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Each assignment lasts 4 to 8 weeks and covers areas like production planning, customer service optimization, procurement, or internal process design. You receive strategic direction from the CEO - and then make it happen by working closely with the teams on the ground.\nThis is a hands-on role. Your success depends on your ability to connect with operators, engineers, planners, and support staff - understanding how they work, earning their trust, and co-creating solutions that actually stick. You combine sharp analytical thinking with genuine people skills. 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