Flieden, Hesse, Germany
When manufacturing subsidiaries come under pressure – I bring structure, lead execution, and restore performance. You carry responsibility for a plant – and sense the pressure is mounting? When customers escalate, processes slip, or teams lose direction, it’s no time for frameworks or buzzwords. You need someone who takes ownership – not just gives advice. That’s where I come in. I step in when clarity is missing, processes fail, or transformation gets stuck. I lead from within – together with your leadership team. Calm. Focused. Accountable. 🛠 Typical situations I’m called in for – After leadership change (new CEO, owner, or plant manager) – During escalation: quality, delivery, or cost – under customer pressure – In transformation: growth, carve-out, downsizing, integration – When processes or interfaces break down across functions – When someone is needed to de-escalate and get things moving again I bring clarity, direction, and hands-on execution – when the pressure is real. 🔍 What I bring to the table No consulting theatre. No fancy methods. Just structure, traction, and results – from day one. I act as a structural partner – not a consultant – with deep insight into plant dynamics, stakeholder conflicts, and operational pressure. Over 40 mandates across Europe – Site leadership & turnaround – productivity, structure, realignment – Quality & escalation management – incl. OEM de-escalation and audit readiness – Ramp-up & program management – from concept to SOP – OpEx & Lean Six Sigma – design and lead major initiatives – Stakeholder management – aligning investors, boards, and teams – Regulated industries – pharma, automotive, electronics What sets me apart: I don’t treat symptoms. I understand the system – and lead the solution. Immediately effective. Not eventually. 🧭 Executive Summary – Key Expertise – Site & Plant Transformation – realignment, restructuring, integration – Quality & Operational Excellence – IATF 16949, APQP, GMP, ISO 9001 – Trusted Leadership – for C-level, investors & Private Equity partners – Clarity & Calm – in escalated or ambiguous environments – Programs & Tools – Lean Six Sigma MBB, OpEx strategy, portfolio steering 🤝 Let’s talk when it’s serious. 🛠 Plant Transformation – Realignment, integration, productivity boost 📉 Crisis Management – Quality, timelines, leadership vacuum 📊 Process & Interface Clarity – Untangling workflows, enabling transparency 👥 Roles & Information Flow – Clear structures, defined responsibilities 📈 Efficiency Programs – Lean, quality cost reduction, implementation, results