CASE STUDY
Overview of a Transition Management mission led by one of our Interim Managers:
Position: Interim Manager – Quality Director – Food Industry Sector
Context and Mission: IFS v8 certification preparation and internal skills development
Objective: Ensure regulatory compliance and strengthen in-house capabilities ahead of a major IFS Food version 8 renewal audit, at a key production site located in Normandy.
Challenges & Actions:
- Stepped in to support the site’s Quality Department in preparing for the IFS Food version 8 recertification audit
- Implemented a robust compliance plan: documentation updates, critical process reviews, and facilitation of control checkpoints
- Supervised daily quality routines on the production floor and reinforced operational standards among production teams
- Led a team of 4, with a focus on mentoring the Quality Manager in both technical and managerial skill development
- Raised awareness of quality culture across departments and structured routines to sustain best practices
- Developed structured quality reporting for site management and external audit stakeholders
Results:
- Comprehensive and well-organized audit preparation with improved control over critical areas
- Strengthened internal competencies and better distribution of responsibilities within the quality team
- Successfully engaged production teams around a shared goal: compliance and continuous improvement
- Consolidated site-wide quality practices with a replicable and sustainable methodology
Profile of our MANAGERIM Interim Manager:
- Proven experience in leading quality functions within certified food production environments
- In-depth operational knowledge of IFS Food requirements, especially the recently released version 8
- Strong ability to coach and develop small teams under time constraints
- Methodical, communicative, and highly effective in knowledge transfer
- Strong on-the-ground presence with the ability to establish durable routines and collaborate effectively with production teams and external auditors
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