Christian Foyer
Angestellt, Managing Director, RiverRouge Group LTD
London, Vereinigtes Königreich
Über mich
A very analytical and structured leader with a passion for Manufacturing, a strong focus on bottom line improvements and experience of large scale manufacturing operations. Started to study Lean Manufacturing and Quality Control as part of the highly reputable Mercedes-Benz Lean Manufacturing Expert Group including a 12 months lean expert training program at various Mercedes-Benz plants in Europe and a training period in Japan. Over 10 years of experience leading operational improvement programs in automotive, rail, consumer electronics, construction, processing industry, foods and Formula One. Core competencies include: Lean Manufacturing Expert-Quality Management-Quality Control-Supplier Management-Supplier Development-Launch Support-VDA-AIAG-APQP-PPAP-Lean Coaching-Project Management-Change Management-Operational Excellence-Continuous Improvement-Performance Improvement-Kaizen-Plant Manager-Manufacturing Manager-Quality Manager-Head of Manufacturing-Operations Manager-SixSigma
Werdegang
Berufserfahrung von Christian Foyer
Bis heute 15 Jahre und 5 Monate, seit Jan. 2009
Managing Director
RiverRouge Group LTD
Turnaround of Mahles three powertrain manufacturing plants in the UK using Lean Manufacturing principles to streamline internal operations and stabilise customer relationships.
1 Jahr und 5 Monate, Feb. 2011 - Juni 2012
Head of Powertrain Operations (Interim)
Lotus Cars
Set-up and lead of a new powertrain operation to introduce a lean operation system to support the development process of three new Lotus sports cars and the set-up of a new engine assembly line, a new gearbox assembly line and the lead of all linked supply chain and sourcing activities for the powertrain components. All programs together covered a budget in access of £ 100 M over three years. The position covered 7 direct reports and 40 staff.
Lead of a lean transformation project streamlining Vodafone's repair & returns processes and improving the customer journey in case of a repair or return. The project was run as part of Vodafone's UK turnaround program and had a significant impact on the bottom line for Vodafone's reverse logistics operation.
5 Jahre, Jan. 2005 - Dez. 2009
Lean Manufacturing Expert
Daimler AG
Lead of lean transformation teams and lean management coaching for Mercedes' car and engine plants all over Europe. Including the successful completion of a 1 year training program to reach a 'Lean Manufacturing Expert' certification and a SixSigma Black Belt.
1 Jahr, Jan. 2004 - Dez. 2004
Project Management
McLaren Automotive Limited
Ausbildung von Christian Foyer
2000 - 2005
Mechanical Engineering
Universität Stuttgart
Dipl. Ing. Internal Combustion Engines, Technology Management Activities and Societies: Research Institute for Driving Dynamics and Internal Combustion Engines
1998 - 2000
Business Economics
University of Hohenheim
Sprachen
Deutsch
Muttersprache
Englisch
Fließend