Alexandre THIEFAINE
Managing / BU / Operations Director
Chapareillan
Profil professionnel
Resolutely results-oriented and passionate by the development of teams and people, I have 25 years experience in operational excellence and performance within the companies I work for.
I rely on my abilities in:
- analysis of operational and financial performances
- definition and implementation of progress plans
- talent identification and development
- change management
Inspired by the "Lean" culture, relying on my technical skills and structured / methodical approach, I have successfully led technical, organizational, and cultural transformation projects in the automotive, railway, transport, and energy sectors.
As a summary, I am an experienced professional listening teams and seeking collective performance in demanding environments. My commitment to operational excellence and mastery of Lean culture are key assets for achieving ambitious goals.
Vue d'ensemble
4
4
Languages
1
1
Certification
9
9
years of post-secondary education
25
25
years of professional experience
Expérience
BU & OPERATIONS DIRECTOR
JST TRANSFORMERS
Lyon
2025.04 - Actuel
- Power & Traction Transformers, Team management 300p / 2 sites.
- Develop the BU through financial monitoring and S&OP.
- Implement a new production line, strenghten existing ones.
- Develop Lean culture in Engineering, Operations, Projects
- Results : P&L and S&OP processes upgraded, additional production line in place, teams trained to Lean culture.
OPERATIONS DIRECTOR
HYDROGEN REFUELING SOLUTIONS
Grenoble
2024.01 - 2025.03
- Hydrogen Vehicles - Teams management, 100p.
- Implement a production site of hydrogen refueling stations.
- Create the operations team : 70p to hire, train, coach.
- Lead the implementation of a new ERP.
- Results : production line installed, operations & ERP in place.
MANAGING DIRECTOR
POMA
Albertville
2020.05 - 2023.12
- Public Transportation - Team management, 150p.
- Drive a profitability recovery & growth plan.
- Develop new painting & assembly external activities.
- Lead a productivity plan through performances monitoring & CAPEX.
- Results : new activities developed, back to positive EBIT, production hours +30%.
INDUSTRIAL / SUPPLY CHAIN / TESTING DIRECTOR
ALSTOM
Strasbourg
2015.09 - 2020.04
- Transport Division - Teams management : 500p.
- Develop new activities : trains renovation, e-bus.
- Stabilize the supply chain in a crisis context of critical suppliers.
- Improve production lines takt time & quality performances.
- Lead in/out technology transfers (South Africa / Senegal / Poland).
- Results : no accident for 365+ days, 2 new activities developed, technology transfers achieved, SNCF quality award, reduced leadtime.
INDUSTRIAL / SUPPLY CHAIN DIRECTOR
ALSTOM
Besançon
2014.01 - 2015.09
- Transport Division - Teams management : 200p.
- Define & lead new industrial scheme implementation (layout, assets).
- Secure the procurement from new LLCC suppliers.
- Lead technology transferts to a chinese subsidiary.
- Results : no accidents for 365+ days, assets sold, site layout reorganized, autonomous subsidiary (manufacturing).
QUALITY & TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER DIRECTOR
ALSTOM
Besançon
2012.01 - 2013.12
- Transport Division - Team management, 30p.
- Lead technology transfers (China, Kazakhstan, South Africa, USA).
- Qualify & develop new LLCC suppliers.
- Improve engines reliability / availability in warranty / after-sales.
- Results : LLCC suppliers qualified, reliability roadmap implemented.
CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT MANAGER, REGIONAL BLACK BELT
ALSTOM POWER
Grenoble
2009.06 - 2011.12
- Power Division - Team management, 15p
- Deploy the quality organization accross EU Hydro locations.
- Drive Lean & Quality in Engineering / Manufacturing / Supply Chain.
- Results : team hired & trained, 3 projects lead : expediting implementation / innovations management / wind turbines reliability.
SITE QUALITY MANAGER, INDUSTRIAL PROJECT MANAGER
JOHNSON CONTROLS
Strasbourg
2000.05 - 2009.05
- Interiors Division - Team management : 15p
- Manage the customers relations (Opel, Ford, Kia, Volvo, Saab, Renault, Peugeot, Mercedes, BMW).
- Implement ISO/EN qualification processes (PPaP, EI).
- Drive site certification to automotive standards (ISO TS).
- Results : qualification achieved with new customers (KIA, BMW US)
Formation
Master 2 - Quality and Logistics
University Louis Pasteur
Strasbourg 1999.09 - 2000.04
Degree in Engineering - Mechanics
Polytech
Nancy 1997.09 - 1999.08
Master 1 - Fluid Mechanicals
University Louis Pasteur
Strasbourg 1995.09 - 1997.08
Technician / Seller -
DECATHLON
Strasbourg 1993.12 - 1998.08
Compétences
Customers and results oriented
Financial and operational piloting
Drive the changes
Intercultural management
Pragmatic and decision maker
Teams training & coaching
Continuous improvement methodologies
Ethics
Informations complémentaires
- Competition : cycling and volley-ball
- Volley-ball trainer
- Ski, alpin & touring
- Sailing
Langues
Français
Langue maternelle
Anglais
Courant
Allemand
Notions
Espagnol
Notions
Certificats
- Member of the CJD, responsible of "climate" & "schools" initiatives
- Ex member of the POMA Foundation board
Chronologie
BU & OPERATIONS DIRECTOR
JST TRANSFORMERS
2025.04 - Actuel
OPERATIONS DIRECTOR
HYDROGEN REFUELING SOLUTIONS
2024.01 - 2025.03
MANAGING DIRECTOR
POMA
2020.05 - 2023.12
INDUSTRIAL / SUPPLY CHAIN / TESTING DIRECTOR
ALSTOM
2015.09 - 2020.04
INDUSTRIAL / SUPPLY CHAIN DIRECTOR
ALSTOM
2014.01 - 2015.09
QUALITY & TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER DIRECTOR
ALSTOM
2012.01 - 2013.12
CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT MANAGER, REGIONAL BLACK BELT
ALSTOM POWER
2009.06 - 2011.12
SITE QUALITY MANAGER, INDUSTRIAL PROJECT MANAGER
JOHNSON CONTROLS
2000.05 - 2009.05
Master 2 - Quality and Logistics
University Louis Pasteur
1999.09 - 2000.04
Degree in Engineering - Mechanics
Polytech
1997.09 - 1999.08
Master 1 - Fluid Mechanicals
University Louis Pasteur
1995.09 - 1997.08
Technician / Seller -
DECATHLON
1993.12 - 1998.08