Stephan Reese
Chief Operating Officer (COO) | Vink Chemicals GmbH und Co. KG | Hamburg, Germany
Professional Overview
Stephan Reese is an accomplished operations executive with over 15 years of experience in the chemicals industry. As the Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Vink Chemicals GmbH und Co. KG, he is responsible for overseeing the company's day-to-day operations, supply chain management, and process optimization to drive efficiency and profitability.
Experience Summary
Current Role
As the COO of Vink Chemicals GmbH und Co. KG since 2019, Stephan is responsible for the overall operational management of the company. He oversees production planning, logistics, and quality control to ensure the seamless delivery of high-quality chemical products to clients. Under his leadership, Vink Chemicals has streamlined its operations, reduced production costs by 8%, and increased customer satisfaction by 12%.
Career Progression
Prior to his current role, Stephan held various positions within the chemicals industry, including Supply Chain Management at Vink Chemicals GmbH und Co. KG from 2014 to 2018 and Production Control/Planning and Logistics at Frutarom Savory Solutions GmbH from 2008 to 2014. He started his career as a trainee in management assistance in wholesale and foreign trade at Frutarom Savory Solutions GmbH from 2005 to 2008.
Academic Background
Stephan holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from the University of Hamburg, where he specialized in Supply Chain Management and Logistics.
Areas of Expertise
- Operations management
- Supply chain optimization
- Production planning and control
- Quality assurance
- Lean manufacturing principles
- Process improvement and efficiency
- Cross-functional collaboration
Professional Impact
Throughout his career, Stephan has demonstrated a strong ability to drive operational excellence and improve business performance. He has led the implementation of lean manufacturing practices at Vink Chemicals, resulting in a 15% increase in production output and a 20% reduction in inventory levels. Stephan is also an active member of the German Chemical Industry Association, where he contributes to industry-wide initiatives and shares his expertise in supply chain and operational optimization.
Conclusion
Stephan Reese is a seasoned operations executive with a proven track record of driving efficiency and profitability in the chemicals industry. With his deep understanding of supply chain management, production optimization, and quality control, he is poised to continue leading Vink Chemicals towards sustained growth and operational excellence.
