Interim COO · Temporary Management

I turn
operational chaos
into results.

I step inside manufacturing companies, identify chronic issues, align people and processes, and deliver measurable numbers — from day one.

25+
Companies served
20+
Years on the field
250
People coordinated
Stefano Massenz, Interim COO e Temporary Manager per aziende manifatturiere
THE C.O.O.
BY YOUR SIDE.
C.O.O.
Interim
Incremento OEE di stabilimento — riorganizzazione operations industriali
Stefano Massenz

The C.O.O.
by your side.

"Leadership is the ability to turn ideas into reality."

Chief Operating Officer with a strongly hands-on approach, specialised in restoring control, stability and results in complex business contexts. I work inside organisations alongside owners and management to turn chronic urgencies and operational chaos into clear, governable and sustainable processes.

I deeply believe in people and team strength: lasting results only emerge when teams are put in the right conditions to work well — with method, accountability and clear direction.

OEE +20pp Average plant efficiency increase (60%→80%)
−35% Reduction in unplanned downtime with production continuity
>95% Planning reliability achieved across multiple mandates
−25% Reduction in rework and scrap, impacting quality and costs
Lean ProductionOEE & KPISupply ChainERP / MESPMOGenerational HandoverReorganisationTemporary Management
Where I work

Industries of expertise

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Textile
Manufacturing, looms, yarns — Texcar, Alessanderx
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Automotive
Production and industrial IT — Benacchio
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Agricultural Machinery
From craft to industry — Sfoggia Agriculture
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Plants & Manufacturing
Multi-site project management — Bracchi
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Steel & Retail
25+ companies in Northern Italy with Tecnest
Verified track record

Real results,
concrete numbers.

Every figure refers to a real mandate. Company names are listed where allowed.

60→80%
Plant OEE increased by stabilising processes and reducing operational losses
Alessanderx S.p.A. · Prato
−35%
Reduction in unplanned downtime with improved equipment availability
Alessanderx S.p.A. · Prato
−25%
Reduction in rework and scrap with direct impact on quality, costs and customer reliability
Texcar S.p.A. · Agliana
>95%
Planning reliability achieved, reducing chronic urgencies and meeting deliveries
Benacchio S.r.l. · Cartigliano
65→90%
Adherence to weekly production plan, from chronic issue to operational excellence
Texcar S.p.A. · Agliana
>99%
Yarn stock accuracy in warehouse managed with zero-error logic
Texcar S.p.A. · Agliana
60→90%
Projects delivered on time after multi-site project management reorganisation
Magazzini Bracchi · Forte dei Marmi
−30%
Production lead time reduced with new ERP and redesigned layout and internal flows
Sfoggia Agriculture · Montebelluna
Curriculum

Experience

Mar 2025 →
Ongoing
€10M · 60 staff
Interim C.O.O.
TEXCAR S.p.A. — Agliana (FI) · Textile manufacturing
Full reorganisation mandate with direct responsibility on all Operations: production, supply chain, yarn warehouse and process quality.
Loom OEE +10–15%Plan adherence >90%Stock accuracy >99%Defects −20–30%
Jul 2024
Feb 2025 · 8m
€24M · 130 staff
Interim C.O.O.
Magazzini Bracchi — Forte dei Marmi (LU) · Furnishing & Contract
Operational reorganisation of project management and operations across multiple sites. Action on engineering office, quality and order management.
On time delivery 60%→90%Order time deviation −25–30%Project costs −15–20%
Oct 2020
Jun 2024 · 4y
€60M · 150 staff
Interim COO
Alessanderx S.p.A. — Prato (FI) · Manufacturing
Multi-year full reorganisation mandate. Responsibility for forecasting, production, ERP/MES, supply chain and quality.
OEE +10–15%Forecast accuracy 60→85%ERP coverage >85%Non-quality −20%Inventory turns +20–25%
May 2018
Sep 2020 · 2y
€60M · 160 staff
Temporary Manager
Benacchio S.r.l. — Cartigliano (VI) · Automotive
Reorganisation of manufacturing IT in Automotive, supply chain and new logistics hub.
ERP coverage >95%SC lead time −25–30%Logistics cost −15%
Sep 2015
Apr 2018 · 3y
€10–90M
Interim COO / Supply Chain Director
Tecnest (Udine) — ~25 manufacturers across Northern Italy
Management consultant with interventions in Retail, Automotive, steel and manufacturing. Plant reorganisation, ERP systems, KPIs and industrial controlling.
25+ companiesERP migrationSupply chain optimisation
Jan 2011
Aug 2015 · 4y
€25M · 70 staff
Operations Director
Sfoggia Agriculture Division — Montebelluna (TV) · Agricultural Machinery
In charge of the transformation from craft to industrial structure. International production, new ERP, layout redesign and new machinery.
Lead time −30%Internal handling −25%New production layout
What I do

