Louise Lambert
Strategic Operations Executive | Leading Global Manufacturing Excellence | Senior Operations Leader | Aligning Supply Chain & Production Strategy
- Role
- Associate Director of Operations at PACCAR
- Location
- Seattle, WA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Louise Lambert
Results-driven operations executive with 15+ years of international leadership experience in manufacturing, supply chain management, and operational transformation across the trucking, automotive, and defense industries. Currently serving as Associate Director of Operations at PACCAR, I lead global truck manufacturing and supply chain optimization, achieving a 20% reduction in operational costs and improving on-time delivery performance by 15% while ensuring compliance with world-class quality standards As Director of Operations at Kenworth Truck Co, I implemented Lean Manufacturing initiatives that increased production efficiency by 25%, enhanced supplier reliability, and boosted product quality metrics across multiple plants. At Arquus in France, I directed military vehicle manufacturing operations, where I streamlined end-to-end supply chain processes, drove double-digit improvements in productivity, and successfully delivered on strategic defense contracts under strict deadlines and compliance requirements Recognized for transforming complex operations into agile, efficient, and sustainable systems, I bring a strategic vision, data-driven decision-making, and cross-cultural leadership to every role. My mission is to deliver measurable results, empower teams, and exceed industry benchmarks in efficiency, quality, and customer satisfaction Core Expertise: Lean Manufacturing • Global Supply Chain Management • Cost Efficiency & Process Optimization • Supplier & Logistics Performance • Operational Excellence • Strategic Leadership
Experience
Associate Director of Operations
Jan 2022 — Present · WA, US
Oversee global truck manufacturing and supply chain management, optimize production processes to improve efficiency and reduce costs, ensure product quality meets industry standards, promote Lean Manufacturing and digital transformation, coordinate cross-departmental operational strategies, manage suppliers and logistics systems, support new technologies and sustainable development initiatives, and ensure operations meet regulatory and safety requirements
Education
Université Paris Dauphine - PSL
Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA
Columbia University
Executive MBA
Université Paris Dauphine - PSL
Master of Business Administration - MBA
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