Operational Excellence & Plant Leadership. Prêt en 72 heures.
Why Operational Excellence Demands Leadership, Not Lean Audits
When operations underdeliver, it’s not due to a lack of frameworks.
It’s because no one truly owns the outcome—on the line, in the shift room, or at the freight dock.
The signs are familiar:
KPIs are flat. OEE, delivery, and scrap rates hover—but never improve.
Lean efforts stall. Training happened. Posters were printed. Nothing changed.
Teams disengage. Operators stop speaking up. Supervisors stop driving.
That’s when execution needs leadership.
CE Interim places experienced interim COOs, Plant Managers, and Operational Excellence leaders on site in 72 hours—to lead from the inside, stabilize plant rhythm, and build performance routines that stick.
They don’t consult from the sidelines. They take charge—until metrics move, morale lifts, and momentum returns.
How Operational Decline Starts Quietly—and Spreads
From the outside, your operation may look stable.
But inside the plant, performance quietly stalls—because no one is truly leading the execution.
These are the red flags we walk into:
Legacy habits undo every Lean push—audits pass, routines vanish
KPIs clash across functions—plant, HQ, and supply chain all pulling differently
Shift leaders avoid confrontation—issues noted, never resolved
Teams run hot on instinct, not process—visibility fades, scrap creeps up
Union distrust turns whispers into resistance
This isn’t a tooling problem. It’s a vacuum in operational leadership—one that drags down throughput, trust, and team belief.
C'est pourquoi nous déployons interim COOs, Plant Managers, and CI Leaders—in under 72 hours—when execution can’t wait.
When to Call CE Interim for Operational Excellence Leadership
When execution stalls, KPIs plateau, and the floor loses rhythm—fast, embedded leadership makes the difference.
Voici quand les entreprises font généralement appel à nous :
KPIs Are Flat, Morale is Lower
OEE won’t move. Teams are exhausted. Stand-ups drag on, but execution never follows. You’ve tried systems—what’s missing is ownership.
Premium Freight & Scrap Are Bleeding Margin
Firefighting hides the real problem. Freight costs soar. Scrap is normalized. You’re still not hitting takt time.
Shift Discipline is Broken
Handovers are chaotic. Accountability is missing. Night shift resets everything. What should be routine is now reactive.
A Key Customer Escalates
You’ve been escalated. Delivery or quality failures triggered formal warnings. You need a leader who can face clients and fix operations.
Audits Are Weeks Away
Certifications are at risk. Compliance gaps are known—but no one owns the readiness plan.
The Plant is the Group’s Weak Link
The dashboard tells the story. Corporate sees one plant falling behind—and wants change before the next steering.
Supply Chain is Out of Sync
Delays, last-minute expediting, stockouts—your suppliers control the pace. No one's orchestrating the response.
Leadership Turnover is Mounting
Supervisors are disengaged. Site managers come and go. Projects stall because no one stays to finish.
Too Many Initiatives, No Execution
You’ve rolled out Lean, digital dashboards, performance routines—but they never stick. The team needs leadership, not another tool.
What We Deliver in Operational Excellence Projects
Who We Deploy in Operational Excellence—Within 72 Hours
We deploy interim plant executives who restore rhythm, enforce accountability, and deliver measurable results fast.
Interim Production Manager
Rebuilds takt adherence, labor efficiency, and shift trust
Mandats types
- Shift variance / schedule slippage
- Line performance inconsistency
- Supervisor disengagement
Interim Quality Director
Secures compliance, prevents escalation, and restores audit readiness
Mandats types
- Certification risk / audit panic
- Containment setup / root cause gap
- Customer complaint escalation
Directeur intérimaire de la chaîne d'approvisionnement
Stabilizes flow, renegotiates terms, and kills premium freight
Mandats types
- Supplier delay / logistics cost spiral
- Inventory chaos / expediting dependency
- Tier-1 service failure
Interim COO / Operations Director
Multi-site alignment, throughput acceleration, and capex clarity
Mandats types
- Group KPI misalignment / site performance gaps
- Bottleneck identification / line balancing
- End-to-end delivery rhythm
Lean / CI Leader
Kaizen execution that drives operator-owned results—not laminated posters
Mandats types
- Failed lean rollout / zero adoption
- 5S/SMED/VSM wasted effort
- Waste never measured, just discussed
Directeur d'usine par intérim
Full command of safety, quality, cost, delivery, and morale (SQCDM)
Mandats types
- Shift execution reset / floor accountability
- KPI turnaround / daily routine implementation
- Morale uplift / coaching frontline leaders
Our 7-Step Operational Excellence Engagement Model
At CE Interim, we’ve engineered a structured 7-step process to deploy plant and operations leadership within 72 hours—while ensuring full alignment, control, and measurable results from day one.
