SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED INTERIM PROJECTS AND PERMANENT ASSIGNEMENTS
More than 10 years by your side
Over the recent decade, we have performed hundreds of projects in various sectors, industries, and geographical locations. Our managers have led companies through restructuring, crisis, integration, mergers, accelerated growth, relocated to new countries or back to their home countries. Below you can find some examples of the usual challenges.
GENERAL MANAGEMENT
CEO | COO | Plant Manager | General Manager
Plant Manager 1000+FTE Germany
For our international client active in the automotive sector with a manufacturing plant in the Czech Republic. We are looking for a Plant Manager with strong turnaround and restructuring experience.
• take over the full responsibility for 1.000+ FTE plant
• automotive sector
• implement lean, TPS
• Cooperate with plants in the USA, China, and Europe
• English and Czech fluent is a must
• Czech Republic
CFO/COO Germany
An international company, active in the sector of warehouse management and services.
To improve the profitability via optimization of business and finance processes an experienced CFO/ COO is required for a period of 6-9 months.
• Analyse all current operational processes in the Polish plant
• Establish optimized, cost-efficient business processes
• Responsibility for Finance and HR
• Support the implementation of Group HR Software
• Coordinate strategic projects with the Group HR in Germany
Multi Plant Germany, Czechia
Our client is a global automotive manufacturing company with ~1.000 employees in the Czech Republic and Germany.
• take over full responsibility for 3 plants (2 in CZ, 1 in Germany)
• consolidate the manufacturing footprint (relocate from Western Europe to CZ)
• lead the teams (HR, Finance, Manufacturing, Quality, Sales, Supply Chain)
• Negotiation with Key OEMs
• at least 15 years of multiplant experience
• international experience from (global) Groups
• English language
Multi Plant COO Czech Republic
Our client is an international automotive Tier 1 supplier and we are looking for an experienced COO with multiplant experience.
• Crisis Management of 2 plants in the Czech Republic area of Pilsen
• Achieve operational and organizational turnaround
• Proactively manage the rising cost structure
• Achieve break-even in one of the plants
• Coordinate with other plants in Europe
• Direct reporting line to Group COO
Plant Transformation/Lean Poland
Our client is a non-automotive manufacturer (consumer goods), #1 in its segment with several plants in Europe.
Compared to other plants, the plant in Poland is inefficient and lacking in performance.
• lead the plant through a turnaround/ lean implementation transformation
• significantly improve the performance and output of the plant (benchmarks are available)
• work closely with the local management and the Group COO in the implementation of the measures
Interim project 6-9 months, Poland
Plant & Operations Manager Hungary
We are looking for an Interim Plant/Operations Manager for our client based in Hungary.
• Ensure a smooth manufacturing process
• Lead and motivate a team of ~200 epmloyees on site
• Identify and develop managers, implement succession planning across the organization
• Implement lean methodology, perform regular Gemba walks
• Communicate and coordinate regularly with peers across Europe
• Ensure proper production planning, stock management and SOP
• Part-time 3 days also as an option
• Hungary
• 3-6 months
General Manager China
Our client is a global player in warehousing, and fulfilment sector with a strong presence in Europe, and significant operations in China.
• take over the full responsibility as General Manager
• manage an accelerated growth of the organization
• communicate regularly with the European HQ
• transfer a significant part of operations from Germany to the warehouse and logistics hub in China
• 10+ years of experience in warehousing, warehouse automation, logistics or fulfilment
• English is a must, German is an advantage
• China, 12 - 24 months
Turnaround CEO Poland
Our client is a top player in the market of household cleaning products and we are looking for an experienced CEO, to take over the full P&L responsibility and to prepare and implement a turnaround plan.
• Review of the overall company performance 150+FTE
• Redesign the organizational structure and processes
• Support local management in the implementation of sub-projects
• Experience in turnaround, restructuring, and performance improvement
• Poland, 12 months interim
Plant Manager Macedonia
For an International Client in the railway sector with 100+ manufacturing plants all over the world, we are looking for an experienced Plant Manager with strong turnaround experience.
