Gregory Rump - Interim Turnaround Executive in Operations

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Basel, Switzerland

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Experience

Aug 2025 - May 2026

10 months

Heerde, Netherlands

Site Director and Turnaround (Interim)

Dalli – De Klok BV

Site management – 230 employees; 150 M€
Turnaround and transformation of the site
Introduction of Lean principles based on IWS (P&G)
Increase OEE by 20%
Stabilization of delivery performance and elimination of out-of-stock situations, working with customers
Close cooperation with the group to optimize site utilization

Dec 2024 - Jul 2025

8 months

Switzerland

Turnaround and Advisory to the Board (Interim)

Confidential client – SME machinery manufacturing

Manufacturer of special-purpose machinery with 2+ sites (family-owned SME)
Process optimization and simplification, focusing on interfaces between Sales, Development, Order Processing and Production
Cost reduction through process optimization and staff reductions (approx. 5% of total costs, 10% of value added and overhead)
Focus on communication flow, interfaces and implementation of a continuous improvement approach
Advising the Board on succession planning and over-indebtedness – participation in discussions with investors and banks

Jul 2023 - Sep 2024

1 year 3 months

Nidau, Switzerland

Managing Director & Turnaround Project (Interim)

Presspart AG

Led and restructured the company; 100 employees and 25 MCHF
Ensured the company’s survival
Turnaround from losses to a +2MCHF run rate
Broke down silos between departments
Increased the company’s output and capacity (+30%); improved OEE and scrap metrics
Ensured the company’s delivery performance
Introduced a flexibility matrix in Production
Ensured recertifications (ISO13485)
Coached first- and second-level managers to ensure lasting results

Mar 2023 - Jul 2023

5 months

Embrach, Switzerland

End-to-End Supply Chain Manager / Site Operations Manager (Interim)

Kyburz Switzerland AG

Site management: 160 employees; 60 MCHF
Restructured Production and Supply Chain: cleared the backlog while ensuring liquidity
Sparring partner to the owners and Managing Directors during the turnaround process
Optimized the Operations organization
Developed cross-functional workflows and processes with the management team and employees (first to third levels)
Ensured recertifications (ISO9001 + ISO14001)
Coached first- and second-level managers

Aug 2022 - Dec 2022

5 months

Hoogstraten, Belgium

Site Director (Interim)

RKW Hyplast NV

Site management – 140 employees, 70M€
Ensured 2022 budget targets were met
Prepared the 2023 budget
Ensured delivery performance for the 2022-2023 peak season
Reduced inventory below budget
Intensive coaching of managers in continuous improvement, Production and Maintenance
Introduced an S&OP process to optimize inventory and on-time delivery

Aug 2021 - Jun 2022

11 months

Großpostwitz, Germany

Managing Director & Turnaround Project (Interim)

Ontex Hygieneartikel GmbH

Site management – 450 employees, 80 M€
Turnaround and transformation project
Improved OEE (+10%) and reduced scrap (-15%)
Site management during Covid19 – business continuity and achievement of transformation goals
Introduced preventive maintenance routines and programs
Focus on workplace safety – achieved 0 accidents

Jan 2020 - Jul 2021

1 year 7 months

Turnov, Czech Republic

Managing Director & Turnaround Project (Interim)

Ontex Czech s.r.o.

Site management, 850 employees, 200 M€
Increased output (+12%) and reduced scrap (-25%)
Reduced maintenance costs (-20%)
Reduced overall manufacturing costs (-5%)
Stabilized site delivery reliability despite a shortage of skilled workers
Site management during Covid19 lockdowns – developed the safety plan, led the company, and ensured supply chains and production despite closed borders

Apr 2019 - Dec 2019

9 months

Ortona, Italy

Site Director (Interim)

Ontex Manufacturing Italy Srl

Site management, 170 employees, 90 M€
Prepared the group transformation project
Shifted the mindset at all levels
«Silver Award» for no workplace accidents
Increased output: +12% and reduced scrap: -24%
Reduced maintenance costs: -15%

Apr 2017 - Apr 2018

1 year 1 month

Strasbourg, France

Operations Director and Improvement Project (Interim)

FranceHopital sas

Insourcing project for production and quality control
Increased productivity: +25%
Reduced manufacturing costs by approx. 20% - In-Sourcing project
Reduced inventory by approx. 20%
Formalized Operations procedures/processes in the quality manual to ensure certification

May 2016 - Oct 2017

1 year 6 months

Spišská Nová Ves, Slovakia

Managing Director (Interim)

Sitem Slovakia spol sro

Led the site – 80 employees; 15 M€
P&L responsibility for the site
Developed KPIs for the Board of Directors with a focus on key profit metrics
Reduced production costs by approx. 20%
Sustained increases in EBIT (+55%) and revenue (+24%)
Identified and eliminated unethical conduct

Jan 2012 - Present

14 years 11 months

Basel, Switzerland

Interim Manager

SV&A Engineering GmbH

Delivery of interim management assignments:
Detailed key projects – see below
Transformation project for a special-purpose machinery manufacturer with the goal of selling the company
Task force project for an Automotive Tier 1
Delivery of short-term consulting projects:
Localization projects focused on Asia, Latin America and Eastern Europe
Process optimization in procurement, supply chain and operations
Coaching and training of staff
Focus on mid-sized companies
Delivery of “check-up” audits of procurement, supply chain and operations. Focus on SMEs in Europe

