Jean Henin

Value proposition7 years of international experience in operations management in the consumer goods industry. Managed teams with passion and dedication. Initiated and implemented sustainable changes in cross-cultural and fast moving environments. 2009 - 2010IMD MBA•Developed the company's business plan and the investor pitch for a start up (Innoveat, Switzerland)•Develop business in the health care industry for SME together with an investment found (IDC, South Africa)•Market and industry analysis for a kitchen manufacturer (Franke, China)•Design and present for 400 executives a study on digital natives (IMD).2008 - 2009Nespresso - Switzerland Corporate Manufacturing •Negotiated and managed suppliers’ contracts to develop and improve manufacturing units.•Renovated the packaging and process of a B2B product line to reduce customers’ complaints.•Established new production processes while coordinating a cross-functional team of 7 from factories, R&D and HQ. 2004 - 2008Electrolux2005 - 2008European Lean Manufacturing Manager - Europe •Managed a team of 12 to drive a lean manufacturing program across 6 factories spread over 5 countries (Sweden, Spain, Switzerland, Germany, France). Coached this talent pool to reach senior management positions across Europe. •Initiated and led major reengineering and reorganization program (>$3m), exceeding by 10% KPI targets.•Successfully created a pilot to introduce a new organizational structure. Deployed this model in 5 factories while implementing culture change with VP and Manufacturing Directors.•Reached the highest recognized expertise lean manufacturing level in the global organization. Created and led a "hands on" training center for the European operations coaching 30 change agents from Europe.•Led 10 workshops on product and process renovation. 2004 - 2005 Industrial Project Manager, Member of the European Industrial Talent Pool for High Potentials - Italy •Managed an industrial reengineering project of $4.5m and a team of 10 to downsize the production capacity and change the process flow in a turbulent environment. Achieved all project targets (timing, budget). •Negotiated purchasing contracts and coordinated 10 subcontractors through an effective leadership style.•Designed and reorganized production lines layout for 500 workplaces through cross-functional workshops.2002 - 2003L'Oréal - Japan Supply Chain Project Leader, Management Committee Member •Initiated and led the production planning in coordination with the sales and marketing department. Implemented key indicators and new parameters to meet the Asian market demand (+30% growth, +40% product diversity).•Led and empowered a demand and supply unit of 2 with successful track records of delivery achievement.•Coordinated new products launches with marketing and sales department.•Industrialized an acquired Japanese brand that accounted for 20% of the business units revenue in Japan. Education2010 IMD MBA Candidate, Lausanne, Switzerland 1996 - 2001 MEng, Industrial Engineering, ICAM, Lille, France 1994 - 1995 Exchange Program, TUHH University, Hamburg, Germany LanguagesEnglish, French, Italian (Good), German (Good), Spanish (Good), Japanese (Basic), Swedish (Basic) Interests•Endurance activities and sport (Triathlon/Ironman, Marathon, Ski touring)•Microfinance and charity programs: sponsor and participated in a orphanage project in Madras, India