1) Situace klienta (anonymizovaná):
A multi-site European industrial group, recognized for its metal products manufacturing, operates several plants across Europe and the Middle East. The Hungarian facility, a key production site within the group’s global supply chain, faced mounting operational challenges. With headquarters in Western Europe and a diverse international footprint, the business required urgent intervention to address declining plant performance and restore execution discipline at a critical location.
2) Výzva:
- Production output below target, with efficiency gaps and missed improvement opportunities
- Scrap rates exceeding group benchmarks, impacting cost and quality
- Lack of operational leadership with hands-on production expertise
- Weak KPI ownership and inconsistent performance management
- Shop floor engagement and continuous improvement culture missing
- Misalignment between headquarters expectations and local execution
- Leadership gap in driving lean manufacturing and process discipline
3) Prozatímní role (rychlost a vhodnost):
CE Interim rapidly deployed an Interim Plant Manager with a proven track record in operational turnaround and lean manufacturing. The assignment was structured as a 12 month mandate to ensure full-cycle stabilization and transition. The selected leader brought direct experience in metal products manufacturing, fluency in both Hungarian and English, and a strong background in cross-border plant management. This ensured immediate credibility with both local teams and headquarters, and the ability to drive change on the shop floor from day one.
4) Co se stalo během mandátu:
Prvních 30 dní
- Assessed plant operations, identified bottlenecks, and established immediate control measures
- Restored daily shop floor presence and direct engagement with production teams
- Introduced clear KPIs for output, scrap, and efficiency, aligning with group standards
- Initiated weekly performance reviews and rapid feedback loops
- Built trust with both local staff and headquarters through transparent communication
Prvních 6 měsíců
- Embedded a structured operational cadence with daily tier meetings and shift handovers
- Launched targeted lean initiatives to reduce waste and improve throughput
- Developed and mentored team leaders, strengthening accountability at all levels
- Reduced changeover times and improved machine utilization through hands-on coaching
- Addressed quality issues by implementing root cause analysis and corrective actions
6 a více měsíců
- Consolidated gains by scaling best practices across shifts and departments
- Established a continuous improvement culture, with regular kaizen events and operator involvement
- Improved alignment between plant and headquarters on performance targets and reporting
- Prepared the organization for sustainable performance beyond the interim period
Předání a odchod
- Transferred operational routines and KPI management to permanent plant leadership
- Delivered comprehensive documentation and training for ongoing process discipline
- Supported a seamless leadership transition, ensuring continuity and minimal disruption
- Provided final performance review and recommendations for future improvement
5) Přijatá opatření (zaměření na realizaci):
- Restored daily operational rhythm and visible shop floor leadership
- Implemented clear KPIs for output, scrap, and efficiency, tracked weekly
- Established daily tier meetings and structured shift handovers
- Led targeted lean projects to reduce waste and improve productivity
- Mentored and developed team leaders for stronger accountability
- Drove root cause analysis for recurring quality and efficiency issues
- Improved communication and alignment between local teams and headquarters
- Embedded continuous improvement routines and operator involvement
- Standardized reporting cadence and performance reviews
- Facilitated knowledge transfer and process documentation for handover
6) Dosažené výsledky (měřitelný důkaz):
- Production rhythm stabilized within 90 days, reducing unplanned downtime
- Scrap rates reduced toward group targets, improving cost and quality trajectory
- Operational cadence restored, with daily and weekly performance reviews embedded
- Changeover times cut by more than half, increasing machine availability
- Team leader capability and accountability strengthened across all shifts
- Quality incidents and rework rates declined through disciplined problem-solving
- Alignment between headquarters and plant management improved, reducing escalation
- Sustained productivity improvements and a foundation for ongoing lean initiatives
- Successful transition to permanent leadership with no disruption to operations
7) Proč CE Interim:
CE Interim delivered a rapid, precise interim solution tailored to the operational turnaround mandate. The interim leader’s hands-on approach, cross-border fluency, and proven track record ensured immediate credibility and fast traction. CE Interim’s disciplined deployment process, combined with strong governance and stakeholder alignment, reduced risk for both headquarters and local teams. The result was visible stabilization, restored control, and a clear path to sustainable performance.
8) Výzva k akci:
If you require an Interim Plant Manager to stabilize production rhythm and restore operational control in a critical manufacturing facility, CE Interim can deliver the right leader quickly and safely for your mandate.
CE Interim poskytuje prověřené dočasné vedoucí pracovníky do 72 hodin napříč zeměmi, kulturami a odvětvími. Specializujeme se na interim management s vysokým dopadem pro private equity firmy, rodinné kanceláře a globální korporace, které čelí přechodným obdobím: digitální transformaci, vstupu na trh, provoznímu zvratu, integraci po fúzi nebo krizi.
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