My client:
Mid-sized plastics processor (injection moulding)
My Part:
Consulting (with authority to act as a director); increased efficiency in production, generational transition
Industry:
Plastics processing – automotive, white goods
Turnover:
€ 13 million
Employees:
110
Situation:
Generational transition
Inefficiency
Own area of responsibility: (Turnover / Human Resources)
- Production
Task:
- Increased efficiency – increased profitability
- Supervision of generational transition
- Guaranteed customer supply and compliance with ISO 16949 regulations
Measures:
- Production monitoring
- Reduction of external consulting services
- Regular employee coaching
- Development of a targeted reporting system
Successes:
- 20 % scrap rate reduction
- Insourcing projects increase the margin by 10 %
- First point of contact for employees and the Works Council – hence emotional calm in the company
Special challenge:
- One owner’s resistance to consulting led to setbacks time and time again
- Serious illnesses of the two owners
- Interplay between the Management, Works Council and employees was critical
- Therefore, I planned the cancellation of the project and exit
