Stefan S.
Interim Manager Project Management PMO
Experience
Interim Manager Project Management PMO
ND Coatings GmbH (Meyer Werft Papenburg)
Temporary cover of the PMO manager role
Documenting and validating PMO processes
Developing capacity planning through 2032
Assessing standard preservation processes, including VSM and macro mapping
Creating planning tools for project coordinators
Participating in coordination meetings with Meyer Werft
Preparing data for the monthly review
Contributing to the tender strategy for new ships
Preparing AKV and job descriptions for project managers and project coordinators
Leading the Disney Adventure cruise ship project
Re-Design Reporting Tool
Developing a planning tool for project coordinators with a planning horizon through 2032
Designing an on-call service, including work instructions
Creating calculation models for proposals
Leading the Disney Adventure project
Interim Site Manager ppa
Elkem Silicones Germany GmbH
Overall personnel leadership of the Lübeck site
Maintaining site processes
Restructuring all OPS processes along the VSM
Shop Floor Management
Documenting and validating production processes and preparing for relocation
Maintaining production processes according to the relocation plan
Successfully led and concluded negotiations with the works council and union on the social plan and reconciliation of interests
Ongoing reporting to management
Managing final production run
Knowledge transfer
Developing and implementing a relocation plan
Preparing the announcement, including a communication plan and required internal and external documents
Concluding negotiations with the works council and union two months ahead of schedule and 30% under budget
Continuing the site without revenue loss
Handling the site closure including production relocation to Italy and France
Interim General Manager
IMI Precision Engineering
Overall personnel leadership of the Fellbach plant
Reorganizing site processes
Restructuring all OPS processes along the VSM
Introducing an SC matrix for master data maintenance in BaaN
Implementing a skills matrix and standard work
Restructuring production control, including forming a production control committee
Developing and implementing a KPI system for purchasing to analyze demand variances
Process optimizations along the value chain
Continuous reporting to management
Reorganizing the staffing structure at the plant
Developing and implementing a restructuring plan for purchasing, optimizing production planning with an extended planning horizon
Introducing KPI systems, implementing shop floor management and meeting structures
After deciding on relocation, managing the site closure including production transfer to the Czech Republic
Interim COO/CRO, temporary plant manager
mbw GmbH metallveredelung
Coaching the new plant manager
Restructuring all plant processes
Introducing TPM (Total Productive Maintenance)
Introducing Hoshin Planning
Optimizing production control and logistics
Developing and implementing a KPI system to identify process disruptions
Deriving optimization measures for each area
Reporting to management
Reorganizing cost center structure
Optimizing plant layout and reorganizing material supply processes
Developing bonus and flexitime models
Supporting the definition of new group-wide business areas
Developing and implementing a restructuring plan, negotiating with the works council and IG Metall
Developing KPI systems for manufacturing processes
Introducing shop floor management and meeting structures
Sen. OPS-Manager
Transnorm System GmbH
Coaching the new OPS manager
Developing and introducing an operational KPI system, including tracking
Interim management of sub-departments
Optimizing production processes and associated PreFab areas
Preparing, conducting, and following up on process and system audits
Introducing a commissioning process
Outsourcing project orders to external service providers
Preparing reports for Honeywell VP of OPS
Supporting Honeywell's integration team
Supporting and coaching the new OPS manager
Developing KPI systems for production, quality, and logistics
Developing and successfully introducing an order tracking tool
Successfully clearing a backlog of 135 past-due orders since 8/19 within two months
Summary
I am a seasoned interim manager and operations expert with a strong background in project management, process optimization, and organizational restructuring. My experience spans diverse industries including shipbuilding, manufacturing, and engineering, where I have effectively restructured processes, managed change, and delivered significant cost savings and operational improvements.
I bring hands-on expertise in developing planning tools, implementing performance measurement systems, and leading cross-functional teams. With certifications in Lean, Black Belt, and Project Management, I focus on delivering practical solutions that drive sustainable success.
Languages
Education
Commercial and technical training in electrical and mechanical engineering
Certifications & licenses
Master Black Belt
Lean Expert
Black Belt
Project Management
Project Manager
Quality Manager
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