque Converter Production Unit
ZF SACHS Slovakia a.s.
09.2001 - 08.2005
Project Manager
ZF Sachs AG
04.1999 - 08.2001
Ph.D. - Mechanical Engineering
Ruhr-University Bochum
06.1994 - 03.1999
Research Assistant
Ruhr-University Bochum
06.1994 - 03.1999
Student Assistant
Ruhr-University Bochum
07.1992 - 12.1993
Master of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Ruhr-University Bochum
10.1989 - 05.1994
Military Service
Bundeswehr
10.1988 - 12.1989
High School Diploma -
Schalker Gymnasium
08.1979 - 06.1988
Hobbies
- Table tennis
- Youngtimers
- Gardening
- Electronic gadgets