PHILIPPE ZIETEK
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QUALIFICATIONS
Experienced business development and program management executive with 20 years of expertise in the aerospace industry. Extensive background of working with airlines around the world, leading business units, creating new processes, and increasing production through hiring and training of staff to achieve strong customer focus, partnerships, and financial growth. PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
Business Development Program Management Process Improvement Global Industries Profit & Loss Design/Production
Partnerships Risk Management Contracts/Agreements
Strategic Planning Supply Chain Quality Assurance/Costs Marketing & Sales Staff Development Change Management Technology: Microsoft Suite, MS Project, Planisware, PLM, ERP, CATIA CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
Developed a recovery plan for Safran that increased product quality, on-time delivery, and cost reductions, resulting in significant annual profit increases
Created an External Supply Chain department at Safran, creating business autonomy
Developed a Business Line/Unit in France for a new Zodiac market segment to create single-aisle aircraft seating; delivered the project on schedule and within budget
Restored the Zodiac-Boeing partnership, which developed additional business and profits
Created and managed Safran multidisciplinary and multicultural teams across four continents (USA, Europe, Asia, and Africa) to increase company visibility and foster global reliability PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Safran, Santa Maria, CA (formerly Zodiac Aerospace) VICE PRESIDENT, Business Development/Program Management 2015 - Present
Responsible for customer satisfaction and trust with global companies, including Air France/KLM, Cathay Pacific, ANA, Boeing, and Airbus
Led a team of program managers to produce over $160M in annual sales
Created new processes, mentored staff, and led the Program Manager Department using risk management and integrated master scheduling expertise
Restructured and developed a responsive Aftermarket Team to support customer service needs in spare parts and repairs
DIRECTOR, External Supply Chain 2014 - 2015
Transferred contracts through adoption agreements and tactical/strategic purchasing ownership
Hired, trained, and developed new staff, created new processes, negotiated supplier contracts, and delivered parts efficiently to ensure uninterrupted production lines
Recruited, hired, and managed a new team of 40 employees in four divisions (Purchasing, Procurement, Program Purchasing, and Supplier Development) with a $120M budget
Created a KPI database to measure performance in quality, cost, and on-time delivery PHILIPPE ZIETEK
linkedin.com/in/philippe-zietek 805-***-**** ***********@*****.*** Zodiac Aerospace, Issoudun, France
BUSINESS LINE DIRECTOR, Single Aisle & Economy Class/High Density Seats 2012 – 2014
Managed a new Business Line/Unit project for economy class seating in single-aisle airplanes
Developed marketing and sales strategies (bigger volumes, shorter lead times, lower prices, lower weight) and led all engineering activities
Created a new dedicated supply chain with suppliers for Final Assembly Lines (FALs) in 4 continents
Delivered on-time to customers and met targeted profit margin (EBITA) for the company each year SENIOR MANAGER, Program Strategy/Boeing Development 2011 - 2012
Restored Boeing customer relationship to repair strained business relations, leading the company to favorite suppler status
Co-hosted and presented a Supplier Partnerships segment (with Boeing Vice President) at a 2012 Industry Summit with over 200 industry CEOs attending HEAD PROGRAM MANAGER, Program Management Dept. 2005 - 2011
Led a team of Program Managers to $120M in annual sales, using lean process improvement workshops to increase functionality and improve internal processes
Communicated status, sales, and profits with executive teams at Zodiac Aerospace, Boeing, and Airbus
Coordinated Program Management teams for all Boeing Economy and First-Class seating programs
Launched and managed an $80M 787 project, using cross-functional teams to track performance Honeywell Aerospace, Gennevilliers, France
PROGRAM/ENGINEERING MANAGER 2003 - 2005
Led the Vapor Cycle System (VCS) Aerospace Engineering Department, to include product development, technical publications validation
Responsible for Program Management activities (Costs, Planning, Quality) associated with product development.
Directed program teams, customer relations, and reporting within the Honeywell group ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE:
ENGINEER CONSULTANT, Altran Technologies, Paris, France, 2001 – 2003 PROGRAM QUALITY MANAGER, Hurel-Hispano, Meudon-la-Foret, France, 1999 - 2001 EDUCATION
ENS Cachan, Paris, France
Master of Science (MS), Production Processes, 1999 Supméca, Paris, France
Master of Science (MS), Mechanical Engineering, 1999 CERTIFICATIONS:
PMP Certification, Project Management Institute, Paris, France, 2009