Lucie Pasquay - Interim Operations Manager & Expert for Profitable Manufacturing Companies

Q: Where is Lucie based?

Lucie is based in Karlsruhe, Germany and can operate in on-site , hybrid , and remote work models.

Q: What languages does Lucie speak?

Lucie speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), French (Elementary) .

Q: How many years of experience does Lucie have?

Lucie has at least 31 years of experience. During this time, Lucie has worked in at least 8 different roles and for 8 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 4 years and 11 months . Note that Lucie may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Lucie's latest experience?

Lucie's most recent position is Operational Excellence & Change at Sauber - Audi Motorsport, Formula 1 .

Q: What companies has Lucie worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Lucie has worked for Sauber - Audi Motorsport, Formula 1 , KORN Consult , geobra - Playmobil , GUIDANO GmbH , and Grofa Action Sports .

Q: Which industries is Lucie most experienced in?

Lucie is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing , Automotive , and Professional Services . Lucie also has some experience in Retail and Sport .

Q: Which business areas is Lucie most experienced in?

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

Q: Which industries has Lucie worked in recently?

Lucie has recently worked in industries like Professional Services , Retail , and Manufacturing .

Q: Which business areas has Lucie worked in recently?

Lucie has recently worked in business areas like Operations , Supply Chain Management , and Procurement .

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Karlsruhe, Germany

Experience

Jul 2024 - Nov 2025

1 year 5 months

Hinwil, Switzerland

Hybrid

Operational Excellence & Change

Sauber - Audi Motorsport, Formula 1

Description | Results:

Introduced Operational Excellence in operations (production, production engineering, purchasing, warehousing, quality, facility management)
Projects & business processes (MoB, livery, etc.)

Jan 2023 - Oct 2023

10 months

Hybrid

Senior Consultant & Cooperation Partner

KORN Consult

Description | Results:

Process optimizations including implementation in operations and SCM
Reorganizations, project management

Jun 2022 - Oct 2022

5 months

Dietenhofen, Germany

On-site

Interim Transition & Production Management

geobra - Playmobil

Description | Results:

Transparency & communication, defined standards (e.g., job descriptions), KPIs
Process optimization in demand planning (scheduling)
Achieved cost reductions: interrupted continuous operations, reduced temporary workers between plants
Optimized shift and working time models, employee pool, lifetime working time accounts

Aug 2021 - Jul 2025

4 years

Karlsruhe, Germany

Hybrid

Managing Director, CEO, Co-Founder

GUIDANO GmbH

Start-up in the bike industry

Dec 2019 - Oct 2021

1 year 11 months

Bad Camberg, Germany

Hybrid

Interim Managing Director, COO

Grofa Action Sports

Description | Results:

Commercial P&L responsibility
Operational leadership of operations (logistics, IT, purchasing, HR, business development, and service)
Reorganizations: logistics and IT

Aug 2019 - Present

6 years 8 months

Interim Manager, Founder & Owner

PASQUAY Consulting

Interim Management

Extensive expertise as COO, Production Manager, Head of Supply Chain
Mitigating capacity bottlenecks in leadership roles
Steady hand in crisis situations

Process Optimization & Operational Excellence

Introduction and implementation of Lean Management
Optimization of production processes and production-related administrative workflows
Reduction of lead times, elimination of unnecessary process steps

Organizational Development

Change management in operations areas
Establishing high-performing teams & departments around production
Crisis management in production and related areas

Jan 2011 - Aug 2019

8 years 8 months

On-site

Managing Director | Plant Manager | Program Manager Lean & Supply Chain

Freudenberg Group | VR Equitypartner

Operations & SCM| Change Management | Lean Production & Administration Freudenberg Group | VR Equitypartner

Jan 1995 - Dec 2011

17 years

On-site

From Trainee to Head of Supply Chain Management in Industrial Logistics & Production

L’Orange | MBTech | ITT Industries | Siemens

Supply Chain Management | Lean Six Sigma Production & Administration

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Manufacturing, Automotive, Professional Services, Retail, and Sport.

