Michael V. Pllettenberg

As an interim manager COO, CEO, and VP Operations, I take on overall operational responsibility — when companies require stabilization, transformation, or restructuring.

25+ years of international leadership experience. 20+ mandates in DACH and internationally. Automotive (Tier 1), mechanical engineering, medical technology, defense, electronics.

My focus areas:

- COO ad interim / VP Operations

- Operations & Production

- Supply Chain Management & S&OP

- Shop Floor Management & Lean Manufacturing

- Paperless Manufacturing & Industry 4.0

- IATF 16949 Certification

- Restructuring & FTE Optimization

- KPI Structures & Cash Flow Optimization

- SAP TRM (World premiere at Kaeser)

Measurable Results:

- Lead time: reduced from 150 to 20 days (-87%)

- Inventory costs: -25 million EUR (Heckler & Koch)

- WIP reduction: -10 million EUR

- FTE optimization: -16% without layoffs

- Production increase: +40%

- Paperless manufacturing implemented in 4 mandates

References: BMW, Volkswagen, Kaeser, Heckler & Koch, Komax, Hilti, Zeiss, Alstom, Volvo, Pfizer, KPMG, PwC