Appel confidentiel à la découverte
You speak directly with a CE Interim Partner (ex-COO, Plant Director, or Group Ops Lead). We cut through surface-level issues, assess KPI root causes, & decide if interim operational leadership is the right fit. 🔒 NDA signed at first contact.
Définition du mandat et du succès
We define the operational mission: expected outcomes, site maturity, stakeholder map, and constraint risks. You gain clarity on what success looks like—and how we’ll deliver it.
Liste restreinte de dirigeants intérimaires (24-48h)
You receive 1–2 pre-vetted operational excellence leaders (Plant Manager, COO, or CI Lead), matched to your specific challenge. No blind resumes. No trial-and-error. Just results-driven operators.
Entretien avec le client et confirmation du rôle
Vous rencontrez le(s) intérimaire(s). Nous facilitons une évaluation structurée de la valeur ajoutée, de la disponibilité et de l'adéquation culturelle.
Onboarding & Plant Kickoff (Day 1–3)
Your interim leader steps in, aligns with site and group stakeholders, and activates governance. Daily routines, OEE recovery metrics, and escalation channels go live.
Contrôle hebdomadaire et ajustement en temps réel
Nous restons sur le terrain. Synchronisation hebdomadaire, implication du partenaire intérimaire CE et recalibrage rapide en cas de changement de priorités. Des spécialistes supplémentaires peuvent être ajoutés dans les 48 heures si nécessaire.
Transfert final ou transition Bridge-to-Perm
Vous bénéficiez d'une documentation claire, d'un transfert de connaissances et d'un soutien lors du passage à une solution permanente ou intérimaire prolongée.
Interim vs Consulting vs Search: What Works on the Plant Floor
CE Interim closes the execution gap with battle-tested operational leaders—not junior consultants or months-long searches.
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Gestion intérimaire
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Recherche de cadres
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Conseil en gestion
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Le moment de commencer
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9-12 mois
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Variable
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Résultat
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Exécution + transfert
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Espoir d'adéquation
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Diapositives et suggestions
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La mission d'abord
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La personne d'abord
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L'ancienneté
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Anciens cadres de haut niveau
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Dépend de la géographie et du bassin
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Équipes à forte composante junior
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Motivation
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Axé sur les résultats et l'impact
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Sécurité sociale et carrière
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Objectifs de recettes
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Éprouvé dans des environnements similaires
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Point de responsabilité unique
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Retardé jusqu'à l'embauche
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Partagé entre les différentes couches
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Conditions de tarification
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Taux journalier forfaitaire
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% du salaire annuel
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Basé sur le temps + frais généraux
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Investissement initial
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Aucun
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Adaptabilité en milieu de mission
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Totalement flexible (échange, extension, pivot)
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Verrouillé dès l'embauche
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Besoins en ordres de modification
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Confidentialité et protection contre les risques
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Premier jour de la NDA + Déploiement silencieux
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Exposition au marché pendant la recherche
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Multiples points de contact externes
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Why Leading Companies Trust CE Interim in Operational Excellence
When KPIs stall and plants underperform, strategy slides won’t fix what’s broken.
CE Interim deploys execution-grade plant leaders—trusted by global manufacturers, PE-backed industrials, and family-owned operations across Europe, MENA, and the US.
We lead operational excellence mandates from inside the plant—restoring control, rhythm, and measurable performance within days.
Pourquoi des entreprises de premier plan font appel à nous :
- Processus NDA d'abord, toujours confidentiel
- Interim COOs, Plant Managers, and CI Leaders deployed in 72 hours
- SQCDM ownership restored from shift floor to site leadership
- Real-world KPI recovery: OEE, scrap, throughput, delivery
- Visible leadership that coaches—not audits—your frontline
- Execution-first mindset, not theory or Lean theatre
- Trusted by PE ops teams, group manufacturing heads, and supply chain VPs
Whether your plant is bleeding margin, failing audits, or simply stuck in low gear—CE Interim delivers leadership that acts, not advises.
