Gregory Rump - Interim Turnaround and Operations Manager

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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 leadership – 230 employees; €150M
Turnaround and transformation of the site
Introduction of Lean principles based on IWS (P&G)
Increase of OEE by 20%
Stabilization of delivery performance and elimination of out-of-stock situations, working closely with customers
Close collaboration with the group to ensure the site was used to its full capacity

Dec 2024 - Jul 2025

8 months

Switzerland

Turnaround and advisory to the board of directors (interim)

confidential client – SME mechanical engineering

Manufacturer of special-purpose machinery with 2+ sites (family-owned SME)
Process optimization and simplification with focus on interfaces between sales – engineering – order processing/production
Cost reduction through process optimization and staff reduction (approx. 5% on total costs, 10% on added value and structure)
Focus on communication flow, interfaces, and implementation of a continuous improvement approach
Advisory to the board regarding generational change and overindebtedness – participation in discussions with investors and banks

Jul 2023 - Sep 2024

1 year 3 months

Nidau, Switzerland

Managing Director & Turnaround Project (Interim)

Presspart AG

Management and restructuring of the company; 100 employees and CHF 25M
Ensuring the company’s survival
Turnaround from loss zone (from loss to run rate +CHF 2M)
Breaking down silos between departments
Increasing output and company capacity (+30%); improving OEE and scrap metrics
Ensuring the company’s ability to deliver
Introduction of a flexibility matrix in production
Ensuring recertifications (ISO13485)
Coaching of the first and second management levels to ensure sustainability

Mar 2023 - Jul 2023

5 months

Embrach, Switzerland

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

Kyburz Switzerland AG

Operations management 160 employees; CHF 60M
Restructuring of production and supply chain areas: clearing the backlog while securing liquidity
Sparring partner to the owners and managing director in the turnaround process
Optimization of the operations organization
Development of cross-functional workflows / processes with management and employees (levels 1 to 3)
Ensuring recertifications (ISO9001 + ISO14001)
Coaching of the first and second management levels

Aug 2022 - Dec 2022

5 months

Hoogstraten, Belgium

Site Director (Interim)

RKW Hyplast NV

Site leadership – 140 employees, €70M
Ensuring the 2022 budget targets were met
Preparation of the 2023 budget
Ensuring delivery capability for the 2022–2023 high season
Reduction of inventory below budget
Intensive coaching of managers in the areas of continuous improvement, production, and maintenance
Introduction of an S&OP process to optimize inventory and delivery reliability

Aug 2021 - Jun 2022

11 months

Großpostwitz, Germany

Managing Director & Turnaround Project (Interim)

Ontex Hygieneartikel GmbH

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

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, €200M
Increase in output (+12%) and reduction of scrap (-25%)
Reduction of maintenance costs (-20%)
Overall reduction of manufacturing costs (-5%)
Stabilization of the site's delivery reliability despite a shortage of skilled workers
Site management during Covid19 lockdowns – development of the safety concept, leading the company, ensuring 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, €90M
Preparation of the group transformation project
Change in mindset at all levels
"Silver Award" for no workplace accidents
Increase in output: +12% and reduction of scrap: -24%
Reduction of 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
Increase in productivity: +25%
Reduction of manufacturing costs by approx. 20% - insourcing project
Reduction of inventory by approx. 20%
Formalization of the workflows/processes of the operations area 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

Site management – 80 employees; €15M
P&L responsibility for the site
Development of KPIs for the board of directors with a focus on key profit indicators
Reduction of production costs by approx. 20%
Sustainable increase in EBIT (+55%) and revenue (+24%)
Identification and elimination of unethical actions

Jan 2012 - Present

14 years 8 months

Basel, Switzerland

Interim Manager

SV&A Engineering GmbH

Carrying out interim management assignments:
Detailed key projects – see below
Transformation project for special machinery manufacturer with the aim of a company sale
Task force project for Automotive Tier 1
Carrying out short-term consulting projects:
Localization projects with a focus on Asia, Latin America and Eastern Europe
Process improvements in purchasing, supply chain and operations
Coaching and training of employees
Focus on SMEs
Carrying out “check-up” audits of purchasing, 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, €300M - 30 direct reports
Leading value analysis projects - value stream analyses
Building the supply chain departments for the Electronics and EVA (Electric Mobility) divisions
Currency footprint of 95% between purchasing and sales
Standardizing processes worldwide and successfully integrating the different departments after acquisition
Project “Castell'Alfero” - realignment of the industrial footprint and closure of the Castel'Alfero plant
Localization projects in China, Mexico and Brazil and making the plants in these countries independent, with longer periods on site
Advising 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 leadership experience with 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 7 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 of directors (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

Profile

Created

July 2026

Last Update

August 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 of directors (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 mechanical engineering, 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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