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Kay Postwig

Enthusiast · DISC type i
Head of IT/OT at Stern-Wywiol Gruppe
📍 Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany

As Head of IT/OT at Stern-Wywiol Gruppe, Kay Postwig leads digital transformation with expertise in MES implementation, organizational development, and legacy system modernization. His career showcases a deep understanding of bridging factory operations with corporate IT. He holds a Diplom from Duale Hochschule Schleswig-Holstein.

Kay successfully transitioned from leading production and packaging to overseeing the entire IT/OT landscape, a rare career path demonstrating deep operational and technological expertise.

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Experience
20 Years
Current Role
Head of IT/OT
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany
Personality Overview

How Kay shows up

Optimistic
Amiable & Agreeable
Non-Confrontational

They agree with others often, so exercise caution when relying on their word. They prefer to build relationships rather than staying totally transactional. Unlike D or C types, they are convinced more by stories and testimonials.

Priorities

Topics Kay cares about

IT/OT Convergence
His career progression and current title reflect a focus on integrating factory-level operational technology (OT) with enterprise-level information technology (IT) in manufacturing.
Digital Transformation
He previously served as deputy Director of Digital Transformation and has a track record of implementing modern systems like MES and overhauling legacy infrastructure.
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Career

Work history

5-2024
Head of IT/OT
Stern-Wywiol Gruppe
3-2024
stellv. Director Digital Transformation
Stern-Wywiol Gruppe
4-2021 - 4-2024
Head of Factory IT/OT
Stern-Wywiol Gruppe
10-2016 - 3-2021
Leiter Werks-IT
Nordgetreide GmbH & Co. KG
5-2014 - 10-2016
Leiter Produktion und Verpackung
Nordgetreide GmbH & Co. KG
In the press

Media appearances

Kay Postwig - Head Of It/ot at Stern-Wywiol Gruppe | The Org. Featured in The Org
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Education
10-2002 - 9-2005
Diplom
Duale Hochschule Schleswig-Holstein (DHSH)
9-1999 - 1-2002
Industriekaufmann
Hanse Schule Lübeck
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

i

Influence (I)

Influence (I) reflects the degree to which a person prefers to work by influencing or persuading others. Those scoring high tend to be people oriented, motivated by social recognition and building relationships.

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