
An Interim Site Director presented within 72 hours
Sudden departure, industrial relations crisis, turnaround or site closure: Delville Management deploys an Interim Site Director who takes charge of your plant or platform in less than a week.

The responsibilities of an Interim Site Director
The Interim Site Director takes full responsibility for a facility: plant, logistics platform, production centre or office site. They ensure operational continuity, the safety of people and the economic performance of the site during a vacancy, a turnaround or a major project.
Overall management of the facility
They take charge of the entire site: production, maintenance, logistics, quality and support functions. They become the single point of contact for senior management and report on the site's results.
Operational continuity
During a sudden departure or a reorganisation, they maintain service levels, quality and delivery times. Customers and teams are not affected by the leadership vacancy.
Safety, environment and compliance
The Interim Site Director is responsible for the safety of people and installations. They secure the site's regulatory compliance, including at classified installations (ICPE) and Seveso sites.

Social dialogue and team management
They lead frontline managers, restore a calm industrial relations climate and conduct dialogue with the works council (CSE). They represent the company with local stakeholders.

Economic performance of the site
They manage the facility's budget, investments and profit and loss account. They identify profitability levers and take swift action on costs, productivity and flows.

Site opening, ramp-up or closure
They lead the projects that change the site's scope: start-up of a new facility, production ramp-up, transfer of activity or closure accompanied by a job protection plan (PSE).

A facility without leadership is an immediate risk to safety, industrial relations and deliveries. We present a selection of Interim Site Directors within 72 hours, chosen for their experience of facilities comparable to yours.
The selected manager takes up the role on site in less than a week. They carry out a rapid diagnosis, reassure teams and deal with urgent issues: safety, social tensions, production or delivery delays.
We select managers who have carried sole responsibility for a facility: plant, logistics platform or production centre. They have already been through a turnaround, a ramp-up, an industrial relations crisis or a site closure.
Each manager commits to site-specific indicators: accident frequency rate, service level, productivity, site costs. These objectives are reviewed with you at each progress review.
Seasoned site leaders who have carried full responsibility for a facility: production, safety, industrial relations and economic results.
The Interim Site Director stands out for their presence on the ground and their ability to make quick decisions. They know the obligations of a site operator and can conduct a demanding social dialogue.
From the first weeks, they stabilise the organisation, secure operations and give teams a clear direction. They also prepare the arrival of the future permanent director.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Interim Site Director
What is an Interim Site Director?
An experienced executive who temporarily takes charge of a facility: plant, logistics platform, production centre or office site. They take on all the responsibilities of the incumbent director, from safety to results, until the organisation is stable again or a permanent director arrives.
What is the difference between an Interim Site Director and an Interim Industrial Director?
The Interim Industrial Director defines industrial strategy, often across several plants. The Interim Site Director runs one specific facility and carries all its local responsibilities: safety, compliance, social dialogue with the works council (CSE) and the profit and loss account. They can also work on non-industrial sites, such as a logistics platform.
What qualities should you expect from an Interim Site Director?
At Delville Management, we look for five qualities: hands-on leadership, proven composure in a crisis, a strong safety culture, ease in social dialogue and the ability to decide quickly with incomplete information. These qualities are checked during the interview with a Mission Director and with references from comparable assignments.
How much does an Interim Site Director cost?
Expect generally between 900 and 1,500 euros per day for an Interim Site Director. The rate depends on the size of the facility, the sector, the level of industrial risk and the nature of the assignment. The exact amount is agreed with you at the scoping stage.
How long does an Interim Site Director assignment last?
An assignment most often lasts between 3 and 18 months. A temporary replacement takes a few months, while a turnaround or a site closure requires longer. The end of the assignment is prepared from the scoping stage, with a structured handover to the permanent director.
Can an Interim Site Director manage a site closure?
Yes. It is one of the most frequent assignments. The Interim Site Director leads the procedure with the human resources department, conducts dialogue with the works council (CSE) and maintains safety and production until the last day of operation. Their outside perspective makes difficult decisions easier and preserves the relationship with the teams and the local area.



