Interim Management
Leadership that connects – Collaboration that works
Modern leadership means involving people, delegating responsibility, and creating a culture where teams perform together. Leadership means collaboration – between shareholders, executives, and employees. With clarity, appreciation, and good judgment.
This is where many medium-sized companies struggle, as they are preoccupied with entirely different problems. Misalignments, delayed modernization or digitalization, and the challenges of the energy transition tie up time and resources. Common problems include: manufacturing facing supply bottlenecks, production control not functioning as desired, logistics failing to deliver on time, rising inventories, and inter-departmental coordination characterized by silo mentality and conflicts.
This is precisely where I come in. With my experience as an interim manager, I support companies in stabilizing structures, modernizing processes, and guiding people through change. My goal is to uncover potential, foster motivation, and firmly establish sustainable changes.
Collaboration at all levels
With Management and Stakeholders
I am a reliable partner for shareholders and management. Transparency, clear communication, and shared objectives are paramount.
With all management levels
I work closely with executives and promote dialogue. The goal is to break down silo mentality and strengthen cross-departmental collaboration.
With Employees – Shop Floor
I speak the language of the shop floor. I actively involve employees, delegate responsibility, and assign clear tasks. This fosters acceptance and willingness to perform.
"I turn a chaotic group into a school of fish, collectively heading for success."
Matthias Koppe, Interim Executive
"I turn a chaotic group into a school of fish, collectively heading for success."
Matthias Koppe, Interim Executive
My Approach
Methods:
- Lean Methods: 5S, Kanban, Value Stream Analysis
- Digitalization: ERP, PPS, Industry 4.0
- Process Optimization and Interface Management
- Change Management and Cultural Transformation
Competencies – Where I Can Assist You
Manufacturing & Logistics
Optimize
- Strategic Restructuring
- Stabilize production processes and shorten lead times
- Ensure delivery capability and optimize inventories
- Improve production control and PPS systems
- Reduce scrap and increase quality
Process Digitalization &
Modernization
- Digitalization of core processes (ERP, PPS, Industry 4.0)
- Introduction of Lean Methods (5S, Kanban, Value Stream Analysis)
- Improve interface management and cross-departmental collaboration
- Standardize processes and create transparency
Leadership & Change
Shape
- Change management, cultural transformation towards modern, participatory leadership
- Implement restructurings and establish new management levels
- Involve, motivate, and develop employees
- Interim leadership of management, manufacturing, logistics, or engineering
"Progress requires scope for action – I create this by changing structures and involving people."
Matthias Koppe, Interim Executive
"Progress requires scope for action – I create this by changing structures and involving people."
Matthias Koppe, Interim Executive
Clients & industries
My clients include medium-sized industrial companies and corporations with complex manufacturing and logistics structures – both nationally and internationally. Typically, these are companies ranging from 100 to several hundred employees that are undergoing periods of change – for example, restructurings, modernization steps, or digitalization initiatives. I am at home in the mechanical engineering, automotive, aviation, wind power, EMS/electronics manufacturing, and special machine construction sectors.
Typical clients include:
- Family businesses undergoing generational change
- Medium-sized companies with acute manufacturing or logistics problems
- Companies in distress or with delayed modernization
- Subsidiaries requiring site-specific restructuring
