Chief Executive Officer

259 | Interim CEO | RomaniaClient Description:Our client is a privately owned European SME delivering specialised engineering and industrial project services across international markets. The company has evolved from a niche design and retrofit provider into a full-scope technical solutions partner, combining engineering, fabrication, and on-site execution for complex industrial assets in sectors such as energy, infrastructure, and defense technology.With fewer than 100 employees and a strong track record of organic growth, the business is now entering a critical phase, building its own greenfield production and assembly facility in Romania and transitioning from outsourced fabrication to fully integrated operations. To ensure this transformation is structured, profitable, and sustainable, the shareholders are seeking an experienced Interim Executive with a hands-on approach, practical mindset, and proven ability to deliver results in fast-moving, entrepreneurial environments.Job Challenge:Leading the greenfield setup, commissioning, and operational ramp-up of a new production and assembly facility in RomaniaManaging the transition from external subcontractors to internal manufacturing capability, ensuring efficiency and quality standardsIntroducing robust governance, performance management, and financial control systems appropriate for a growing SMEDriving operational excellence, process discipline, and delivery performance across engineering, fabrication, and retrofit projectsBuilding a capable management layer and instilling accountability, teamwork, and executional focus throughout the organisationSustaining growth while maintaining entrepreneurial agility and close coordination with the shareholder teamManager Skills:Former CEO, COO, or Transformation Director from an SME in engineering, manufacturing, or industrial services (approx. €10–50M turnover)Proven success in greenfield or brownfield projects, including plant commissioning, decommissioning, and operational ramp-upPractical experience leading retrofit or asset upgrade operations with a strong technical understandingSkilled in implementing governance, reporting, and performance systems in lean, fast-growing organisationsHands-on, entrepreneurial mindset with comfort in flat structures and rapid decision-makingInternational outlook; suitable for experienced expats open to being based in Romania during key project phasesRequirement 01: Background in retrofit, overhaul, or EPC-style industrial projectsRequirement 02: Greenfield establishment and operational ramp-up experienceRequirement 03: Romanian language - a great advantage 🇷🇴❗❗❗Do NOT miss the Next Project Opportunity - Subscribe now 👇👉 To receive Notifications about our New Open Projects, feel free to subscribe to our LinkedIn Newsletterhttps://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/new-opened-interim-projects-6891809633951174656/👉 To be informed about Interim Management Insights, you are welcome to follow our Company Page:https://www.linkedin.com/company/ce-interim-group/?viewAsMember=true