Services

Every intervention is tailored to the specific reality of the company. There are no off-the-shelf solutions.

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Temporary Management

C.O.O. expertise for defined periods. I step in operationally, work inside processes, and deliver measurable results without the fixed costs of an internal manager.

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Operations Reorganisation

Bottleneck analysis, redesign of production and logistics processes, KPI implementation and OEE control systems.

03

Strategy & Reorganisation

Structural review of the company, redefinition of the org chart, governance, OKRs and clear, scalable decision systems.

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Generational Handover

Guided transfer of skills and responsibilities. Crucial in family SMEs to ensure continuity without losing accumulated know-how.

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Supply Chain & ERP

Supply chain optimisation, ERP migration and reorganisation (SAP, Business Central, Navision, Zucchetti) and integration of information flows.

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PMO & Governance

Setting up the Program Management Office, project management standards, alignment with strategic goals and improved on-time delivery.

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Frequently asked questions

Interim COO:
answers to the most common questions.

The questions entrepreneurs and general managers ask me most often before starting a mandate.

What is an Interim COO (or Temporary Manager)?

An Interim COO is an external Chief Operating Officer with senior expertise who joins a company for a defined period — typically 6 to 24 months — to drive a transformation, reorganization, or critical phase. Unlike traditional consultants, an interim manager doesn't deliver reports: they work inside the processes, make decisions, coordinate people and own the results.

When does it make sense to bring in an Interim COO?

Typically in four situations: (1) operational urgency — margin erosion, low OEE, recurring delivery delays; (2) growth phase — the organization can no longer handle the increased volumes; (3) generational handover — an independent guide is needed to lead the transition; (4) special projects — ERP implementation, plant reorganization, M&A.

What industries do you work in?

Mainly manufacturing: textile, automotive, agricultural machinery, industrial plants, furniture and contract, steel. I've worked with more than 25 companies across northern and central Italy, from family SMEs (€10M) to structured groups (€60M+).

How long does an Interim Management mandate typically last?

On average between 12 and 24 months. Shorter mandates (6-8 months) usually relate to specific projects — ERP rollout, department reorganization, handover. Longer ones are full operations-leadership mandates during a complete turnaround.

How does an Interim COO compare in cost to an in-house COO?

An interim manager has a higher daily rate than a structured executive, but without fixed costs: no severance, no annual bonuses, no benefits, no risk of a wrong hire. Over a 12-month mandate, the total cost is in line with or lower than a hired COO, with the advantage of immediate skills and measurable results from the first 90 days.

How does the first discovery call work?

It's a free 30-minute conversation, no strings attached. You tell me the situation and goals, I ask a few targeted questions, and together we decide whether it makes sense to go deeper. If it does, the next step is a 1-2 day on-site operational diagnosis, at the end of which you'll receive a clear proposal with goals, timeline and KPIs.

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Let's talk about
your company.

The first call is free and with no obligation. In 30 minutes I'll know if I can help you — and how.

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Prato / Florence · Operating across Italy

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