• Global group with an Industrial site in South Europe with 300+ employees
• Turnaround and Performance Improvement, Leadership of the team
• fluent in English, Italian is a must
• Very interesting EXPAT Package, including relocation support, housing, insurance, etc.
• Location Macedonia
FINANCE
CEO | COO | Plant Manager | General Manager
CFO/COO Germany
An international company, active in the sector of warehouse management and services.
To improve the profitability via optimization of business and finance processes an experienced CFO/ COO is required for a period of 6-9 months.
• Analyse all current operational processes in the Polish plant
• Establish optimized, cost-efficient business processes
• Responsibility for Finance and HR
• Support the implementation of Group HR Software
• Coordinate strategic projects with the Group HR in Germany
Interim CFO Italy
Our client is a multi-national group with operations in more than 30 countries active in the building industry.
• manage the finance area in 4 plants with ~100mEur of revenues
• full responsibility for integrations in Italy
• lead the integration of the recent acquisition of a family-run business into a global group
• lead new acquisition in Italy
• coordinate the Go-Live of SAP+prepare for a new SAP implementation
• Fluent Italian and English is a MUST
Finance Manager Slovakia
Our client is a leading supplier in the automotive industry with manufacturing plants all over Europe. The Interim Finance Manager will take over the full responsibility for the finance area of the plant in Slovakia.
• coordinate the activities of the external accounting company
• ensure compliance with local laws and regulations (SK GAAP), reporting requirements and deadlines
• plan and monitor cash and cash requirements
• proven track record in critical situations (restructuring, closing, relocation, downsizing, crisis management)
• Northern Slovakia
• 6 months
Interim CFO Poland
Our client is looking for an Interim CFO, who is able to take over the full P&L responsibility for the manufacturing site with approximately 500 employees.
• Work closely with the new CEO on the Market Repositioning of the company
• Drive the change of the corporate culture and mindset
• Ensure timely reporting, governance, and proper accounting records
• Improve the existing processes and procedures company-wide
• Poland
• Duration 6 months
Finance Manager Germany
Our client is an international SME with approximately 200 employees and a small sales & manufacturing site in Germany located near the borders with the Czech Republic and Poland. To support the turnaround and market repositioning we are looking for an Interim Finance Manager/ Interim Controller.
• take over full responsibility for the finance and accounting area
• support the Group CEO and Group CFO in the transformation
• ensure compliance with the German GAAP and regulatory requirements
• 5-10 year of experience as Plant Controller/ Finance Manager
• fluent German is a must
• Eastern Germany, 6 months
CFO Israel
Our client is an international market leader in the electronic sector. For the business unit in Israel, we are looking for a CFO to improve reporting and governance of the business unit.
• following the recent audit, implement corrective measures to prevent and detect irregularities in the reporting
• analyze and redefine the processes in the organization to improve governance and transparency
• re-design and implement a professional finance organization
• Hebrew and English are a must
Interim Finance Controller DACH
For our client we are looking for an experienced finance professional.
• Senior finance professional with substantial experience in Supply Chain, i.e. manufacturing, logistics, warehousing, etc.
• SAP experience
• Seniority and experience to gain stakeholder support at corporate and divisional executives buy-in, at the same time, hands-on to create own solutions
• Industry background would be helpgul: mechanical, electrical, high variants of products in manufacturing
• Internationally experienced, as global and multi-cultural stakeholders have to be managed
•Germany
•Switzerland
Interim CFO Romania
Our client is a company with a manufacturing plant in Romania. We are looking for an experienced CFO.
• Take over full responsibility for the manufacturing plant as CFO
• Communicate and cooperate with the Italian HQ
• Ensure proper governance and compliance with local and group regulations
• Ensure daily business is uninterupted
• Support of the Plant Manager with information, data, forecast, etc.
