PEOPLE OF POLYPLAN – PROJECT EXECUTION & ENGINEERING

At Polyplan, Michaela Küssner, Head of Project Execution, ensures that complex projects are delivered on time, stable, and efficiently. Together with her team, she combines technical expertise, clear processes, and true customer focus – from the initial offer to full-scale production.

What makes your work at Polyplan particularly exciting?

I’m inspired by the variety of projects and the close collaboration with our customers.
Every project brings new requirements – and the chance to develop tailor-made solutions that deliver real added value.

Which customer scenarios are your specialty?

Our strength lies in complex projects with many variants.
We achieve over 95 % on-time milestones, reduce rework and changes, and get projects faster into the series phase. For our customers, this means predictability, stability, and measurable success.

How do you translate individual requirements into scalable processes?

We work in clear phases with defined Go/No-Go checkpoints.
Each phase has clear responsibilities: clarifying requirements, finalizing solutions, planning tests.
Pre-checks and hands-on start support ensure a stable production launch from day one.

Can you share an example of a project where you mitigated risks early?

Through virtual dry runs and targeted pre-tests, we made risks visible early.
The result: setup times halved, disruptions significantly reduced, and a on-time start without extra shifts – the customer benefited from a stable and predictable commissioning.

How do you work with Sales, Engineering, and Service to achieve “Right-First-Time”?

We rely on short, regular coordination meetings and a shared task list.
Live dashboards provide real-time visibility on deadlines, risks, and costs.
For urgent issues, clear decisions are made: who does what by when – ensuring speed and quality at the same time.

What makes working in your team attractive for new colleagues?

From day one, you feel your impact on projects.
Every team member takes real responsibility, supported by mentoring and training, and can participate in team rotations to broaden experience.
We foster a culture of trust, modern ways of working, and offer clear career paths, whether in technical or leadership tracks.