Engage local teams, closely monitor execution of action plans, lead breakthrough initiatives and workshops, and provide guidance and training in core process engineering and Lean methods (VSM, PFMEA / Control Plans, SPC, DOE, SMED, 5S, problem-solving). KGaA, Munich (www.mutares.com), as a listed private equity holding company, acquires medium-sized companies in special situations, which show significant operational improvement potential and are sold again after undergoing a repositioning and stabilization process.