I took the decision that I needed to bring from outside the organisation on an interim basis a person with proven track record and skills in logistics management in the automotive environment.

The business was going through a very difficult period with high customer arrears, poor logistical delivery quality and staff turnover.

I needed someone who could come into the business from day one and steady the ship across the two operational sites under my control. Providing true leadership to the existing logistics team and implement robust processes and procedures to ensure the recovery plan was sustainable.

I chose Robert after interviewing several candidates of a very high calibre due to his obvious passion, experience and knowledge which I knew would be not only a good fit in my organisation but deliver the results I needed.

In the period Robert was a senior member of my management team, he bought stability to the logistics team and recruited some excellent talent to strengthen the team.

He managed to quickly repair the customer relationships by making sure his team delivered what was promised.

He also implemented all the sustainable processes and procedures required to ensure we could continue to run our business after he had gone.

Robert left the business after finally helping us locate the right full time replacement.

I would definitely bring Robert back into my business if I required his expertise.

Tobias Engel
General Manager