• Manage the company´s working capital, financing lines, factoring
• Valcea County, Romania
• 6 months
• Interim/Permanent
Interim Finance Manager Slovakia
Our client is a leading supplier in the automotive industry with manufacturing plants all over Europe. To support their operations in Northern Slovakia, we are looking for an experienced Crisis Interim Finance Manager.
• support the Group in all closure activities related to the finance area and reporting
• ensure compliance with local laws and regulations (SK GAAP)
• coordinate closely with local management, external stakeholders, and suppliers
• communicate regularly and report to the Group CFO in Portugal
• 5-10 years experience as CFO or Finance Manager in a manufacturing environment
• English, Slovak or Czech is a must
• Northern Slovakia, 6 months
CFO Romania
Our client is an international group active in the automotive manufacturing industry.
• Take over the full responsibility for the manufacturing plant 300+FTE as CFO
• Communicate and cooperate with the Italian HQ
• Ensure proper governance and compliance with local and group regulations
• Ensure the daily business is uninterrupted
• Support the Plant Manager with information, data, forecast, etc
• Manage the company’s working capital, financing lines, factoring
• Romania, Valcea County.
Interim CFO USA
For our US-based client active in the manufacturing sector, we are looking for an experienced Interim CFO.
• Coordinate the audit procedures
• Map and improve the existing processes
• Implement the new ERP system
• Increase governance and reporting structures
• Manufacturing experience
• USA
• Duration 6-9 months
Finance Manager Poland
Our client is a multinational company with approximately 100 employees in Poland and ~1Om€ revenue.
• Implement proper monthly closing routine
• Prepare monthly financial reports in coordination with the Group CFO
• Manage working capital, treasury and cash cycle
• No accounting transactions are to be performed
• Northern Poland
• 6 months
• Interim
HR
CEO | COO | Plant Manager | General Manager
Crisis HR Manager Czech Republic
For our client, a well-known player in the automotive sector with several manufacturing plants in the CEE region, we are looking for an experienced HR Manager.
• take over the full responsibility for 500+ FTE manufacturing plant
• lead the company through a difficult period
• stabilize the current operations in the HR area
• redesign processes to improve performance
• prepare the plant for a significant growth
• 6-9 months, Western Czech Republic
HR Director Czech Republic
Our client is an automotive supplier with several plants across Europe, being also present in the Czech Republic.
• Take over full responsibility for all HR areas in a manufacturing plant
• Support the company in growth - recruitment, selection, on-boarding, etc.
• Closely cooperate with the management in the building of "employer branding"
• Represent the HR towards other stakeholders
• Czech Republic
• 6 months interim
Regional HR Director for CEE
For our international client, we are looking for an experienced HR Director ready to relocate to Austria.
• Take over full regional HR responsibility for 2.000+ employees
in DACH and CEE Region
• Provide strategic leadership for all aspects of HR
• Supervise and coordinate local and regional HR policies and processes
• Act as an expert in all aspects of HR, and ensure compliance with all HR policies
• Collaborate actively with Group HR to ensure alignment on key HR priorities and processes
Tunaround HR Czech Republic
Our client is an international manufacturing company with 600+ employees in the automotive sector.
We are looking for an Interim HR Director with strong turnaround experience.
• design and implement a transformation of the human resources area
• closely liaise with the Group HR Community in harmonizing and rolling out a pan-European approach
• redesign all of the processes and procedures in the HR area
• Location Czech Republic, 6 months Project
Interim HR Poland
Our client is an international company active in FMCG Manufacturing Sector.
• take over full responsibility for HR Agenda in a 150FTE manufacturing plant
• coordinate a small team in the HR (3FTE)
• support the implementation of Group HR Software
• coordinate strategic projects with the Group HR in Germany
• ensure all HR-related areas are covered
• Poland
• 6 months
HR Director Germany
Our client is an international company active in FMCG Manufacturing Sector.
For the manufacturing plant in Poland, we are looking for a permanent HR Manager.
