Philippe Hutmacher

. Managed a portfolio of complex manufacturing initiatives covering PCBA production and all SMT-related technologies. .Developed a detailed manufacturing line plan, integrating all aspects: human resources management, production quantity simulations, qualification of special equipment, qualification of manufacturing processes, and planning of process integration into the environment (ESD protection, maintenance) .Forecasted the creation of 300 jobs; project discontinued in 2025 following corporate decision

Project: Construction of a new manufacturing plant in India. . Conducted mission in India for site selection (Bombay). . Built and led a Franco Indian project team. . Coordinated technical, organizational, and financial decisions.

Multicultural leader, passionate about management and performance, driven by curiosity and customer focus. Skilled in international strategic leadership within the high-tech industry (Europe & Asia), Lean management, digitalization, and industrial transfer. Proven ability to drive growth, engage multicultural teams, and secure results in complex environments.

.Full P&L responsibility – 260 employees (3-year assignment in Dalian, China) .Revenue: €88M – Investments: €1.5M, Productivity improvement: +6%. .Oversaw Production, HR, Logistics, Administration, Maintenance, R&D, Customer Service, and Sales. .Defined and implemented growth strategy using the Hoshin Kanri method .Directed the China Master Plan – targeted +82% growth in production volume by 2025. .Launched major investments in new assembly lines, AS/RS, Digital Experience Center

.Member of the Executive Committee – 210 employees, €65M turnover. .Managed a team of 8 managers (Quality, Order Management, Industrialization, Production) overseeing 210 employees .Head of the Process Instrumentation Department .Improved production line efficiency through Lean principles and one piece flow: reduced manufacturing lead time by 20% and lowered overhead costs by 24% .Defined and implemented the digital transformation strategy (robotization, RPA, Big Data, OEE)

. Managed a department of 15 people, including electronic, mechanical, and industrial IT engineers as well as project managers. . Served as Project Manager for the implementation of a new pressure transmitter production line at the Springhouse configuration center (United States). .Led the industrialization of new manufacturing technologies and the next generation of products. .Ensured compliance with industrialization procedures and directives (FMEA, risk management).