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Heddi ASSALI

Meximieux

Summary

Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Manager & Production Engineer

Billon SAS
08.2023 - Current
  • Management of production of knitted and dyed fabrics for swimwear and tecnical use
  • Collaboration with R&D and design to develop innovative textile products
  • Optimization of production process and workflows to meet delivery deadlines
  • Management procurement of raw materials ( Cotton and synthetics) from domestic and international suppliers ( Spain, Portugal, Italy,Germany)
  • Negociation of purchasing prices and delivery terms
  • Business devolpment in the Italian Market
  • Sourcing
  • logistics management and transportation ( Export)

Manager and Production Engineer

Berlaine Bercolor
11.2022 - 06.2023
  • Team Management: management of 15 people
  • Distribution of workloads by station and by machine
  • Production monitoring Knitting and dyeing
  • Sourcing
  • Coordination between the different departments of the company
  • Developing and maintaining relationships with yarn suppliers and manufacturers

Supply Chain Manager

Atelier D'Ariane
01.2022 - 09.2022
  • Management of all logistics flows: management of all supplies, control and optimization of stock levels of all components of manufactured products.
  • Production planning: Developing production plans based on demand forecasts and inventory levels
  • Coordination between the company's different departments (Design office, Cutting, Manufacturing, Packaging)
  • Management of subcontractors in France and in tunisia

Director of Production Services

United Colors Of Benetton
09.2008 - 12.2021
  • Management of 4 departments:

- Planning and purchasing service

- Dyeing, Finishing departement

- Quality Control

- Maintenance department

  • Training and supervision: supervision engineers, technicians, machine operators ( 70 people)
  • Supervision of the entire production cycle, from raw material procurement to fabric delivery
  • Sourcing: search for new suppliers to increase the use of sustainable fabrics and reduce environmental impact: ( Algeria, E Greece, Turkey, Portugal, Spain, Italy, Tunisia), negotiation of purchase contracts
  • Development and execution of production plans aligned with sales forecasts and inventory objectives
  • Promotion continuous improvement of quality control and production flows
  • Insurance compliance with Benetton's ethical sourcing and labor policies throughout the supply chain
  • Implementation of lean manufacturing principles to improve efficiency and reduce waste management
  • Identification of opportunities for automation and new technologies to enhance productivity
  • Preparation of production budgets and purchasing forecasts
  • Project management: 5S project, Waste management, visual management,
  • Control of KPI performance systems and implementation of Lean manufacturing culture
  • Coordination of activity between internal and external departments
  • Optimization of manufacturing processes (volumes, materials consumed, waste management)
  • Preparation of reports for the group
  • Inventory management
  • Business management: searching news clients ( Newmoon Operations: Armani, North sails,trussardi ect)
  • Costing
  • Management of “knitting/finishing dyeing” subcontractors
  • Customer relationship insurance
  • Determination of human resource needs

Education

Textile Engineer - Textile Chemistry

National School of Engineers
Monastir Tunisia
06.2006

Skills

  • Textile manufacturing technologies (spinning,knitting,dyeing)
  • Quality control&fabric analysis
  • project management&process optimization
  • Lean manufacturing&six sigma
  • Problem solving skills
  • Excellent communication&leadership abilities
  • Strategic Sourcing&vendor management
  • Contract Negotiation
  • Supply chain Planning&inventory control
  • Computer Skils: Microsoft office,virtual dab,matlab, AS400, Solin, Open Prod, Orgatex

Certification

  • Certified Black Belt Lean six sigma
  • ZDHC Certificate Training Wastewater management
  • Management&leadership Training
  • Certificate of Business English



Additional Information

Higher education and scientific research: Higher Institute of Technological Studies of Ksar hellal Tunisia: Part-time university teacher

  • Academic year 2016/2021 : *Teacher of Logistics in textile companies

*Outsourcing teacher



  • 2015-2017: Project manager: “Implementation of a fabric and accessories purchasing department

Languages

Arabic
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
French
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Italian
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Upper intermediate (B2)

Timeline

Manager & Production Engineer

Billon SAS
08.2023 - Current

Manager and Production Engineer

Berlaine Bercolor
11.2022 - 06.2023

Supply Chain Manager

Atelier D'Ariane
01.2022 - 09.2022

Director of Production Services

United Colors Of Benetton
09.2008 - 12.2021

Textile Engineer - Textile Chemistry

National School of Engineers
Heddi ASSALI