Interim management for the plastics and chemical industry
Experience that makes the difference on the shop floor.
I am Walter Zink. For more than 30 years I have worked in the plastics and chemical industry. Today I support companies when leadership is needed, change is underway or a technical task is stuck.
- 30+ years of industry practice
- Global area of operation
- Since 1997 in compounding
Interim management, quality management and technical consulting
Five service areas for manufacturing companies in plastics and chemicals — from temporary leadership to compounding. I combine leadership experience with technical understanding and work with your team on a solution that works in the plant.
Interim & change management
Leadership on a temporary basis during vacancies, crises or restructuring. I work with the team on site and ensure an orderly handover.
Learn moreReturn-oriented quality management
Quality systems that connect material, tooling, process and supplier development — a solid basis for certification, customer audits and restructuring reports.
Learn moreManagement system auditor
Independent audits to ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 with standards knowledge and production experience — useful actions instead of formalities.
Learn moreBusiness coaching & suitability qualification
Sparring for leaders in production and engineering: clear roles, sound decisions and collaboration that holds under pressure.
Learn moreCompounding & materials
Technical consulting since 1997 on processes, plants, formulations and materials — from the compound to day-to-day operations.
Learn moreAll services at a glance
Overview of the five service areas with details, tasks and qualifications for your assignment.
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Walter Zink – interim manager and compounding expert
I like working where decisions become visible: in production, with people and close to the product.
My path led from process engineering via plant management into general management. I know owner-managed mid-sized companies as well as international groups and I know what change means in the everyday life of a plant.
- Compounding expert since 1997
- Crisis and transformation manager
- DAkkS technical expert, management system auditor
- Leadership experience from start-up to group
Industries: plastics, chemicals and manufacturing
My professional home is plastics processing and chemicals. Experience from production, quality and leadership is also valuable in related industries.
- Plastics processingInjection moulding, extrusion and compounding
- Chemical industrySpecialty chemicals, additives and masterbatch
- Automotive suppliersSeries support from Tier 1 to Tier 3
- Packaging & consumer goodsFood contact and circular economy
- Medical technologyCleanroom, regulation and validation
- Machinery & plant engineeringPlant management, availability and maintenance
Interim management close to the plant
Presence in the plant
I talk to the shift, look at the processes and work with your team on implementation. That creates a clear picture of the situation.
Responsibility with judgement
I know the perspective of owners and managing directors. Decisions must make economic sense and fit the people in the company.
Technical understanding
Plastics and chemicals have been my field for decades. I can classify technical relationships quickly and work with specialists at eye level.
Questions I am often asked.
Which companies is your support a good fit for?
I mainly work for manufacturing mid-sized companies and for individual plants or units of larger groups. My focus is plastics and chemicals.
How quickly can an assignment start?
In urgent cases a start is often possible within one to two weeks. For planned projects we agree a suitable lead time.
Where do you take on mandates?
I am based in Münster. I take on mandates worldwide — with regular on-site presence in the company.
How do you work in the company?
I form my own picture on site, clarify goals and responsibilities and work with your team on implementation. Decisions and progress are discussed openly.
How are mandates billed?
Interim mandates are usually billed on a daily-rate basis. For consulting and coaching, project-based agreements are also possible. We clarify terms after the first conversation.
Let’s talk.
Tell me in a short call where things are stuck. I will tell you honestly whether I can help. The conversation is confidential and does not commit you to anything.