• take over full responsibility for HR Agenda in a 150FTE manufacturing plant
• coordinate a small team in the HR (3FTE)
• support the implementation of Group HR Software
• coordinate strategic projects with the Group HR in Germany
• ensure all HR-related areas are covered (hiring, onboarding, training, retention, succession planning)
Interim HR Slovakia
Our client is an international group active in the packaging manufacturing sector with approx 500 employees on site in Slovakia, in the Banska Bystrica region. The company is looking for a support of an INTERIM HR MANAGER for a period of 3-6 months, with an oppotrunity to convert to a permanent employee after the successful mission.
• support the plant manager in all areas related to human resources
• act as a single point of contact for temporary agencies and hiring firms
• ensure compliance with relevant HR laws and regulations
• coordinate a small team in the HR area
• proven track record in HR, manufacturing area with ~500 employees
• Banska Bystrica region, 3-6 months with permanent option
Vice President HR Mexico
Our client is a global manufacturing company, active in the automotive sector and we are looking for Vice President Human Resources with multi-plant experience.
• take over full responsibility for several manufacturing plants
• details subject to Non-Disclosure Agreement
• at least 10 years of experience as HR Director
• International experience from (global) Group
• experience in the manufacturing sector is a must
• English, Spanish fluent
Permanent Assignment, Mexico
Interim HR Director Hungary
We are looking for an Interim Human Resources Director GBS/SSC for our client.
• Oversee the entire HR Transformation
• Adapt SSC concept to different HR environments
• Transfer 20+ entities to the existing SSC
• Drive the standardization and harmonization of HR
• Manage the integration of SSC and local BUs
• Budapest, Hungary
• 18 months interim mission
SUPPLY CHAIN & LOGISTICS
SCM Director | Logistics Manager
Supply Chain & Logistics Czechia
Our client is an international Tier1 supplier with a manufacturing plant in the Czech Republic with ~350 employees. The plant is currently growing and requires the support of an interim supply chain / logistics manager to rework the processes.
• full responsibility for planning, ordering, warehouse management and logistics
• improve the logistic flows
• redesign and implement the processes in the supply chain area
• Czech Republic
• 6-9 months interim
Supply Chain Manager Hungary
Our client is a manufacturing company with a plant based in Hungary. We are looking for an Interim Supply Chain Manager.
• Ensure the availability of raw materials for a smooth manufacturing process
• Coordinate all activities in the supply chain area - purchasing, prodution, planning, logistics
• Communicate and coordinate regularly with peers across Europe
• Ensure proper production planning, stock management and SOP process
• Part-time 2-3 days also as an option
• 3-6 months
• Hungary
Interim Supply Chain
We are looking for a Supply Chain Manager for our client.
• Ensure the availability of all products at the right time
• Develop and implement SOP processes
• Lead production planning
• Manage working capital, stock levels, ordering and er-ordering
• Act as a Key user of the Supply Chain ERP
• Ensure correctness of master data in the ERP system
• English and German are a must
• Fully Remote
• 6 months
Logistics Manager Slovenia
Our client is a leading global supplier of exclusive car interiors with a manufacturing plant in Slovenia.
• Take over full responsibility for the logistics department in an automotive plant
• Ensure OEMs orders are properly planned and dispatched
• Communicate with key OEMs regarding delivery schedules
• Manage production planning of mid-sized operations
• 5-10 years of experience in the logistics area
• Proven track record of managing logistics operations in 500-1000 FTE plants
• Slovenia
• 3-6 months
Logistics Director Poland
Our client is an automotive supplier of technological solutions with a manufacturing plant in Poland.
• Systematically reduce the value of scrap due to mistakes in the ordering process
• Set up a proper logistics planning to ensure on-time delivery
• Plan and manage working capital and inventory levels
• Implement proper flow of operations
• Poland, Katowice region
• 3-6 months interim
Supply Chain Manager USA
Our client is a USA-based company and we are looking for an experienced Supply Chain Manager.