Jan 2012 - Jul 2015

3 years 7 months

Vicenza, Italy

Corporate Supply-Chain Director (Interim)

Askoll Holding Srl

11 sites in Italy, Slovakia, Romania, China, Mexico and Brazil – 2500 employees, 300 M€ - 30 direct reports
Leading value analysis projects - value stream analyses
Building Supply-Chain departments for the Electronics and EVA (Electric Mobility) divisions
Currency footprint at 95% between procurement and sales
Standardizing processes worldwide and successfully integrating the different areas after acquisition
“Castell'Alfero” project - realigning the industrial footprint and closing the Castel'Alfero plant
Localization projects in China, Mexico and Brazil and making the plants in these countries independent, with extended periods on site
Advisor and sparring partner to the President and CEO

Jan 2005 - Jul 2011

6 years 7 months

Liestal, Switzerland

COO / Technical Operations Director

Rosenmund VTA AG (DDPS Group)

Apr 2004 - Dec 2004

9 months

Düsseldorf, Germany

Strategic Projects

Novar Central Europe

Mar 2002 - Oct 2008

6 years 8 months

Anglet, France

Founder and Managing Director

Les Crus du Roy Sarl

Jul 2000 - Mar 2002

1 year 9 months

Grenoble, France

Head of Purchasing Southern Europe

Applied Materials France Sarl

Jan 1999 - Jul 2000

1 year 7 months

Airasca, Italy

Car Wheel Division Purchasing Manager

SKF Industrie SpA

Jan 1997 - Dec 1998

2 years

Milano, Italy

Head of Purchasing Corbetta Factory

Magneti Marelli SpA

Jan 1996 - Dec 1996

1 year

Mumbai, India

Project Manager – Local Manufacturing India

Magneti Marelli SpA

Apr 1995 - Dec 1995

9 months

Milano, Italy

Sourcing Manager Central Europe

Magneti Marelli SpA

Industry experience

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Experienced in Manufacturing, Automotive, Food and Beverage, and Healthcare.

Manufacturing

Automotive

Food and Beverage

Healthcare

Business area experience

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Experienced in Operations, Supply Chain Management, Strategy, Procurement, Project Management, and Production.

Operations

Supply Chain Management

Strategy

Procurement

Project Management

Production

Summary

Internationally experienced leader with experience in restructuring, turnaround and transformation projects. Focus on Operations and strategic Supply Chain, with P&L responsibility. 30 years of experience leading international and multicultural teams.

Skills

Turnaround Management
Operations Management
International Experience

Languages

German

Native

French

Native

English

Advanced

Italian

Advanced

Spanish

Intermediate

...and 1 more

Education

Oct 1992 - Aug 1994

Clemson University

Master of Business Administration · Business Administration · United States

Oct 1988 - Jul 1992

Heriot-Watt University

Bachelor of Engineering with Honours in Electrical and Electronic Engineering · Electrical and Electronic Engineering · Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 20

Experience in Manufacturing 29 y

Avg length 2 y 4 m

Longest experience 14 y 10 m

Global experience

Countries worked in 9 (Switzerland, Italy, France, Germany, Netherlands, +4)

Primary country Switzerland

Expertise

Recent roles Site Director and Turnaround (Interim), Turnaround and Advisory to the Board (Interim), Managing Director & Turnaround Project (Interim)

Main industries Manufacturing, Automotive, Food and Beverage

Main business areas Operations, Supply Chain Management, Strategy

Qualifications

Highest degree Master

Member since

July 2026

Last update

November 2026

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Gregory is based in Basel, Switzerland and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

Gregory speaks the following languages: German (Native), French (Native), English (Advanced), Italian (Advanced), Spanish (Intermediate), Russian (Elementary).

Gregory has at least 31 years of experience. During this time, Gregory has worked in at least 17 different roles and for 18 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 7 months. Note that Gregory may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Based on recent experience, Gregory would be well-suited for roles such as: Site Director and Turnaround (Interim), Turnaround and Advisory to the Board (Interim), Managing Director & Turnaround Project (Interim).

Gregory's most recent position is Site Director and Turnaround (Interim) at Dalli – De Klok BV.

In recent years, Gregory has worked for Dalli – De Klok BV, Confidential client – SME machinery manufacturing, Presspart AG, Kyburz Switzerland AG, and RKW Hyplast NV.

Gregory is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing, Automotive, and Food and Beverage. Gregory also has some experience in Healthcare.

Gregory is most experienced in business areas like Operations, Supply Chain Management, and Strategy. Gregory also has some experience in Procurement, Project Management, and Production.

Gregory has recently worked in industries like Manufacturing and Automotive.

Gregory has recently worked in business areas like Operations, Project Management, and Supply Chain Management.

Gregory holds a Master in Business Administration from Clemson University and a Bachelor in Electrical and Electronic Engineering from Heriot-Watt University.

Gregory is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

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