Trusted Across Borders. Deployed for Operational Results.
Interim mandates delivered—across plants, supply chains, and operations
Countries served, from EU industrial hubs to MENA and the US
Dirigeants intérimaires dans notre vivier de talents internationaux contrôlés
Shared outcome: Operational execution that sticks
Operational Excellence Success Stories
Each mandate below was led by an interim Plant Manager, COO, or CI Leader deployed within 72 hours—restoring KPIs, cutting waste, and rebuilding leadership where it was missing.
FAQs: Interim Management for Operational Excellence
We deploy execution-ready interim COOs, Plant Managers, or CI Leaders within 72 hours—globally. Each candidate is vetted for site leadership under pressure and matched precisely to your mandate.
Consultants analyze. Our interim leaders execute. They take charge on-site—resetting routines, leading stand-ups, and driving measurable improvements in OEE, throughput, or delivery.
Yes. We’ve led mandates where OEE increased by 12+ points, premium freight dropped 90%, and shift stability returned within 8 weeks. Interim leaders don’t propose change—they deliver it.
Our interims are experienced in restoring morale and authority. From union-heavy plants to post-merger sites, they rebuild credibility through visibility, coaching, and daily accountability.
They own results. From labor efficiency and takt adherence to vendor performance and shift KPIs—they drive improvement hands-on and lead with the authority to act.
Absolutely. We’ve deployed interim Operations Directors to align KPIs across European sites or lead complex realignments across production, supply chain, and quality.
Yes. We’ve placed interim Quality Directors who passed IATF/ISO audits under extreme pressure. They reestablish SPC, build audit dashboards, and restore compliance routines fast.
Our model is flat daily rate with no hidden fees—typically delivering 40–60% savings compared to traditional consulting. You get execution, not overhead.
That’s fine. Our interims embed inside the plant to turn lean theory into real execution. We reinforce—not compete with—external initiatives through daily ownership.
Yes. We’ve deployed interim Supply Chain Directors to renegotiate supplier terms, cut logistics costs, and fix inventory distortions that stall production.
Every interim mandate ends with clean documentation, live dashboards, and successor coaching. Whether it’s a bridge-to-perm or full exit, we ensure continuity without disruption.
Yes. Many have led in unionized or cross-cultural sites where leadership credibility was strained. They navigate carefully—with clarity, neutrality, and results.
Both. You can start with a single-site interim leader—or deploy a full cross-functional team (COO, Quality, SC, Production) depending on mandate complexity.
Absolutely. All engagements start with NDA and align with your internal comms plan. We enter discreetly—protecting your brand, morale, and reputation throughout.
We’ve led operational excellence mandates in Germany, France, the UK, Slovakia, the US, UAE, KSA, and beyond. Wherever the plant, we’re on site in 72 hours.
Red flags include missed OEE targets, chronic quality issues, high premium freight, unplanned downtime, and rising shift turnover. If problems persist despite lean workshops or consulting input, it’s time for embedded leadership.
Yes. Our CI Leaders and interim Plant Managers don’t just train teams—they embed SMED, 5S, and VSM into daily operations, making lean tools stick through operator-driven execution.
Absolutely. We’ve delivered results in automotive, aerospace, FMCG, pharma, packaging, and industrial manufacturing. Each interim is selected based on sector experience and mandate fit.
Our interims are used to navigating complex stakeholder landscapes. They align functions through visible KPIs, clear ownership, and structured escalation paths—across plant, regional, and group levels.
Speed, precision, and plant-floor focus. We deploy in 72 hours, match interims by real mandate experience, and lead from inside your operations. No slides, no overhead—just results.
Explore Our Operational Excellence Insights
Performance doesn’t recover through theory. That’s why our team doesn’t just lead inside plants—we write, speak, and share what works when execution needs to start now.
When Performance Stalls, Leadership Has to Step In.
CE Interim deploys execution-grade COOs, Plant Managers, and CI Leaders within 72 hours—confidentially, and under NDA from day one.
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