• Warehouse Management
• Complete rework of Stock-in Stock-out procedures
• Implementation of permanent rotating stock-take
• Introduce organizational changes
• Increase KPIs
• Analyze & Utilize full potential of existin SAP
• Location: USA, NY State
Supply Chain Director Poland
Our client is an automotive supplier of technological solutions with a manufacturing plant in Poland.
• Take over full responsibility for the logistics department
• Take over full responsibility for the Supply Chain activities, including production planning
• Automotive background is a must
• Support the implementation of SAP
• Lead the team in 3 departments
• 5 years of experience with Supply Chain/Logistics
• Poland
• 3-6 months interim
Supply Chain Manager Poland
Our client is an international automotive supplier of technological solutions and we are looking for an experienced Supply Chain Manager.
• take over full responsibility for the Supply Chain activities including production planning
• support the implementation of SAP
• lead the team in 3 departments
• closely coordinate all activities with the HQ
• automotive experience
• Location: Poland
• 6 months interim
Logistics Director Estonia
Our client is a company operating in the automotive sector. We are looking for an experienced Logistics Manager.
• Take over full responsibility for lthe ogistics department
• Manage logistics in a plant with ~400 employees
• Experience in the automotive sector
• 5 years experience in logistics
• Estonia
• 6 months interim
QUALITY & LEAN
GROUP QUALITY DIRECTOR | QUALITY MANAGER | LEAN SPECIALIST
Quality Manager Germany
Our Client is a global player in the protective systems for military personnel.
We are looking for an interim Quality Manager to implement a new Quality Concept.
• review and implement the new global quality concept
• design and perform suppliers audits
• the plant in Germany is mainly assembly focused
• experience with accelerated growth, ramp-up
• solid track record in the textile industry
• experience with EMEA suppliers is a plus
• 6 months interim mission, Hessen, Germany
Quality Manager Slovakia
Our client is a well known automotive supplier with a company in the South of Slovakia with approximately 200 employees. The parent company is relocating production to Slovakia.
• Ensure a successful launch of new production for a major automotive client
• Communicate with the client to smooth-up the whole process in terms of quality
• Act as a project manager responsible for the launch project
• Slovak or Hungarian, English
• Southern Slovakia
• 6-9 months interim
Interim Lean Manager Mexico
Our client is a company with a manufacturing plant based in Mexico.
• Redefine the processes using Lean Methodology
• Implement measures to increase quality
• 500 employees
• Manufacturing experience
• Mexico
• 6 months
Plant Transformation/Lean Poland
Our client is a non-automotive manufacturer (consumer goods), #1 in its segment with several plants in Europe.
Compared to other plants, the plant in Poland is inefficient and lacking in performance.
• lead the plant through a turnaround/ lean implementation transformation
• significantly improve the performance and output of the plant (benchmarks are available)
• work closely with the local management and the Group COO in the implementation of the measures
Interim project 6-9 months, Poland
Interim Quality Manager Poland
Our client is a key player in automotive thermal solution systems.
• Take over the responsibility for all aspects of quality
• Perform supplier audits
• Support make or buy decisions in the purchasing area
• Ensure compliance with IATF 16949, ISO 9001
• Poland
• 3+ months
Interim Lean Manager Hungary
Our client is a company operating in the automotive sector with a plant in Hungary. We are looking for an interim COO/Plant/Lean Manager.
• Perform an as is analysis of the existing situation
• Introduce shopfloor management and basics of lean
• Ramp-up situation with delivery difficulties
• Automotive, Cable Harnesses
• Hungary
• 8 weeks interim
Quality Manager Hungary
Our client is an international Tier1 supplier with several manufacturing sites all over the world, and approximately 650 employees in Hungary.
• Take over the leadership of the quality department with approx 25-30 employees
• Lead the company through escalations with various OEMs
• Ensure performance improvements are embedded into the manufacturing environment
• Coordinate closely with HQ in Germany
• 10 years experience in the Quality area, automotive sector
• High volume, highly automated manufacturing process
• Strong leadership skills, experienced in unstable, crisis environment
• Hungary
• 6 months interim
Plant/Quality/Lean Czech Republic
Our client is an international company operating in the automotive sector.
