"My victory pose after 6088 meters of ascent on Huayna Potosi."
Christopher Sterzik is Expert Operational Excellence at BizLink in Roth.
Random facts about me
My parents are from Germany and Austria, but I have a second last name from Korea (Hyo Young).
When the main season for mushrooms begins, you can find me in the forest at the latest at sunrise.
Most read book: Six Pillars of Self-Esteem.
My department is the unbeatable champion in foosball. Yes, we have a foosball table in the office!
The highest peak I could climb: 6088 m (Huayna Potosi in Bolivia).
I can eat a lot because I don't feel full, but I quickly make up for it with my active lifestyle.
How I came to BizLink
It was time for a change in my career path as I wanted to focus on my passion for Lean Management. When I first saw this extensive and challenging job description on the BizLink career site, my first thought was: a great challenge and exactly what I was looking for!
During the introductory round, my interview partners created a pleasant atmosphere so that I immediately felt connected to the team and the company.
What I do at BizLink:
As part of the Business Excellence and Operational Excellence team (BE & OpEx), my day job is:
Development, improvement and implementation of concepts and strategies for process optimization throughout the organization
Collaborate with my team and experts from business units and departments to continuously improve the solutions we develop, e.g. Kaizen Production System (KPS) based on EFQM & Lean principles.
Planning and facilitation of workshops & trainings on-site or virtually
Supporting the sites in the implementation of improvement projects
What challenges do I face in my everyday work and what are my superpowers that I can use to overcome them:
When working with different people, it is important to understand the different personalities and their motivations in order to drive a sustainable business excellence approach.
Since we are all "just" people with individual strengths, weaknesses, opinions, etc., it is important to accept these differences and treat each individual with the same level of respect. With this approach, I can build a relationship of trust and an atmosphere of teamwork with my colleagues and customers to achieve our goals.
What motivates me:
I want to live my passion and conviction for "Lean Mindset" and be able to change my environment.
What are essential gadgets:
The Lean Toolbox.
What I do outside of BizLink:
I am passionate about playing badminton, MTB and collecting mushrooms. I am very open to new adventurous and fun activities! Suggestions? :)