J. GREGORY “GREG” SMITHEXECUTIVE ADVISORY
Interim • Fractional • C2C Consulting — Hands-on Executive Leadership

Interim COO & Executive Leadership for Critical Business Transitions

Interim Chief Operating Officer · Interim CSCO · Procurement · Transformation · PMO/TMO · M&A Integration & Carve-outs

Discuss an EngagementExecutive ResumeJ. Gregory Smith, interim COO and CSCO

I step into interim executive roles to stabilize operations, lead supply chain and procurement performance, execute enterprise transformations, and direct complex M&A roll-ups and carve-outs. My focus is rapid mobilization, accountable delivery, measurable outcomes, and a structured handoff—not a permanent executive placement.

25+Years leading operating change
15+PMOs established
25+Integrations and carve-outs

Interim Chief Operating Officer

Interim executive leadership across manufacturing, operations, customer fulfillment, cost, service, and cash. Establish decision rights, operating cadence, cross-functional accountability, and measurable performance.

Interim Supply Chain Turnaround & Leadership

Hands-on turnaround leadership for underperforming supply chains: rapid diagnostics, S&OP/IBP stabilization, planning and inventory recovery, supplier constraints, manufacturing schedule adherence, logistics cost-out, cash release and service restoration. Establish a 30/60/90-day recovery plan and sustained KPI governance.

Interim Procurement Leadership

Strategic sourcing, category management, supplier negotiations, contract governance, cost-out delivery, and supplier performance.

Interim Transformation & Program Leadership

Enterprise transformation, PMO/TMO, carve-outs, post-merger integration, systems implementation, risk escalation, change management, and benefits realization.

Interim M&A Roll-up & Carve-out Leadership

Lead buy-and-build integration, Day-1 readiness, transition-service agreements, ERP and operational separation, procurement synergy capture, distribution moves, and 100-day execution. I have supported more than 25 integrations and carve-outs across multi-site, cross-border operations.

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For portfolio companies, manufacturers, life sciences organizations, executive search partners and sponsors seeking hands-on interim operating leadership.

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