• Operational turnaround of a plant with approximately 500 employees
• Support go-live of a new ERP system
• Ensure proper launch of new projects (relocation from Germany)
• Stabilize the operations (the plant doubled in size recently)
• Design and implement KPI in the area of Quality, Lean and Performance improvement
• Czech Republic
• 6-9 months interim
Lean Manager Bulgaria
Our client is a Bulgaria-based company with a furniture-manufacturing plant.
• Operationall excellence, improvement of the processes
• Industrial turnaround and restructuring
• Manufacturing experience
• English language is a must
• Bulgaria
• 6 months interim
PRODUCTION
PRODUCTION DIRECTOR | R&D DIRECTOR | TECHNICAL DIRECTOR
Production Director Czech Republic
Our client is a company operating in the automotive sector and we are looking for a Production Director.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive production strategy
• Conduct thorough assessments to determine production capacity requirements
• Foster effective collaboration with teams across departments
• Collaborate with the Quality Assurance team to maintain and improve product quality standards
• Czech Republic
• 6-12 months interim
R&D Director Poland
We are looking for an experienced R&D Director for our client operating in the machinery manufacturing area.
• Assess and implement a new global R&D strategy to drive innovation.
• Showcase a proven track record in steering research and development initiatives, particularly in technology-intensive sectors.
• Manufacturing experience
• Polish is a must
• Poland
• Permanent position
Production Director Hungary
Our Client is an international company operating in the automotive sector with a manufacturing plant in Hungary. We are looking for and experienced Production Director.
• Improve the production processes
• Manufacturing experience
• Plant with 1000+FTE
• Hungary
• 6-12 months interim
Production Director Germany
Our Client is a prominent figure in the manufacturing industry. We are currently seeking an interim Production Director to spearhead the implementation of an innovative Production Strategy.
• Focus on optimizing assembly processes at the main plant in Germany.
• Evaluate and execute a new comprehensive production strategy
• Manufacturing experience
• Experience with accelerated growth
• German and English are a must
• Germany
• 12 months Interim
Technical Director Hungary
Our client is a company in the household cleaning products industry, We are actively seeking a seasoned Technical Director to assume a pivotal role with complete oversight of technical operations.
• Evaluate and optimize the overall technical performance of the company, overseeing a team of 150+ professionals.
• Spearhead the redesign of technical organizational structures and processes to ensure maximum efficiency.
• Drive continuous improvement
• Manufacturing experience
• Hungary
• 6-9 months interim
Production Director Slovakia
Our client is a company manufacturing plastic parts for the automotive sector. We are looking for an interim production director.
• Take responsibility for the production
• Support the logistics area
• Crisis management
• Czech/Slovak and English are a must
• Wester Slovakia
• 6 months interim
Manufacturing Director Romania
Our client has a manufacturing plant in Romania and we are looking for a Manufacturing Director for a permanent position.
• Develop and implement a robust strategy to optimize manufacturing processes
• Explore and integrate innovative technologies to enhance production capabilities
• Automation improvement
• Optimize current manufacturing processes for efficiency and scalability
• Plant with ~300 employees
• Romania
• Permanent position
Manufacturing Director Poland
Our client is a prominent global automotive manufacturing company with approximately 1,000 employees.
• Assume full responsibility for three manufacturing plants
• Engage in negotiations with key Original Equipment Manufacturers
• Demonstrate a proven track record of international experience
• Automotive sector experience
• Polish and English are a must
• Poland
• 12 months interim
Interim Production Director USA
Our client is an automotive parts manufacturing company looking for an experienced production manager.
• Planning of production
• Take over responsibility for logistics
• Change management experience
• Plant with 500+ employees
• fluent English is a must
• USA
• 6 months Interim