Ulrich Schulte

Turnaround Executive | Interim CEO | Driving Change in Automotive & Manufacturing $750M P&L Responsibility | Led 4,500+ Employees | Expert in Strategy, Operations & Transformation

New York City Metropolitan Area

About

Helping Automotive & Manufacturing Companies Drive Profitable Turnarounds With 25+ years as a turnaround CEO and strategist, I specialize in transforming underperforming automotive and manufacturing businesses. My expertise lies in eliminating inefficiencies, leveraging ERP systems integrated with Power BI for real-time insights, and empowering executive teams to achieve sustainable growth. As a former GM with P&L responsibility of €750M, I bring hands-on leadership and deep industry knowledge to help companies stabilize, optimize, and scale. I partner with C-level executives to deliver: ✅ Business Turnarounds – Aligning operations with strategic goals to reverse underperformance. ✅ Lean Manufacturing – Reducing waste, optimizing production, and enhancing value streams. ✅ Data-Driven Decision-Making – Using Power BI and KPIs for real-time performance tracking. ✅ Supplier Negotiations – Improving pricing strategies through cost breakdown analytics. I help businesses stabilize, boost profitability, and thrive in challenging environments. If you need strategic guidance or operational expertise, let’s connect.

Experience

  • Founder and Principal Consultant at Management and Engineering Group US Corp.
    Jan 2014 - Present · 12 yrs 6 mos

    Management and Engineering Group US Corporation is a leading independent management firm, specializing in providing turnaround and performance improvement. We support our customers to navigate the global market with strategic precision and lean efficiency. At Management and Engineering Group US Corp. we leverage a quarter-century of robust expertise and an in-depth understanding of European and United States markets to propel your business forward. Specializing in the Automotive, Engineering, and Manufacturing sectors, we infuse lean management principles and innovative business strategies to streamline operations and enhance profitability. Our seasoned leadership excels in driving recovery and fostering growth, making us the strategic partner of choice for companies seeking to solidify their presence across Europe and the United States. Transform your international challenges into opportunities for success with our guidance and strategic insight.

  • CEO at Vecoplan AG
    2009 - 2013 · 4 yrs

    Responsible as General Manager and as Executive Board member for Europe and North America market in a manufacturing Shredder and Recycling equipment company with over 450 employees. The increasing importance of environmental protection and resource conservation created greater interest and demand for innovative technologies for processing secondary and primary raw materials, and for the utilization of renewable energy.

  • CEO at STANDARD METALLWERKE GMBH
    2005 - 2009 · 4 yrs

    Standard Metal with 450 Employees are specialized on precision drawn tubes for the automotive industry made from Aluminum, Copper and Brass. Standard Metal manufacture solemnly per customer order core market the automotive industry.

  • Director of Operations at FORVIA TRECIA
    1999 - 2004 · 5 yrs

    Responsible for the Seat Metal Frame Operations in Northeast Europe, overseeing 4,100 employees across three plants in Germany, two in France, and two in Poland. Total Revenue responsibility of €750M. The company produces automotive modules for automakers worldwide, including seats, cockpits, door panels, acoustics, and soft trim, with a total workforce of 94,000 employees.