Key Skills

Job Description

Industrial Operations & Performance Consultant – Commercial Vehicles 📍Netherlands | Project-based consultancy We are an international investment group headquartered in Istanbul, with commercial activities in London and operations in Dubai. We are looking for a hands-on consultant to assess a European manufacturing business in the commercial vehicle sector and help develop a practical recovery and performance improvement plan. The role requires a strong industrial and analytical background, combined with an understanding of customer requirements and commercial priorities. You will work directly with the investor and the company’s teams. The assignment * Assess production flows, capacity, bottlenecks, downtime, lead times and delivery performance. * Analyse inventory, work in progress and material availability, identifying the causes of excess stock and production delays. * Review purchasing, supplier relationships, sourcing arrangements and supply continuity. * Evaluate workforce productivity, staffing needs, skills, supervision and organisational structure. * Review quality, rework, warranty issues, spare parts and after-sales operations. * Assess opportunities for outsourcing, process simplification and better coordination between departments. * Recommend which activities, functions and capabilities should be retained, strengthened, reorganised or consolidated. * Translate findings into a prioritised action plan with estimated costs, benefits, resource requirements and timelines. Your background * Experience in commercial vehicles, trailers, truck bodies, specialist vehicles or closely related manufacturing. * A background in industrial or mechanical engineering, supported by substantial practical experience in manufacturing operations. * Experience in operational assessments, factory performance improvement, production planning and supply chain analysis. * Ability to combine shop-floor observation with data analysis and sound commercial judgement. * Preferably, experience working across different companies or countries. * Professional English; additional European languages would be an advantage. * Availability to travel for factory visits and operational assessments. Independent consultants and former plant or operations managers are welcome. This is an assessment and advisory assignment, with no requirement to take on a subsequent management role. Please send your CV or professional profile by direct message, including your availability and a brief example of a comparable assessment or improvement project you have personally delivered.

Core Responsibilities

Assess manufacturing operations, production performance, inventory, supply continuity, workforce, quality, and after-sales activities at a European commercial vehicle business. Recommend operational changes and deliver a prioritized recovery plan with estimated costs, benefits, resources, and timelines.

Requirements

Candidates should have substantial practical manufacturing experience, ideally in commercial vehicles or a closely related sector, and a background in industrial or mechanical engineering. They should bring experience in operational assessments, factory improvement, production planning, and supply chain analysis, along with professional English and availability to travel.