Manufacturing

Automotive

Professional Services

Retail

Sport

Business Area Experience

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

Operations

Supply Chain Management

Production

Project Management

Procurement

Logistics

Summary

As an interim Operations Manager and expert in profitable manufacturing companies, I bring productions back into their rhythm. With 30 years of experience including roles such as COO, head of production, and head of supply chain, I optimize processes, stabilize supply chains, and establish effective organizations. My strong expertise in Lean Management and Operational Excellence ensures that improvements stick – for faster, better, and more profitable value creation.

Areas of expertise:

Process Optimization in operations (production, supply chain)
Operational Excellence
Lean Management for production & administration
Project Management
Organizational Development – crisis management, change

Industry experience:

Manufacturing industry
FMCG
Automotive
B2B
Motorsport, Formula 1

Skills

Interim Management: Extensive Experience As Coo, Production Manager, And Head Of Supply Chain; Smoothing Out Capacity Bottlenecks In Leadership Roles; A Calm Hand In Crisis Situations
Process Optimization & Operational Excellence: Implementing And Rolling Out Lean Management; Optimizing Production, Production-related, And Administrative Processes; Reducing Lead Times And Eliminating Unnecessary Steps
Organizational Development: Change Management In Operations Areas; Establishing Efficient Teams And Departments Around Production; Crisis Management In Production Settings And All Related Areas

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

French

Elementary

Education

Nov 1987 - Nov 1994

Otto-Friedrich University of Bamberg

Diploma in Business Administration (Dipl. Kffr./Univ.) · Business Administration: 'Logistics and Logistic Informatics', 'European Management' & 'International Economic Relations' · Bamberg, Germany

Certifications & licenses

Lean Six Sigma Champion

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 8

Experience in Manufacturing 28.5 y

Avg length 5 y

Longest experience 16 y 11 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 2 (Germany, Switzerland)

Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles Operational Excellence & Change, Senior Consultant & Cooperation Partner, Interim Transition & Production Management

Main industries Manufacturing, Automotive, Professional Services

Main business areas Operations, Supply Chain Management, Production

Qualifications

Highest degree Doctorate

Certifications earned 2

Profile

Created

January 2026

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Where is Lucie based?

Lucie is based in Karlsruhe, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

What languages does Lucie speak?

Lucie speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), French (Elementary).

How many years of experience does Lucie have?

Lucie has at least 31 years of experience. During this time, Lucie has worked in at least 8 different roles and for 8 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 4 years and 11 months. Note that Lucie may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Lucie be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Lucie would be well-suited for roles such as: Operational Excellence & Change, Senior Consultant & Cooperation Partner, Interim Transition & Production Management.

What is Lucie's latest experience?

Lucie's most recent position is Operational Excellence & Change at Sauber - Audi Motorsport, Formula 1.

What companies has Lucie worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Lucie has worked for Sauber - Audi Motorsport, Formula 1, KORN Consult, geobra - Playmobil, GUIDANO GmbH, and Grofa Action Sports.

Which industries is Lucie most experienced in?

Lucie is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing, Automotive, and Professional Services. Lucie also has some experience in Retail and Sport.

Which business areas is Lucie most experienced in?

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

Which industries has Lucie worked in recently?

Lucie has recently worked in industries like Professional Services, Retail, and Manufacturing.

Which business areas has Lucie worked in recently?

Lucie has recently worked in business areas like Operations, Supply Chain Management, and Procurement.

What is Lucie's education?

Lucie holds a Doctorate in Business Administration: 'Logistics and Logistic Informatics', 'European Management' & 'International Economic Relations' from Otto-Friedrich University of Bamberg.

Does Lucie have any certificates?

Lucie has 2 certificates. These include: Lean Six Sigma Champion and Lean Six Sigma Black Belt.

What is the availability of Lucie?

Lucie is immediately available part-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Lucie?

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