Juan R.

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ABOUT JUAN R.

15+ years experience with proven results and solid background in performance improvement, quality management, operational excellence, digital transformation, and strategic transformation in Aeronautic industry. Current position as Global Director of Gardner Digital Manufacturing System at Gardner Aerospace, with leadership role in Strategic Transformation. Leading ERP, MES, Industry 4.0 global implementation. All over my experience, focused on promoting operational excellence culture, methods & tools. Engaged in supporting companies’ transformation while empowering teams & people. Member of management committee, able to set a vision while establishing and running a roadmap. Recent interest on the improvement of the Lean practice by creating connections with the Industry 4.0 and the Agile frameworks. I consider myself as a critical thinker, passionate for making things moving forward while building trust and long lasting relationships. Regular feedback : assertive communication, good listening skills, professionalism and integrity, clear vision and structured while agile approach.Relevant past experiences - Director at aeronautic tier-one supplier in charge of quality policy (quality assurance, QMS, product conformity, quality control, FAI, operational performance, special processes qualification, continous improvement policy, health-safety and environnement roadmap). Management of 25+ people. Tier 1-supplier with best-in-class performances (OTD 100%, OQD =<150 PPM). Member of the Managing Comitee- Experienced trainer, more than 500 people trained in three different languages: English, French and Spanish. Main topics: Problem Solving, Supply Chain Methods & Tools, Project Management, Lean & Six Sigma- Qualified Lead Assessor for Industrial Maturity Assessments (IPCA+) with more than 12 missions performed at Aerospace tier 1 Suppliers in international contexts- Qualified trainer for GRAMS, GRESS, ASR (Airbus requirements for Quality, Supply Chain, Industrialization, Project Management) and IPCA+- Consultancy in both technical and functional support for prime aircraft manufacturers and suppliers. Main assignments in the areas of Project Management, Supply Chain Management, Supplier Development, Operational Procurement, Lean Six Sigma, Problem Solving- Head of Innovation & Applied Research. Partial time researcher with publications on international indexed reviews and participation to conferences- Founder and administrator of a Community of Practice on Continuous Improvement & Problem Solving