Generational Handover in a Manufacturing Company

A manufacturing company was preparing a generational change of management. The successor generation had commercial experience but only limited practice in running a production plant. The goal was a smooth handover of responsibilities without disrupting operations.

The successors' limited experience in production, planning, cost control, quality and logistics could jeopardise operational stability and performance during the handover period.

Interim Plant Manager responsible for running the production plant, delivering the generational change project and supporting the successors through mentoring and coaching.

• Plant management methodology and organisational review
• Standardisation of production documentation and procedures
• Involving successors through guided shadowing
• Regular consultations with process leaders
• Training programmes for employee groups
• Review interviews, goal setting and delegation
• A unified system of meetings and task management