Francois Sagna

About Francois Sagna

Experienced engineering and operations leader with 14+ years of success in program…

Experience

1. Director of Batch and Furnace Operations

   Arc

   Jun 2022 — Present

   Provide strategic oversight and leadership to the batch and furnace operations department, ensuring the delivery of high-quality glass products within specifications, budgetary constraints, and designated timelines, utilizing project management skills. • Leverage new technology to implement improved data capturing and reporting systems, enabling data-driven decision-making for enhanced operational efficiency and quality control, utilizing analytical skills. • Establish new key performance indicators (KPIs) and benchmark quality standards, driving continuous improvement and ensuring alignment with organizational goals, utilizing project management and analytical skills. • Streamline the supply chain by sourcing 50% of refractory materials directly from suppliers, resulting in cost savings and improved availability, showcasing decision-making and manufacturing expertise. • Collaborate with the engineering team to identify and implement upgrades in batch house operations, significantly improving efficiency and productivity, and utilizing project management skills. • Lead in-house workforce to plan and repair forehearths, reducing reliance on subcontracting and resulting in cost savings. i.e $80k in 2023 • Promote internal talent within the department, cultivating a culture of growth and retaining key personnel in critical positions, showcasing management abilities. • Use data analysis techniques to analyze data, trends and identify clear relationships between furnace efficiency and parameters. • Demonstrated an unwavering dedication to fostering a safety-first culture, resulting in a remarkable track record of zero incidents involving lost time throughout my tenure.

Education

• Temple University

  BS, Mechanical Engineering

  2006 — 2011

Skills

• Customer Service
• Six Sigma Green Belt
• Visual Basic
• 5 Why
• Microsoft Excel
• Engineering
• Six Sigma
• Root Cause Analysis
• Management
• Leadership
• Html
• Matlab
• Continuous Improvement
• Microsoft Word
• Value Stream Mapping
• Powerpoint
• Solidworks
• Microsoft Office
• Fishbone
• Product Development
• Wordpress
• Trace 700
• Lean Manufacturing
• 5s
• Autocad
• Process Improvement
• Manufacturing