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Project1413
Interim Plant Manager, Factory relocation, USA
Confidential mandate. The client name is not disclosed. Further mandate details are shared under a signed NDA.
Cross-border executive leadership, bridging the decision centre and the operation.
The mission in three moves
- EnterTake command of the plant within a week and bring deliveries back on schedule
- LeadRun the factory relocation line by line, with no gap in customer supply
- Hand overSupport the start-up at the receiving sites and hand over a documented operation
- Function
- Plant Manager
- Scope
- Factory relocation, US manufacturing site
- Location
- USA
- Duration
- About 6 months
- Start
- Immediate
Strong demand, a footprint in motion, and customers who expect every delivery
Demand for the plant’s products is strong, and customers count on reliable deliveries throughout the move. The operation needs experienced leadership now: to steady the shop floor, bring delivery performance back on track and run the factory relocation without losing a single customer.
We are looking for an experienced Interim Plant Manager on site within a week: someone who has relocated production before and keeps the operation running while the work moves.
Confidential mandateFurther mandate details will be shared with qualified Interim Managers under a signed non-disclosure agreement. CE Interim publishes every mandate anonymously to protect the companies it works for.
Run the plant and the factory relocation at the same time
- Stabilise and deliver. Lead production, planning, quality and the shop floor. Restore on-time delivery and hold it there.
- Relocate. Build and execute the factory relocation plan: line sequencing, safety stock, equipment moves and requalification, so customers stay supplied at every step.
- Hand over. Support the production start-up at the receiving sites, transfer process knowledge and hand over a fully documented operation.
Leading people through change is at the heart of this mandate: a focused team, confident customers and close cooperation with the receiving sites.
Success is a relocation your customers never notice
- On-time delivery restored and stable within the first 90 days
- A factory relocation plan agreed with the group and the receiving sites, with clear milestones
- A team aligned on priorities and roles for the months ahead
- Production relocated with no interruption to customer supply
- Equipment moved and requalified at the receiving sites
- A documented, orderly handover to the group
A US plant leader who has moved production before
You are calm under pressure, visible on the shop floor and direct in your communication. You take ownership from day one and measure yourself by results, not activity.
This mandate is for a hands-on Interim Plant Manager, on site within a week
- At least one factory relocation or production line transfer led end to end in the United States
- Proven on-time delivery recovery in a discrete manufacturing environment
- Plant Manager or Operations Director level, with full site responsibility
- Hands-on experience moving and requalifying equipment between sites
- Fluent English and the right to work in the United States
- Available to be on site full time within a week, for about six months
- Experience in a Private Equity backed company is an advantage
Show us the relocations you have personally led
- The relocation you led: scope, number of lines, timeline and outcome
- Delivery performance before and after, with figures you can stand behind
- How customers were kept supplied during the move
- Two references from your relocation mandates, at least one from your reporting line
What happens in the next 48 hours
CE Interim works in hours, not weeks. This is what happens after you apply for Project 1413.
- Hour 0You applyComplete the form below with concrete evidence for Project 1413.
- Same dayPartner reviewA CE Interim Partner reviews your experience against this mandate.
- Within 24 hoursVettingIf you are not yet vetted by CE Interim, we verify your experience with referees from comparable mandates.
- Within 48 hoursPartner conversationA dedicated CE Interim Partner contacts you personally to discuss, under a signed NDA, how we would approach this mandate together to make it a success.
- NextClient interviewWe arrange your interview with the client’s leadership team to agree the mandate.
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Before you apply
Who is this mandate for?
- US plant leaders who have relocated production and want to lead it again, end to end
- Interim Managers who value a clear mandate, a clear end point and measurable results
- Executives who can be on site within a week and stay through the handover
- Plant Managers with a track record of on-time delivery recovery
Who is this mandate not for?
- Executives looking for a permanent role: this is a fixed-term interim mandate
- Consultants who advise but do not run the plant
- Anyone who has not yet led a factory relocation or production transfer
- Executives who cannot be on site full time
Who is the client?
The client’s name is not disclosed. The mandate is handled confidentially, and further mandate details are shared with qualified Interim Managers under a signed non-disclosure agreement.
What kind of engagement is this?
A fixed-term interim mandate of About 6 months, starting immediately, on site within a week. Contracting terms are covered in the confidential briefing.
Who supports me during the mandate?
A CE Interim Partner stays involved from mandate alignment to handover: assignment governance, progress visibility, escalation and knowledge transfer. You lead the mandate; the Partner supports you and the client throughout.
How quickly does CE Interim move on a mandate?
Within hours. A Partner reviews every application the same day, and within 48 hours a dedicated Partner discusses the mandate under NDA with the Interim Managers who fit. Clients receive a proven, mandate-matched executive ready to start within 72 hours of the completed mandate brief.
How should I present my experience?
Be specific. Name the situation, what you personally did, the size of the team and the measurable result. The evidence section above lists exactly what the Partner review looks for.
How do I refer to this mandate?
Please quote Project 1413 in every message, email or call with CE Interim, so your application is matched to the right mandate.
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Complete the form with specific examples of comparable mandates. Concrete evidence and your availability help the Partner review your fit quickly.
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Why work with CE Interim on a factory relocation in the USA
We lead demanding missions across cultures, borders and time zones, and we stand behind our Interim Managers from the first brief to the handover. Every Interim Manager is reviewed against the mandate before a profile is shared, and confidential information is shared only under a signed NDA.
As a member of Valtus Alliance, we work with the reach of more than 30 partner offices and a global network of 60,000 interim executives. For Interim Managers, that means demanding, well-defined mandates with clear decision makers, a clear end point and professional B2B terms.
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