More about the interim manager
The interim manager can be deployed for all tasks relating to the strategic development, realignment, consolidation and expansion of production systems. He is very familiar with topics such as lean management, operation excellence, process optimization, restructuring and reorganization. He can cover all hierarchical levels and is also internationally experienced. He is also ideally suited to bridging personnel changes, vacancies, bottlenecks or sensitive projects.
The interim manager has built up his expertise over more than 30 years at well-known small, medium-sized and large companies. From manual one-off production to small and medium-sized series to large-scale production, from mass products to customer-specific variants, he can set up the optimal organization and design, align and optimize processes effectively and efficiently.
The experienced operations manager, plant and production manager has a determined career that covers all technical areas of a manufacturing company. Increasing responsibility from product and process development through supply chain management and operations management to plant management in Germany and Eastern Europe and technical management form a good basis for taking on challenging and responsible tasks.
Small and medium-sized companies that are integrated into international groups or are managed by owners are part of his background experience. These are mainly processing companies that manufacture both plastic and metal components. Another focus of his knowledge is in the field of assembly technologies.
An extensive track record in the strategic alignment, reorganization and change management of production plants characterizes his professional career. This includes the complete reorganization of production plants, the development of new, cross-location product and production systems through to successful turnarounds.
The interim manager also has outstanding expertise in the introduction and further development of lean management and operation excellence. Adjacent areas such as supply chain management, logistics processes, quality management and environmental management round off his portfolio.
He was already able to acquire sound qualifications during the introduction of the first comprehensive SAP systems. He has maintained a close relationship with process- and production-related IT systems for more than 30 years and has also been actively involved in the development of Industry 4.0.
With outstanding communication and analytical skills, coupled with a strong focus on solutions, he quickly develops a clear overall picture from which potential for improvement can be derived. With commitment, assertiveness and team spirit, he develops a team spirit that engages everyone involved and leads to the efficient implementation of common goals. Above all, it is his ability to work together across borders and in an integrative manner in dynamic environments and requirement areas that ensures success.
His experience in relocating several production sites to other Eastern European countries, setting up and stabilizing lean structures and implementing many elements of operational excellence is a particular focus. In particular, he is also able to master intercultural challenges with a high degree of sensitivity.
He supports all process improvements and further developments with a comprehensive understanding of business management issues. Dealing with stakeholders from all hierarchical levels, including works councils and trade unions, is one of his strengths. He was able to use this ability successfully for the company in restructurings through to a successful turnaround with in- and outsourcing elements.
