Dittmann Development

I’m Lars Dittmann, Interim COO & Operations Transformer for Swiss SMEs and Private Equity firms. When urgent orders, high inventories, and OTD fluctuations dominate daily operations, I bring structure and results within 14 days: clear cadence, daily/weekly routines, and bottleneck management that make performance visible – without consulting overhead. In recent years, I’ve delivered measurable improvements for companies such as Gilgen Door Systems, Polybloc, and Viega CH: OTD +10–20 percentage points Inventory −20 points First on-budget performance in 8 years My approach: pragmatic, people-oriented, and analytical. I lead teams on the shop floor, structure processes at the steering level, and deliver KPIs that convince CFOs and CEOs alike. For Private Equity, I conduct Operational Due Diligence (Red Flags, CapEx, Supply Chain) and, if needed, take over operatorship of portfolio companies to secure cash flow and delivery reliability from week one. Starting point: 90-minute diagnostic call → 2-page 14-day Quick Wins Plan lars@dittmann-development.com