Gerald Amannt
36400 La Châtre,France
Summary
Plant manager with extensive experience in operational excellence and team development. Achieved significant productivity enhancements through the implementation of world-class manufacturing strategies. Dedicated to fostering a culture of continuous improvement while ensuring compliance with safety standards.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Project manager
SAINT-GOBAIN ISOVER
Courbevoie, France
09.2024 - Current
- Collaborated with product developers, owners, and experts to optimise project potential.
- Supporting new plant project as operational expert
Plant manager
SAINT-GOBAIN EUROCOUSTIC
Genouillac, France
01.2018 - 08.2024
- Cultivated culture of continuous improvement, resulting in elevated product quality standards.
- Adopted lean manufacturing strategies, improving overall operational efficiency.
- Managed plant operational structures while streamlining logistics and workflows to meet demands.
Plant manager
CERTAINTEED
Ottawa, Canada
01.2013 - 12.2017
- Cultivated culture of continuous improvement, resulting in enhanced product quality standards. Honoured with Best Improver 2016 distinction among Saint-Gobain Insulation facilities
- Implemented health and safety measures to maintain a safe work environment. Achieved induction into Saint-Gobain's Millionaires Club, recognising over 1 million accident-free work hours.
- Designed a production scheduling matrix to ensure adequate inventory levels and eliminate curtailments. Recognised and implemented optimisation opportunities, resulting in 22% decrease in production costs in two years. Enhanced overall manufacturing efficiency and revenue generation through targeted improvements.
Plant manager
SAINT-GOBAIN ISOVER SA SUISSE
Lucens, Switzerland
11.2008 - 12.2012
- Promoted continuous improvement culture, significantly raising product quality standards. Transformed operational performance to attain best-in-class recognition (World Class Manufacturing)
- Executed successful launch of sustainable product generation targeting Switzerland market.
Initiated pilot plant operations to enhance presence in European market
Production manager
SAINT-GOBAIN ISOVER SA SUISSE
Lucens, Switzerland
09.2005 - 10.2008
- Led efforts to foster a positive work environment, enhancing team morale. Executed reorganisation of Production Department, resulting in marked operational efficiency gains. Achieved award recognition in 2007 for excellence in total production cost management.
- Enhanced production capacity in response to market demands. Managed 40% increase in volume, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.
Project lead engineer
SAINT-GOBAIN ISOVER
Rantigny, France
09.2002 - 08.2005
- Collaborated with production teams to ensure smooth transition from design and testing phases.
Participated in development and industrial implementation of a new innovative fiberizing process in German facilities. - Establishment of worldwide fiberizing information system on spinner life time
Technical coordinator
SAINT-GOBAIN ISOVER
Rantigny, France
09.1999 - 08.2002
- Created comprehensive technical documentation for future reference and accessibility.
Established structure for international benchmarking on binder, wash-water, and environmental installations - Worldwide industrial deployment of low-emission phenolic resins
Laboratory manager
SAINT-GOBAIN G+H AG
Ladenburg, Germany
11.1990 - 08.1999
- Sustained current knowledge of latest industry trends to align laboratory with global standards.
- Provided technical assistance for binder and environmental projects in SG insulation plants
Education
Master of Science - Chemical Technology
FH Darmstadt
Darmstadt 08.1986 - 09.1990
Skills
- Health and Safety Compliance
- Plant operation knowledge
- Productivity enhancement
- Customer satisfaction focus
- Team Leadership
- Staff development
- Continuous improvement focus
- Change Management
- Conflict Resolution
Languages
English
Fluent
French
Fluent
German
Native
Timeline
Project manager
SAINT-GOBAIN ISOVER
09.2024 - Current
Plant manager
SAINT-GOBAIN EUROCOUSTIC
01.2018 - 08.2024
Plant manager
CERTAINTEED
01.2013 - 12.2017
Plant manager
SAINT-GOBAIN ISOVER SA SUISSE
11.2008 - 12.2012
Production manager
SAINT-GOBAIN ISOVER SA SUISSE
09.2005 - 10.2008
Project lead engineer
SAINT-GOBAIN ISOVER
09.2002 - 08.2005
Technical coordinator
SAINT-GOBAIN ISOVER
09.1999 - 08.2002
Laboratory manager
SAINT-GOBAIN G+H AG
11.1990 - 08.1999
Master of Science - Chemical Technology
FH Darmstadt
08.1986 - 09.1990
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