Interim COO / Interim Manager OperationsImmediate support - pragmatic, fast & effective
Structural potentials, restructuring tasks, changed market conditions require operational adjustments or a temporary vacancy - you are looking for qualified managers with leadership skills and industry know-how to implement your operational processes or operational goals! Talk to us.
Our strength lies in the targeted combination of your defined tasks with suitable colleagues from our network of interim operations managers. According to your individual specifics, we offer you the right expert based on industry, company size, type and scope.
Our Interim COO / Interim Operations Managers provide support in the following areas, among others:
1. immediate assistance with operational crises
- Acute delivery problems or disruptions in the supply chain
- Production standstill or massive quality problems
- Logistics bottlenecks or excessive stock levels
- Escalation with customers or suppliers
- Sudden loss of the existing COO or management vacuum
2. transformation & Growth
- Scaling of production and supply chain with strong growth
- Internationalization or establishment of new locations
- Restructuring of plants, locations or networks
- Development or reorganization of the operations area after M&A transactions
- Introduction of new business models (e.g. direct-to-consumer, e-commerce logistics)
3. restructuring & Efficiency programs
- Turnaround management and performance improvement in operations areas
- Cost optimization in production, SCM or logistics
- Lean implementation and process standardization
- Reorganization or downsizing of entire plants or units
4. strategic realignment
- Development and implementation of an operations strategy
- Make-or-buy decisions and strategic sourcing projects
- Optimizing location strategy and production networks
- Sustainability, CO₂ reduction and ESG implementation in the supply chain
5. leadership & Culture
- Leadership gap after the departure of key personnel
- Change management in change processes
- Development of operations teams and establishment of management structures
- Coaching and support for the internal successor
We will find the right interim operations expert for you
1st request
Contact us directly or send us the key details of your vacant position. In an initial, non-binding discussion, we will clarify your specific needs and the requirements for the desired expert.
2. the right manager for your challenge
Based on our pool of experts, we will quickly and specifically suggest interim managers who have practical experience of your task.
3. from selection to collaboration
For those profiles that you prefer, we organize a personal interview with the respective candidate as soon as possible. This gives you a direct impression of the personality, working style and professional fit.
4. contract conclusion - fast project start
SCM Plus takes over the contractual handling of the interim assignment and is your contractual partner.
5 Project start and support
From the start of the assignment, we support our interim manager for the duration of the project and are available to you as a trusted contact partner.
Obtain suitable proposals for candidates now
We will be happy to talk to you about your short-term requirements and send you suitable profiles without obligation.
Usually within 48 hours.
Our uniqueness - your profit
Clients about us
Thomas KidschunHead of Logistics and Material Management - MV Werften GmbH
"Mr. Rudolf Kohlmaier supported the change process via an interim mandate, which brought about a comprehensive, cross-divisional and far-reaching change in the implementation of new strategies, systems, processes and behaviors of the stakeholders at the three shipyard locations. Mr. Kohlmaier's excellent technical expertise in the areas of purchasing, logistics and supply chain management, combined with the active integration of all project participants, were a key component for the successful implementation of the change process."
Christian TaucherCDO - Berger Fahrzeugtechnik Ges.m.b.H
"Podjetje SCM PLUS nam je pomagalo pri uvedbi novega sistema ERP na področjih skladiščenja, nabave in avtomatizacije. Zahvaljujoč strokovni podpori gospoda Kohlmaierja smo v zelo kratkem času uspešno prestrukturirali skladišče, ga tehnološko optimizirali in pripravili na zagon novega ERP. SCM PLUS je bil pri tem zelo dragocen in kompetenten partner, ki ga je v našem procesu sprememb odlikovalo tako strokovno kot tehnično znanje."
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FAQ
When should an Interim Operations Manager be deployed?
An Interim Operations Manager is particularly useful in times of restructuring, mergers, turnarounds or when the existing management is absent at short notice - in other words, wherever the ability to act quickly and leadership skills are required.
Which sectors do SCM Plus Interim Operations Managers typically cover?
Our interim managers cover the majority of sectors in industry, trade and logistics - including automotive, mechanical and plant engineering, shipbuilding, aerospace, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, medical technology, consumer goods, food, energy supply, telecommunications, IT and the financial and logistics services sector. With in-depth practical knowledge and extensive industry experience, they develop individual solutions for demanding challenges.
How does SCM Plus differ from pure providers?
With our specialization in the operations segment, both in management consulting and as a provider of interim management, we offer you sound expertise for your vacancy. From the moment you contact us, we also support you and our interim manager throughout the entire duration of the project until it is successfully completed.
What does an interim operations manager cost?
The daily rates depend on the task, level of experience and project complexity. All conditions are agreed transparently in advance.
What distinguishes an interim operations manager from a traditional permanent position?
An interim manager is available at short notice, highly specialized and focused on rapid effectiveness - with the desired variability in duration and costs.
Where can I find more information on interim management?
You can find additional answers to frequently asked questions on our page FAQs Interim Management.
