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Dipl.-Ing. Albert Cucek

Interim Management · Operations · Industrialisation

Dipl.-Ing. Albert Cucek
  • RoleInterim Manager / Partner
  • FocusOperations, industrialisation, optimisation
  • IndustriesMid-sized industry, series production
  • ContactEmail

Profile

Experienced interim executive and COO with a proven track record in operational leadership, plant management and performance improvement in international manufacturing environments. Supports organisations in transformation, stabilising operations and delivering sustainable results – especially in demanding situations.

Areas of focus

  • Leadership of Multi-Plant Organizations
  • Plant Management
  • Operational Excellence & Performance Improvement
  • Restructuring & Turnaround Management
  • Capacity Expansion & Industrial Footprint Strategy
  • Quality Management & Process Implementation

Experience

  1. C.One Engineering and Consulting A.C. Interim Executive · COO · Operations Excellence · Automotive & Manufacturing Freelance · Apr 2025 – present

    Supporting organisations in transformation, operational stabilisation and sustainable delivery of results – with a focus on multi-plant leadership, operational excellence and restructuring.

  2. AIS Automotive Interior Systems GmbH COO, Member of the Board Full-time · Feb 2024 – Mar 2025 · Niedernberg, Bavaria

    Full operational responsibility for five production plants in Europe (Germany, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Portugal).

  3. Joyson Safety Systems Executive Director Full-time · Jul 2020 – Jan 2024

    Head of 7 production sites in EMEA. Managing director of 3 legal entities (2 in Germany, 1 in Hungary).

  4. Joyson Safety Systems Plant Manager Full-time · Feb 2012 – Jun 2020 · Elterlein, Saxony

    Plant management with a focus on process improvement in series production.

Education

  • University of Stuttgart Diplom-Ingenieur (Dipl.-Ing.), Aerospace Engineering Jul 1994 – Aug 2002
  • University of Kansas – School of Engineering Master of Science (M.S.), Aerospace Engineering Aug 1999 – Mar 2002
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