Philip Scott-Interim Management - OPEX, BPM, LEAN CI, Quality
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Interim Management - OPEX, BPM, LEAN CI, Quality
SCOTTSPOT
EVP Operations, ME, Logistics and Quality
Kiekert AG
- Improved global operational efficiency across quality, logistics, manufacturing engineering and plant operations
- Delivered >€2.5 M savings from 400 lean projects in two years
- Introduced new Lean production excellence assessment and IT-based idea management process
- Maintained stable logistics performance (DOH) and optimized SIOP inventory, improving cash flow by €1–2 M per month
- Established customer-centric taskforce management and achieved multiple de-escalations
- Achieved 98% plant availability and reduced unproductive hours
- Cut annual CAPEX for production and maintenance by 30%
- Contributed to doubling EBT from 2021 to 2022
CQO (Chief Quality Officer)
Panasonic Industrial Devices Europe GmbH
- Restructured organization, systems and processes to elevate supplier and customer management
EVP Business Excellence and Sustainability
Kiekert AG
- Developed global business excellence approach based on process change management
- Drove enterprise-wide ESG sustainability initiative
- Co-developed process improvement plan with CIO, launching 15+ IT-enabled programmes with 40 project leads
- Led global rollout of annual objective plan (OKR)
- Designed 3-year sustainability model roadmap covering Scope 1, 2, 3, ISO14001, ISO45001, ISO50001 for six production sites and central functions
Global Quality Director
Kiekert AG
- Ensured global effectiveness of quality organization across product life cycle
- Managed IATF, ISO14001, ISO45001 and ISO50001 certifications
- Led warranty, escalation and taskforce management
- Standardized global laboratories
- Maintained operational stability during Covid-19 and revenue decline
- Developed process for supplier relocations (e.g., 65 tools moved between suppliers)
- Executed turnaround management reducing headcount by 20% and sustaining customer satisfaction
- Created 5-year roadmaps for supplier, customer, warranty, technical quality and management systems
Global Quality Director Steering
ZF Active Safety
- Built integrated quality organization across supplier, customer, operational and programme processes within ZF
- Maintained IATF 16949 certification
- Redesigned warranty and escalation management processes
- Introduced continuous improvement project management
- Led successful de-escalations with VW Group and Ford via local taskforces
- Enhanced supplier escalation management and integrated development into operations
- Deployed cross-functional lessons learned and Critical to Quality processes for key product development programmes
- Improved traceability and cleanliness across ~40 active safety sites
Global Quality Director
Plastic Omnium Exterior Division
- Established global quality organization for JIS exterior products across 55 production locations
- Improved OEM product quality and integrated M&A units
- Managed engineering launch, supplier, customer and operations quality, and system enhancements
- Achieved world-class CPPM and preferred supplier status for major OEMs (e.g., JLR, VW, BMW)
- Introduced advanced problem solving with Six Sigma tools and Black Belts
- Reduced CNQ annually via process optimization
- Developed global customer quality management integrating 50 APQP engineers and standard reporting
- Implemented global training concept (115 modules) via train-the-trainer
- Maintained ISO/TS16949, ISO14001, ISO18001 compliance
Group VP Quality & Lean
JCI / C.Rob. Hammerstein GmbH
- Redefined quality, environmental and lean strategy and reorganized quality structure across six sites
- Achieved #1 Mercedes-Benz Car Group supplier ranking for two consecutive quarters in 2009
- Halved customer complaints from 2008 to 2009
- Introduced supplier quality management strategy and internet-based PPAP workflow management
- Implemented enhanced product development gateway review for new products
- Developed and executed lean production roadmap with 200+ projects across six sites in two years
Quality Director International
BOS GmbH & Co. KG
- Redefined global quality strategy and reorganized 12 production sites and three development centres
- Improved customer and supplier quality by 50% in two years
- Integrated suppliers early and applied APQP and PPAP methods
- Built supplier quality organization with decentralized PPAP management
- Introduced zero-defect methods and lean production system culture
Program Director
TRW Automotive
- Led global programme for Japanese customer, launching basic brake system for Toyota across five continents
- Established European programme management organization with 25 NPI project managers
- Introduced competency-sharing teams, process standardization and robust technical processes (PMI)
- Managed risk for major customer new product introductions
Quality Systems Director
TRW Automotive
- Managed global quality systems and achieved ISO/TS16949 certification
- Developed process management system across safety, braking and steering product lines
Quality Management Specialist
Lloyd's Register
- Provided management consultancy, auditing and industrial services quality expertise
Quality Manager
MCC
- Controlled quality in plastics and metal conveyor systems for bottling industry
Quality Manager
Binney & Smith
- Managed product and supplier quality in plastics and creative products toy industry
Training and Methods Engineer
Anson Plastics
- Conducted production methods and statistical training
Graduate Trainee
European Space Agency, ESTEC
- Performed technical product assurance and space materials research
- Conducted satellite microwave testing
Industry experience
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Experienced in Automotive, Manufacturing, Professional Services, Food and Beverage, Space Exploration, and Arts and Crafts.
