Philip Scott - Interim Management - OPEX, BPM, LEAN CI, Quality

Q: Where is Philip based?

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

Q: What languages does Philip speak?

Philip speaks the following languages: English (Native), German (Advanced), Dutch (Advanced), French (Intermediate) .

Q: How many years of experience does Philip have?

Philip has at least 41 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.

Q: What is Philip's latest experience?

Philip's most recent position is Interim Management - OPEX, BPM, LEAN CI, Quality at SCOTTSPOT .

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

In recent years, Philip has worked for SCOTTSPOT , Kiekert AG , and Panasonic Industrial Devices Europe GmbH .

Q: Which industries is Philip most experienced in?

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 .

Q: Which business areas is Philip most experienced in?

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 .

Q: Which industries has Philip worked in recently?

Philip has recently worked in industries like Automotive , Manufacturing , and Professional Services .

Q: Which business areas has Philip worked in recently?

Philip has recently worked in business areas like Operations , Quality Assurance , and Supply Chain Management .

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Nordhofen, Germany

Experience

Mar 2024 - Present

2 years 1 month

Interim Management - OPEX, BPM, LEAN CI, Quality

SCOTTSPOT

Jul 2021 - Jul 2023

2 years 1 month

Heiligenhaus, Germany

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

Jan 2021 - Feb 2024

3 years 2 months

CQO (Chief Quality Officer)

Panasonic Industrial Devices Europe GmbH

Restructured organization, systems and processes to elevate supplier and customer management

Jan 2020 - Feb 2024

4 years 2 months

Heiligenhaus, Germany

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

Jan 2020 - Jul 2021

1 year 7 months

Heiligenhaus, Germany

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

Apr 2017 - Jan 2020

2 years 10 months

Düsseldorf, Germany

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

Sep 2011 - Apr 2017

5 years 8 months

Lyon, France

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

Sep 2008 - Sep 2011

3 years 1 month

Solingen, Germany

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

Jul 2005 - Sep 2008

3 years 3 months

Ostfildern, Germany

On-site

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

Jan 2003 - Jun 2005

2 years 6 months

Livonia, United States

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

Oct 1998 - Dec 2003

5 years 3 months

Koblenz, Germany

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

Jan 1994 - Dec 1998

5 years

Rotterdam, Netherlands

Quality Management Specialist

Lloyd's Register

Provided management consultancy, auditing and industrial services quality expertise

Jan 1991 - Dec 1993

3 years

Netherlands

Quality Manager

MCC

Controlled quality in plastics and metal conveyor systems for bottling industry

Jan 1989 - Dec 1990

2 years

United Kingdom

Quality Manager

Binney & Smith

Managed product and supplier quality in plastics and creative products toy industry

Jan 1988 - Dec 1989

2 years

United Kingdom

Training and Methods Engineer

Anson Plastics

Conducted production methods and statistical training

Jan 1985 - Dec 1987

3 years

Noordwijk, Netherlands

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.

Automotive

Manufacturing

Professional Services

Food and Beverage

Space Exploration

Arts and Crafts

Business Area Experience

See which departments and functions this freelancer has contributed to most.

Experienced in Quality Assurance, Operations, Supply Chain Management, Project Management, Product Development, and Production.

Quality Assurance

Operations

Supply Chain Management

Project Management

Product Development

Production

Summary

Experienced international manager working with leadership teams to improve operational performance and gain a competitive edge.... ..... by identifying performance and process gaps and then pragmatically tackling 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 can't measure it, you can't improve it..." An experienced leader who trains teams internationally to be effective problem solvers in manufacturing. Driver of taskforce approaches for issues, crises and (de-)escalations. Creator of LEAN systems and organizations for continuous improvement based on transparent awareness of cost drivers and a process to systematically identify and eliminate root causes. Expert in methodology and tools (8D, A3, DMAIC).

#2: BUSINESS PROCESS CHAMPION "...Process is priority..." Driving business process restructuring to optimize headcount, create synergies and eliminate waste. Facilitating workshops for the key value streams to align and engage companies globally in 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 critical strategic planning and execution processes at the leadership level. Implementing strategic scorecards and business objectives and key result areas across all departments and sites. Developing KPIs and reporting systems. Working closely with colleagues on IT-supported projects with the best return on investment (ROI) and at 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

English

Native

German

Advanced

Dutch

Advanced

French

Intermediate

Education

Oct 1992 - Jun 1995

Henley Management College

MBA (non-grad) · Greenlands, United Kingdom

Oct 1981 - Jun 1984

Salford University

BSc · Aeronautical Engineering · United Kingdom

Certifications & licenses

Board Advisor Course Connectd (Cdp # 48492)

Six Sigma Black Belt Training

QM system audit according to ISO/TS 16949

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 16

Experience in Automotive 22 y

Avg length 3 y 1 m

Longest experience 5 y 7 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 5 (Germany, Netherlands, United Kingdom, France, United States)

Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles Interim Management - OPEX, BPM, LEAN CI, Quality, EVP Operations, ME, Logistics and Quality, CQO (Chief Quality Officer)

Main industries Automotive, Manufacturing, Professional Services

Main business areas Quality Assurance, Operations, Supply Chain Management

Qualifications

Highest degree Master

Certifications earned 3

Profile

Created

January 2024

Last Update

May 2025

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Philip based?

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

What languages does Philip speak?

Philip speaks the following languages: English (Native), German (Advanced), Dutch (Advanced), French (Intermediate).

How many years of experience does Philip have?

Philip has at least 41 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.

What roles would Philip be best suited for?

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).

What is Philip's latest experience?

Philip's most recent position is Interim Management - OPEX, BPM, LEAN CI, Quality at SCOTTSPOT.

What companies has Philip worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Philip has worked for SCOTTSPOT, Kiekert AG, and Panasonic Industrial Devices Europe GmbH.

Which industries is Philip most experienced in?

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.

Which business areas is Philip most experienced in?

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.

Which industries has Philip worked in recently?

Philip has recently worked in industries like Automotive, Manufacturing, and Professional Services.

Which business areas has Philip worked in recently?

Philip has recently worked in business areas like Operations, Quality Assurance, and Supply Chain Management.

What is Philip's education?

Philip holds a Master from Henley Management College and a Bachelor in Aeronautical Engineering from Salford University.

Does Philip have any certificates?

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.

What is the availability of Philip?

Philip will be available full-time from July 2026.

What is the rate of Philip?

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