Manfred Schmidt

Managing Director
Founder
Bluespring Partner

Manfred Schmidt is the Managing Director of Bluespring Consulting. Previously, he served as Managing Director at Czipin-EFESO, where he was responsible for the entire operations division.
In this role, he held full accountability for all implementation projects. He brings over 30 years of experience in driving productivity improvements across various industries and functions. His core focus lies in the implementation of productivity management systems, process optimization, and leadership development to achieve measurable and sustainable results for his clients. He is known for his strong analytical skills and his ability to inspire clients to pursue ambitious performance improvements.

Expertise

Management of projects delivering sustainable improvements, with a focus on:

  • Turnaround management

  • Restructuring

  • Productivity improvement across all industries and functional areas

  • Leadership development

  • Operational management systems

Keyprojects
  • Restructuring and reorganization of companies, including strategic realignment

  • Structural cost analysis and optimization

  • Improvement of workforce planning and deployment

  • Enhancement of machine efficiency

  • Training and coaching

  • Development and implementation of KPI and reporting systems

  • Efficiency management in both direct and indirect functions

  • Operational Excellence programs

Contact Info

Manfred Schmidt

Managing Director
Founder
Bluespring Partner

Manfred Schmidt is the Managing Director of Bluespring Consulting. Previously, he served as Managing Director at Czipin-EFESO, where he was responsible for the entire operations division.
In this role, he held full accountability for all implementation projects. He brings over 30 years of experience in driving productivity improvements across various industries and functions. His core focus lies in the implementation of productivity management systems, process optimization, and leadership development to achieve measurable and sustainable results for his clients. He is known for his strong analytical skills and his ability to inspire clients to pursue ambitious performance improvements.

Expertise

Management of projects delivering sustainable improvements, with a focus on:

  • Turnaround management

  • Restructuring

  • Productivity improvement across all industries and functional areas

  • Leadership development

  • Operational management systems

Keyprojects
  • Restructuring and reorganization of companies, including strategic realignment

  • Structural cost analysis and optimization

  • Improvement of workforce planning and deployment

  • Enhancement of machine efficiency

  • Training and coaching

  • Development and implementation of KPI and reporting systems

  • Efficiency management in both direct and indirect functions

  • Operational Excellence programs

Contact Info