The automotive industry, as one of the engines of the Slovak economy, is also an environment for the growth of experts and innovation in the field of human resources. A dynamic production environment requires highly qualified professionals who can adapt production to changes and at the same time optimize the required performance quickly and convincingly while minimizing time and financial losses. Interim experts are the answer to these challenges, not only in the automotive industry.
Interim experts – the brain and driving force of the production process
We most often characterize them as professionals whom we assign to the project for a specific period of time. They bring their knowledge, skills, innovative ideas and much-needed distance from the established system, and thus a new perspective on the situation.
Pavol Tkáč has been involved in quality management since 2014 and has been through several projects and positions as a quality consultant or manager of the quality department within interim projects.
Initially, he worked as a consultant at SAS automobile in Devínská Nová Ves, later he moved to ZKW in Topolčín, when they were expanding production in 2020, and it was he who provided help in optimizing the production process. He currently works at the company Eurostyle in Wurzburg, Germany, which deals with the design and development of interiors for premium vehicle brands. All his interim projects were covered and equipped in all respects by our consulting company. All he had to do was pack up and leave.
But what should an interim expert meet in order to be successful as an extern in the project?
“One of the biggest challenges, but also opportunities, is the ability to adapt to a new project. We have to quickly learn new processes, procedures and integrate into a new team,” says Pavol. “That’s why the ability to adapt is crucial for the successful management of the project.”
However, he immediately adds that “one of the most interesting aspects of working on interim projects in general is their diversity. We work on production processes, implementation of new technologies, quality control and other areas according to the client’s request.”
According to Pali “it is necessary to have management skills and to be able to turn on the executive mode. If necessary, be able to switch it to management mode at the end, change the suit for overalls and be a part of the team to the fullest.” The work pace is naturally fast, because the interim is included in the project for 6 – 12 months, depending on the situation, the complexity of the problem and the solution time.
The daily earnings of an interim consultant are usually 500 euros
The effectiveness of the interim expert’s skills and knowledge reflects the financial savings of the company that hires him, as well as the reward that the expert receives from the project.
The current job offer is mainly dominated by positions for quality engineers, process engineers or project managers. Our offer includes positions within the Czech Republic, Slovakia and mainly Western Europe. The average daily wage starts at 250-300 euros. For managerial positions, the rates are many times higher. Pali, who has been working as an interim expert for 10 years, says: “Money plays an important role, but it is equally important that one does not stop thinking and does not allow one’s mind to stagnate. This often happens automatically in the environment of long-term employment, which the person already knows well.“
The labor market is constantly evolving, with the possibility of traveling for careers, the demands of professionals also increase for job offers and vice versa. The work of an interim expert is suitable for those who like everything new, are not afraid of challenges, and want to constantly work on themselves. We consider the opportunity to meet new people, company processes, culture, and at the same time to earn above-standard all over the world, as additional added values of interim employment.
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