
Interim Management in the Chemical Industry - Sector Experts
In just 72 hours, we identify and deploy executives and experts in the chemical industry capable of maintaining your operations, taking charge of your key projects, and supporting your company's strategic developments.
started in 2025
immediately available
Production management
The continuity and performance of production lines are at the heart of competitiveness for players in the chemical sector. Our interim managers secure industrial operations during critical moments.
- Maintaining the continuity and performance of production lines in the event of a leadership vacancy.
- Optimising industrial yields and production costs for complex chemical processes.
- Managing the startup or ramp-up of new production units.
Securing and managing industrial risks
Chemical sites, often classified as Seveso or ICPE, require rigorous control of industrial and regulatory risks. Our managers intervene within 72 hours to secure your operations.
- Strengthening safety protocols and industrial risk prevention at Seveso and ICPE sites.
- Crisis management following an industrial incident or critical malfunction.
- Ensuring compliance with environmental and safety regulations (REACH, ICPE, decarbonization).
Managing site closures
Closing or divesting a chemical site involves significant operational, social, and regulatory challenges. Our interim managers lead these sensitive projects from start to finish.
- Operational and social management for the closure or divestment of an industrial site.
- Stakeholder management: authorities, employee representatives, and local residents.
- Ensuring regulatory and environmental compliance for site decommissioning (decontamination, site safety).
Expert leaders to steer your divisions
Expert interim managers to address the challenges strategic for your sector
Following an in-depth analysis of your requirements, we identify and present a selection of executives and experts specialised in the chemical industry within 72 hours, ready to join your company within five business days. Operational from day one, the selected interim manager ensures the continuity of your business.
Whether you need to strengthen your organisation, lead change, or manage a sensitive situation, our interim managers bring proven expertise in the chemical industry. Their experience allows them to make the right decisions quickly and create an impact as soon as they arrive.
With offices in Paris, Lyon, Lille, Nantes, Toulouse, and Strasbourg, as well as in Germany, Italy, and Spain, our teams identify executives and experts in the chemical industry who understand the specific economic, industrial, and regulatory landscape of your region.
Throughout the engagement, we provide regular support involving your company, the interim manager, and the Project Director. This continuous oversight allows us to measure progress against objectives, anticipate any necessary adjustments, and ensure the success of the mission.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When should you hire an interim manager in the chemical industry?
Companies in the chemical industry use interim management to navigate industrial crises or production incidents, manage site closures or divestments, ensure regulatory compliance (Seveso, ICPE, REACH), or maintain continuity in production leadership during vacancies. Delville Management provides experts across specialty chemicals, petrochemicals, and fine chemicals.
How long should you plan for an interim management assignment in the chemical industry?
A production management replacement typically lasts 6 to 9 months. A site closure or regulatory compliance project generally spans 12 to 18 months, depending on the complexity of the scope. At Delville Management, the duration is contractually agreed upon with milestones defined during the scoping phase, and a Project Director monitors progress throughout the assignment.
What are the current challenges in the chemical industry that justify the use of interim management?
The chemical sector is facing structural challenges: tightening environmental and safety regulations (REACH, ICPE, Seveso), pressure on industrial competitiveness due to international competition, the restructuring of various European sites, and the acceleration of process decarbonization. These transformations create ad-hoc needs for experienced leadership that permanent recruitment cannot always address in a timely manner.
How does a mission start in the chemical industry?
Before the manager starts, the Delville Management Project Director provides them with essential context, including site or department organization, regulatory requirements (DREAL, ICPE, or Seveso, depending on the site's classification), and the mission's operational priorities. A tripartite meeting is held on the first day to define objectives, success metrics, and project milestones.



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