Katja Gaiser
Vice President Group Operations at Komax | Dierikon, Lucerne, Switzerland
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Katja Gaiser, as Vice President of Group Operations at Komax, brings over 15 years of strategic leadership and operational expertise to the organization. In her current role, she oversees global operations, including supply chain management, strategic procurement, and transformation initiatives, with a strong focus on digitalization and process optimization. Katja’s leadership is instrumental in driving Komax’s end-to-end operational excellence, leveraging her deep expertise in Lean methodologies, Target Operating Models, and reorganization strategies to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and foster sustainable growth across multiple sites worldwide.
A key aspect of Katja’s role involves spearheading large-scale transformation projects that modernize manufacturing processes and supply chain networks. Her strategic approach integrates digital tools and Industry 4.0 concepts to streamline operations, improve responsiveness, and increase agility in a rapidly evolving industry landscape. She also leads initiatives in global procurement and spare parts management, ensuring supply chain resilience and cost competitiveness. Her hands-on experience in factory layout planning, TPM, and lean engineering enables her to optimize factory layouts and production workflows, resulting in significant productivity gains.
Katja’s expertise extends to cross-functional team leadership and coaching, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence. Her ability to moderate complex projects and align diverse stakeholders has been crucial in delivering successful strategic transformations. With her comprehensive skill set and industry-specific knowledge, Katja Gaiser continues to position Komax as a leader in innovative wire processing solutions, driving sustainable growth through operational modernization and strategic agility.
Vice President Group Operations at Komax in April 2022 to Present
Head Business Operations & Excellence at Takeda in January 2020 to January 2021
Head Corporate Business Excellence, extended Executive Committee Member at Conzzeta in January 2017 to January 2020
Head Global Operational Excellence R&D at Syngenta in January 2014 to January 2017
Snr. Production Excellence & Project Manager - Lean SixSigma BlackBelt at Syngenta in January 2012 to January 2014
Corporate Senior Lean Manager / Head of Kaizen at SBB CFF FFS in January 2010 to January 2012
Global Production System Manager at Autoneum in January 2007 to January 2009
Trainee in Quality Management, Marketing and Production at HUBER+SUHNER in January 2003 to January 2007
Chief Executive Officer at Gaiser in January 2001 to January 2003
Trainee at Reck GmbH & Co.KG in January 1999 to January 2002
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Karlsruhe University of Applied Sciences, Diplom Wirtschaftsingenieurin (FH) – comparable to Master of Science, October 2026
IMD, October 2026
IMD, Executive Leadership Program, October 2026
University of St.Gallen, October 2026
TÜV Süd Academy, Six Sigma Black Belt, October 2026
University of Warwick
Lee Hecht Harrison, October 2026
Changefirst, October 2026
PeopleSmart SAS
Center for Creative Leadership
Syngenta AG
UtahStateUniversity – The Shingo Price, Principles of Operational Excellence
The Leadership Network, Dr. Jeffery K. Liker, Developing Lean Leaders
SwissCAR / ETH Zurich
Lean Construction Institute, ETH Zürich, Swiss CAR
KAIZEN Institute College / Rieter Automotive Management AG
KAIZEN Institute College / Rieter Automotive Management AG
KAIZEN Institute College / Rieter Automotive Management AG
KAIZEN Institute College
Dr. Meyer & Partner
Karl-Arnold Schule Biberach, A-Level, October 1999 to October 2026
Leonardo Group
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Strategic Thinking
Operations Management
Strategic Procurement
Farming
Präzisionslandwirtschaft
Ökologische Landwirtschaft
Constraint Management
Future Technology
Strategic Transformation
Produktmanagement
Portfoliomanagement
Footprint
Strategischer Einkauf
BPMN
SAP S4Hana
Lean Transformation
Lean Operations
Lean Six Sigma
Strategy Deployment
End-to-End global Supply Chain
Business Transformation
Total Quality Management (TQM)
Change Management
Acquisition Integration
Industrial Engineering
Design for Excellence
Operational Excellence
Lean Management
Industry 4.0
Lean Manufacturing
Kaizen
Project Management
Continuous Improvement
Value Stream Mapping
Six Sigma
Kanban
Quality Management
Strategy
Toyota Production System
Business Strategy
TPM
Supply Chain Management
Optimization
Business Process Improvement
TQM
Manufacturing
Project Planning
Six Sigma Black Belt
Supply Chain
Strategic Planning
Supply Chain Optimization
Agile
Microsoft Office
Cross-functional Team Leadership
Leadership
Coaching
Lean Production
Process Improvement
SMED
Moderation
Lean Construction
PULL Flow
Lean Design / Engineering / Factory / Layout Planning
Veränderungsmanagement
Geschäftsentwicklungsberatung
Unternehmensstrategie
Projektmanagement
Schlanke Produktion
Digitalization
Operations
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Discover more about KomaxWhat is Katja Gaiser email address?
Email Katja Gaiser at [email protected], [email protected] and [email protected]. This email is the most updated Katja Gaiser's email found in 2026.
What is Katja Gaiser phone number?
Katja Gaiser phone number is +41797564548.
How to contact Katja Gaiser?
To contact Katja Gaiser send an email to [email protected], [email protected] or [email protected]. If you want to call Katja Gaiser try calling on +41797564548. (updated on April 10, 2025)
What company does Katja Gaiser work for?
Katja Gaiser works for Komax
What is Katja Gaiser's role at Komax?
Katja Gaiser is Vice President Group Operations
What industry does Katja Gaiser work in?
Katja Gaiser works in the Industrial Automation industry.
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