Company description

A globally operating private equity-led corporation with 40+ production plants for the manufacturing of metal packaging

Initial situation at the client

Nach erfolgreicher Ausrichtung des Werks auf kundenzentrierte und wirtschaftlich nachhaltige Ziele sollte der positive Transformationsprozess weitergeführt werden. Hierfür wurde die Übernahme der Werkleitung durch einen internen Kandidaten mit hohem Potenzial besetzt.

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Special challenges

Company description

A globally operating private equity-led corporation with 40+ production plants for the manufacturing of metal packaging

Initial situation at the client

Verbessern der Liquidität eines Produktionswerkes – durch gezielte Umsetzung von Maß-nahmen basierend einer Wertstromanalyse sowie konsequenter Umsetzung von vereinbarten SLAs mit Kunden für einen weltweit führenden Anbieter von Metallverpackungen

Company description

A globally operating private equity-led corporation with 40+ production plants for the manufacturing of metal packaging

Initial situation at the client

Die Unzufriedenheit der Kunden eines Werkes im Konzern resultierte aus mangelnder Zuverlässigkeit in Bezug auf Liefermengen und Lieferpünktlichkeit.
Aufgrund anhaltender Probleme in der Lieferperformance (OTIF) über mehr als ein Jahr hinweg erwog ein bedeutender Kunde die Kündigung des langjährigen Liefervertrags.

Manufacturer of primary packaging for the cosmetics industry, EUR 16M revenue. A subsidiary of HCP Packaging (Shanghai) Co. Ltd. with global locations, approx. USD 300M revenue

Remarks
Member of the extended global leadership circle, reporting to the COO.
Responsible for achieving site objectives (EBIT) as well as for the strategic and operational direction of the company, 160 employees.
Achievements:
 Introduction of standardized key performance indicators (KPIs).
 Improvement of delivery capability from under 40% to 78%
 Relocation of production from China to Bechhofen to supply strategic customers in Europe

Contract manufacturer and manufacturer of private label cosmetics and dental care products. Corporate group with global locations, approx. EUR 180M revenue

Remarks
Responsibility for production at 7 global locations, member of the global leadership team, reporting to the COO.
Co-responsibility for achieving corporate objectives (EBIT), co-responsibility for the strategic and operational direction, 1100 employees.
Achievements:
 Implementation of standardized KPIs in all factories along the value chain
 Established a culture of continuous improvement - Operational Excellence
 Realignment of three factories with production relocations to manage growth

Contract manufacturer and manufacturer of private label cosmetics and dental care products. Part of the Weckerle Group.

Remarks
Responsibility for finance, purchasing, human resources, reporting to the managing partner. General co-responsibility for achieving corporate goals as well as for the strategic and operational direction of the site, revenue €44 million, 200 employees.
Achievements:
 Integration of the plant into the group after acquisition (Carve-out)
 Establishment of administrative functions
 Outsourcing of IT, warehousing and logistics
 EBIT significantly above budget

Pioneer in the production and global distribution of organic cosmetics, turnover approx. EUR 40M

Remarks
Responsible for purchasing, production, warehousing, and distribution, reporting to the managing partner.
General responsibility for achieving corporate objectives, specific responsibility for the strategic and operational direction of the Supply Chain organization, 70 employees.
Achievements:
 Realigning the organization along the value chain
 Personnel reduction by 10%
 Reduction of inventory by 28% within 12 months

American Fortune 500 Corporation, approx. USD 7B revenue. World's largest cosmetics company in direct sales.

Remarks
General responsibility for achieving corporate objectives, specific responsibility for the strategic and operational control of the plant,
€360M revenue, 2,500 employees.
Achievements:
 Development of executive and employee resources (e.g., through the implementation of a Development Center)
 Significant increase in product availability from 94.3% in 2004 to 98.1% in 2005
 Targeted strengthening of process stability and quality

American Fortune 500 Corporation, approx. USD 7B revenue. World's largest cosmetics company in direct sales.

Remarks
Reporting to the Vice President Manufacturing EMEA.
Cross-functional management responsibility for production, quality management and facility management, revenue €77 million, 360 employees.
Achievements:
 Successful restructuring
 Productivity increase of 16% p.a.
 Successful site security

American Fortune 500 Corporation, approx. USD 7B revenue. World's largest cosmetics company in direct sales.

Remarks
Reporting to the Project Director European Supply Chain Transformation, 4 direct reports

American Fortune 500 Corporation, approx. USD 7B revenue. World's largest cosmetics company in direct sales.

Remarks
Reporting to the VP Manufacturing Germany, 180 employees

Sister Company of CASO Consulting GmbH, Hallbergmoos, Germany, Revenue approx. EUR 10M, Development Partner of SAP AG for Consumer Products (Reporting to the CEO)

Remarks
SAP Consultant (Reporting to the CEO)