Re-establishing control at a plastics plant
The Situation
A division specialising in plastic injection within a big industrial Tier 1 supplier (17B€ turnover) had recently acquired a smaller company bringing new technology into the group. However, the plant specialising in this technology was not competitive, mostly because of poor management.
The plant needed a new management and structure in place in order to take back control and start improvements.
The plant needed a new management and structure in place in order to take back control and start improvements.
The Solution
The client asked WIL Group to put in place a new Plant Manager.
The Result
Within 7 months the WIL Group Plant Manager:
Rebuilt management authority
Gave confidence to middle management
Ensured that working rules were applied (shift, time, presence etc)
Launched a Lean Manufacturing Improvement program
Drastically reduced the financial loss of the plant
Rebuilt management authority
Gave confidence to middle management
Ensured that working rules were applied (shift, time, presence etc)
Launched a Lean Manufacturing Improvement program
Drastically reduced the financial loss of the plant
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