Werner Stumke

Werner Stumke is an experienced operations manager currently working at BENTELER Automotive since November 2012, where responsibilities include coordinating production, technical, maintenance, and tool room operations and reviewing financial data to enhance profitability. Prior to this role, Stumke served as the National Tool Management Manager at Spectra Carbide, overseeing daily management feedback, tool budgets, and breakage reporting while participating in board meetings. Stumke's career also includes a position as Production and Maintenance Manager at Univel Transmissions, where key duties involved managing production and maintenance of automotive components, ensuring KPI adherence, and conducting financial controls. Earlier experience at General Motors as a Senior Production Coordinator involved launching new vehicle plants based on lean manufacturing principles. Stumke holds a Bachelor of Business Administration and a degree in Electrical Engineering from Port Elizabeth Technikon.