Dr. Jan Herwig
Leipzig
Summary
Accomplished Manufacturing Technical Service Engineer with a proven track record at Shell Catalysts & Technologies, enhancing product commercialization and operational excellence through strategic thinking and analytical skills. Excelled in process optimization, achieving significant improvements in production efficiency and HSE performance. Skilled in SAP ERP and adept at fostering strong professional relationships, driving technological advancements and quality assurance.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Manufacturing Technical Service Engineer
Shell Catalysts & Technologies
02.2020 - Current
- Liaising between the global R&D team and manufacturing sites to support and accelerate project delivery, technology transfer and product commercialization
- Driving projects through defined development phases (D1 – D4), with the goal of effective scale-up of new catalyst formulations
- Implementing new manufacturing processes and standardization of existing procedures
- Maintaining product formulations, product and raw material specifications, as well as relevant documentation to ensure best practice and production efficiency
- Analyzing and improving processes to achieve a higher degree of product consistency, operational excellence and HSE performance
- Facilitating technology transfer, where in-house capability is limited by establishing and managing relationship to third party companies (e.g. toll manufacturers)
- Basic calculations of project economics and valuation
- Driving Quality assurance of SC&T’s processes by partaking in the LoD1 Audit process as Auditor and Auditee
Production Scheduler
Shell Catalysts & Technologies
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Optimized production schedules for 15 production lines by closely monitoring resources and adjusting timelines accordingly.
- Mediating between Global Demand Manager, Key Account Managers and local manufacturing to ensure alignment of production schedules with sales forecasts and customer demands.
- Tracked progress of manufacturing orders using ASPEN SCM
- Established strong relationships with suppliers, improving collaboration and increasing efficiency in securing required materials on time.
- Implemented data-driven decision-making processes for more precise forecasting, enabling proactive schedule adjustments.
Scientific Assistant / Researcher
Martin-Luther-University Halle-Wittenberg
08.2015 - 07.2019
- Development and testing of advanced catalyst formulations to accomplish pre-set in-house and external project goals
- Operating and maintaining various analytical tools, to yield a high degree of material characterization
- Supervision and transfer of theoretical and practical knowledge in Chemical Technology to students
- Participated in regular progress meetings with project stakeholders, providing updates on assigned tasks and overall project status.
- Assisted with the preparation of publications and presentations, highlighting significant research findings.
Education
Global Executive MBA - General Management & Entrepreneurship
HHL Leipzig Graduate School of Management
Leipzig, Germany09.2025
Ph.D. - Chemistry
Martin-Luther-University Halle-Wittenberg
Halle (Saale), Germany06.2021
Skills
Process and Product Development
Supply Chain Management
Economic Valuation
Analytical Thinking
Strategic Thinking
Interpersonal Skills
Problem Solving
Troubleshooting
MS Office
SAP ERP
ASPEN SCM
SAS JMP
Certification
Certification as Internal Auditor for ISO 9001
Languages
German
Native language
English
Proficient
C2
French
Elementary
A2
Timeline
Production Scheduler
Shell Catalysts & Technologies
08.2021 - 05.2022
Manufacturing Technical Service Engineer
Shell Catalysts & Technologies
02.2020 - Current
Scientific Assistant / Researcher
Martin-Luther-University Halle-Wittenberg
08.2015 - 07.2019
Global Executive MBA - General Management & Entrepreneurship
HHL Leipzig Graduate School of Management
Ph.D. - Chemistry
Martin-Luther-University Halle-Wittenberg
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