François LESAGE
Senior Director of Operations
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Paris, France
Freelance
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Introduction
Senior Director with 15+ years optimizing global supply chains and manufacturing operations. Led 60+ FTE teams, implemented quality systems achieving ISO9001 certification, and scaled international sourcing networks across multiple industries. Expert in lean manufacturing, strategic sourcing, and operational excellence to drive cost reduction and performance gains.
Expérience de travail
Protolabs
juin 2020 - Présent
6 ans 5 mois
Amsterdam, Pays-Bas
Senior Director Production & Logistics
sept. 2022 - Présent
4 ans 2 mois
Amsterdam, Pays-Bas
In charge of Protolabs Network Sourcing, Supply, Quality and Logistics teams (60 FTEs)
Head of Supply Operations
juin 2020 - oct. 2022
2 ans 5 mois
Amsterdam, Pays-Bas
In charge of HUBS (Protolabs Network) Manufacturing Network Operations: - Sourcing strategy definition (CNC, 3DP, IM, SM) - Sourcing diversification roll out (Indian, Mexican and European network ramp up) - Network capabilities / capacity expansion - CNC local Supply ramp up (in the US & Europe) - Manufacturing Partners qualification and onboarding processes management - Manufacturing Partners performance management - Manufacturing standards (MP Guides) creation and deployment - Quality activities ramp-up (team expansion, in market & X-dock QC process definition & deployment, QMS setup and ISO9001 certification, supplier development BP and SCAR process deployment) - Supply & Quality team daily management (20 FTEs)
Global Supplier Quality Director
Titus Industrial
juil. 2018 - juil. 2020
2 ans 1 mois
Amsterdam Area, Netherlands
Definition and deployment of the global supplier quality & CSR strategy - Recruitment and management of a cross cultural QA/QC team (across Netherlands, India, China, Thailand, Indonesia) - Setup of vendor audit, production quality, inspection and traceability processes - Setup a global testing & inspection partnership with the world’s leading inspection, verification, and testing company - Deployment of vendor improvement programs (Kaizen methodology,...) - Definition and deployment of standardized logistics, packaging and production processes - Definition and implementation of TITUS defect books & manufacturing control plans (0 defect policy)
Co-Founder
AEROS
mai 2017 - juil. 2018
1 an 3 mois
Amsterdam Area, Netherlands
Design & development of ZEN, an innovative and iconic aroma oil diffuser - AEROS brand image creation - Company website design and management - Vendor sourcing and contracts management (NDA, WTA, Ethic code, Tooling contract) - Prototype design and industrialization preparation - Crowdfunding campaign preparation & launch (promotional video, content)
Auchan Retail
juil. 2014 - mars 2018
3 ans 9 mois
Canton, Guangdong, Chine
Sourcing Director
mai 2016 - mars 2018
1 an 11 mois
Canton, Guangdong, Chine
Retail distributor, Turnover: 51.7 Md€, 345 000 employees - Operational management of sourcing office team (vendors management, sourcing, product development, production, inspections & shipments for Auchan private labels) - Definition of sourcing strategies - Supplier portfolio management - Implementation of category management practices - Implementation of cost breakdown & design to cost processes - New countries delivery flow opening - Implementation of CSR policy
Quality and Design Manager
juil. 2014 - mai 2016
1 an 11 mois
Canton, Guangdong, Chine
Retail distributor, Turnover: 51.7 Md€, 345 000 employees - Operational management of Development & Quality team (packaging, CMF, product development, quality, pre-shipment inspections) - Management and optimization of quality control processes - Product Development process optimization - 3rd part vendor management (Laboratories, packaging and translation agencies,...)
Product Quality Manager
Leroy Merlin
mars 2013 - juil. 2014
1 an 5 mois
Région de Lille, France
DIY Home improvement retail distributor, Turnover: 4.9 Md€, 19000 employees Responsible of Construction, Garden, Hand tooling portfolio, support to the product managers on: • Product conformity management • Product quality issues solving (including recalls) • Control plan and PSI templates definition • Suppliers audits • Regulations and norms monitoring
Project Quality Engineer
LEM
févr. 2011 - mars 2013
2 ans 2 mois
Pékin, Chine
Electronic transducer manufacturer, Turnover: 210 M€, 1200 employees • Management of quality for new product development projects (APQP model) • Definition of quality requirements for suppliers and validation of primary parts • Process audits of external suppliers (plastic parts, PCBA, …) • Management of quality improvement action plans • Usage of quality preventive & problem solving tools (FMEA, 5 Why, 8D, Ishikawa,…) • Management of the R&D department performance indicators (KPi’s)
Organization & Management consultant
Ineum Consulting
sept. 2007 - janv. 2011
3 ans 5 mois
Paris, France
EADS, PLM Harmonization Program (Airbus, Astrium, Cassidian, Eurocopter) – Change Management stream • Design of training materials & communication supports • Project Management Office (KPI’s definition and follow-up, reporting to head of program) • Interface between Program and HR / Training editors ALSTOM Transport, Optimisation of electrical development processes • Analysis of existing processes of Rolling Stock electrical design and cabling manufacturing • Proposal of a new process description documents for electrical design LOUIS VUITTON Malletier, Implementation of a Product Data Management software • Design and optimization of product development processes, from marketing to manufacturing • Design of the IT solution: lead of solution design workshops and funct. specifications writing • Design of testing scenario and management of functional testing • Training sessions for Key users (Headquarters and 4 manufacturing sites)
Formation
Arts et Métiers - École Nationale Supérieure d'Arts et Métiers
Master degree (Master of Science)
2005 - 2007
2 ans 1 mois