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Experienced in Quality Assurance, Operations, Supply Chain Management, Project Management, Product Development, and Production.
Summary
Experienced international manager collaborating with leadership teams to improve operational performance and achieve a competitive advantage... by identifying performance and process gaps and then pragmatically addressing them through people, organizational and systemic changes. I have over 25 years of experience in management, quality, product and project management, and operational excellence.
#1: PROBLEM SOLVER "...If you don't measure it, you can't improve it..." An experienced leader who trains staff at an international level to become effective problem solvers in manufacturing. Driver of taskforce approaches for problems, crises and (de-)escalations. Creator of LEAN systems and organizations for continuous improvement based on transparent awareness of cost drivers and a process for systemic root cause identification and elimination. Expert in methodology and tools (8D, A3, DMAIC).
#2: BUSINESS PROCESS CHAMPION "...Process is priority..." Driving the restructuring of business processes to optimize headcount, create synergies and eliminate waste. Facilitating workshops for key value streams to align and engage companies worldwide on operations. Advocate of effective process-based management systems (IATF16949 and ISO). Inspiring employees to boost engagement and ownership in the change process. Program and launch manager (PMO).
#3: STRATEGIST "...everyone knows their contribution..." Enabling essential strategic planning and implementation processes at executive level. Implementing strategic scorecards, business objectives and key result areas across all departments and sites. Developing KPIs and reporting systems. Closely collaborating with colleagues on IT-backed projects with the best return on investment (ROI) and affordable costs for the company. Also served as a board member (Korea and South Africa) for budgeting and performance reviews.
Skills
- Desktop Software: Ms-365 Tool Suite
- Minitab
- Dashboard Development (Power Bi, Atlassian, Jira, Confluence)
- Knowledge Management Forums
- Pdm Systems
- Document Management Applications
- Sap Applications (Qm, Pp, Opra, Success Factors)
- Web Meeting Tools
- Web Application Development
- Power Bi.
Languages
Education
Henley Management College
MBA (non-grad) · Greenlands, United Kingdom
Salford University
BSc · Aeronautical Engineering · United Kingdom
Certifications & licenses
Board Advisor Course Connectd (Cdp # 48492)
QM system audit according to ISO/TS 16949
Statistics
Experience
Global experience
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Philip is based in Nordhofen, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.
Philip speaks the following languages: English (Native), German (Advanced), Dutch (Advanced), French (Intermediate).
Philip has at least 42 years of experience. During this time, Philip has worked in at least 14 different roles and for 13 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 7 months. Note that Philip may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.
Based on recent experience, Philip would be well-suited for roles such as: Interim Management - OPEX, BPM, LEAN CI, Quality, EVP Operations, ME, Logistics and Quality, CQO (Chief Quality Officer).
Philip's most recent position is Interim Management - OPEX, BPM, LEAN CI, Quality at SCOTTSPOT.
In recent years, Philip has worked for SCOTTSPOT, Kiekert AG, and Panasonic Industrial Devices Europe GmbH.
Philip is most experienced in industries like Automotive, Manufacturing, and Professional Services. Philip also has some experience in Food and Beverage, Space Exploration, and Arts and Crafts.
Philip is most experienced in business areas like Quality Assurance, Operations, and Supply Chain Management. Philip also has some experience in Project Management, Product Development, and Production.
Philip has recently worked in industries like Automotive, Manufacturing, and Professional Services.
Philip has recently worked in business areas like Operations, Quality Assurance, and Project Management.
Philip holds a Master from Henley Management College and a Bachelor in Aeronautical Engineering from Salford University.
Philip has 3 certificates. These include: Board Advisor Course Connectd (Cdp # 48492), Six Sigma Black Belt Training, and QM system audit according to ISO/TS 16949.
Philip is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.
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