Rudi Maass

Interim Plant & Operations Manager (ZZP) | Operational Turnaround | Lean Six Sigma | OEE & OTIF Improvement | Cost Reduction | Safety Culture Improvement | Leadership | Food Technologist | Freelance

Almere, Flevoland, Netherlands

About

Driven by results, powered by people! Having fun! Proud dad, lucky partner, 42 years young. A natural connector with a passion for people management. I bring positive energy, focus, and see things slightly differently. Commercially sharp with full P&L responsibility, I combine strategic oversight with hands-on execution. Data driven and opportunity minded, I love turning complexity into clarity and plans into tangible results. Allergic to passive behavior, I believe in engaging people in their strengths and motivating teams through clarity, ownership, and shared goals. Straightforward when needed, empathetic by nature, and always focused on sustainable impact. My vision regarding sustainability? It’s not just about supporting our own generation; it’s about shaping a responsible path forward for the next. 🌍🌱

Experience

  • Production Manager a.i. at Stora Enso
    Feb 2026 - Present · 6 mos

    Interim Production Leadership. People & Operational Excellence

  • Independent Interim Professional at M22 Management
    Sep 2021 - Present · 4 yrs 11 mos

    Interim Operations, Site, Plant & Production Manager | Operational Turnaround | Driving Efficiency, Productivity & Continuous Improvement | Manufacturing Leadership | Lean & Six Sigma Implementation | Project Management | Interim / Freelance Assignments

  • Production Manager a.i. at Keter
    Oct 2025 - Feb 2026 · 5 mos

    Responsible for the end-to-end operational performance of Plant 1 and Plant 2, covering safety, quality, efficiency and overall manufacturing output. Overseeing a combined operation with a significant number of injection-moulding machines and the full production organisation. Reporting directly to the Plant Manager.

  • Plant Manager a.i. at Stora Enso
    Feb 2025 - Aug 2025 · 7 mos

    Responsible for the overall performance of factory 2 on all aspects. Reporting directly to the COO.

  • Vetipak B.V. ()
    • Plant General Manager
      Jul 2024 - Dec 2024 · 6 mos

    • Plant Manager a.i.
      Sep 2023 - Jun 2024 · 10 mos

      Responsible for the overall performance of 2 factories on all aspects. Reporting directly to the COO. Vetipak is a family owned company that provides, out of their 10 production locations, innovative, scalable, and high-quality co-pack solutions for leading brands and private labels in the field of fast moving consumer goods.