
Daniel Boudignon
Director Program Management
Salaire / Taux journalier
81150 Labastide-de-Lévis, France
Freelance, ouvert au CDI
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À propos
Introduction
Industrial program director with 25+ years transforming complex manufacturing operations and leading multi-million dollar projects. Proven track record managing $70M+ programs, reducing costs by 15%, and building high-performing engineering teams up to 30 people. Specialized in hydrogen fuel cells, lean manufacturing, and turning innovative concepts into profitable growth outcomes.
Expérience de travail
Director Operations/ Program Management
Safra
mars 2022 - juil. 2025
3 ans 5 mois
Albi, France
Leading the development of hydrogen-powered city buses, H2 retrofitting of coaches. Install a project management culture to help the company to grow. Key Skills: Hydrogen Fuel Cells Engineering Management Adaptability
Associate director Business Process Excellence
Boehringer Ingelheim
janv. 2021 - mai 2022
1 an 5 mois
Toulouse, France
Deploying Lean manufacturing tools, Toyota production system including PMO tools and visuals in a pharmaceutical production unit. Agile worskhop facilitations.
Program Director/ Site operation Director
Volvo Trucks
janv. 2012 - janv. 2020
8 ans 1 mois
Allentown, Pennsylvanie, États-Unis
Led a $70M program to completely revamp the Mack assembly plant, targeting a 15% cost reduction per unit. Managed a team of 8 project managers and a PMO of 5, dedicating 100,000 work hours to successful project execution. Fostered the use of project management tools, set up program-wide budget management, and optimized assembly line layouts and internal logistics. Conducted strategic studies to reduce costs, from business case preparation (IRR, NPV) to execution. Key projects included the relocation of assembly lines, outsourcing initiatives yielding significant annual savings, and successful divestments. Key Skills: Project Management Lean Transformation Cost Reduction Strategies
Chief Program Manager/ Engineering Manager exterior/interior body and HVAC
Nova Bus
janv. 2009 - janv. 2012
3 ans 1 mois
Mexico, District fédéral, Mexique
•Chief program manager for a new design project with an overall budget of 4 m$, 18 months duration involving product design, engineering, purchasing, supplier quality, manufacturing engineering, marketing, product management: Complete revamp of the interior of a city bus. Won several public transportation award for the new interior. •Management of a design engineering of 30 people, including Project Managers, Systems Engineers, Draftsmen, consultants. •Conducting culture change to implement the use of Project Management techniques. •4 main activities Customization of Buses for interior/exterior body and HVAC. Assembly line technical support New design for cost reduction New product development projects • Manage a portfolio of up to 16 concurrent projects ranging from 200 to 9000 hours.
Program Manager and R&D Manager
montupet
janv. 1998 - janv. 2009
11 ans 1 mois
Montreal, Canada Area and Belfast,NI
Led a team of 30 in a matrix environment to develop a ladder frame for the new Chrysler World Engine. Managed a machining supplier with an annual turnover of $8.2M. Led the transfer of production to a Mexican factory with a budget of $2.5M, including $950K for tooling, completed within one year. R&D and Process Engineering Manager: Team of 7 engineers, 2 technicians, and 2 operators. established the department from the ground up, hiring and training engineers to create a center of excellence for foundry process simulation. Developed and implemented Six Sigma methodologies focused on: Improving existing processes. Reducing scrap rates. Cutting costs through an in-depth understanding of operational processes.
process engineer
Cryovac
janv. 1994 - janv. 1998
4 ans 1 mois
78120 Rambouillet, France
Process Engineer for films extrusion
Formation
Ecole Nationale Supérieure des Mines de Nancy
Bachelor of Science
1986 - 1989
3 ans 1 mois
lycee thiers marseille
sup spe
1984 - 1986
2 ans 1 mois