Yassin MEKDAD

• Full P&L management of a $34M+ revenue business unit with direct accountability for financial results, budget
management, and cost control.
• Led both operations and commercial/sales teams, aligning production strategy with revenue growth targets.
• Achieved +20% productivity improvement through process optimization, automation initiatives, and lean
manufacturing practices.
• Reduced workforce costs by -13.8% while sustaining output levels and maintaining profitability targets.
• Improved OEE to 94%, achieving best-in-class efficiency across all production lines.
• Led ERP digital transformation: implemented Microsoft Dynamics 365, enabling real-time financial and
operational reporting.
• Co-led a strategic joint venture project with an international partner: defined CAPEX, product portfolio, and
P&L forecasts through 2030.
• Drove stakeholder management across business development, finance, and operations to support strategic
expansion.

• Directed 11 production lines across 5 departments: R&D, Production, Maintenance, QHSE, and Warehouse.
• Managed operational budget including CAPEX planning and EUR 1.5M OPEX maintenance budget while
ensuring profitability targets.
• Implemented cross-departmental performance systems to strengthen workforce planning, leadership
accountability, and team capabilities.
• Optimized supply chain and production planning to reduce downtime and increase capacity utilization.

• Achieved multiple plant certifications (ISO 9001, ISO 22000, ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001) while simultaneously
driving productivity improvement programs and reducing non-conformance costs.
• Led cross-functional continuous improvement initiatives reducing operational waste and production costs;
mentored internal auditors and QSE officers to embed a performance-driven compliance culture.
◦ Optimized production line efficiency through Lean practices and OEE monitoring, achieving consistent
output targets while controlling manufacturing costs across multiple product categories.

• Managed production operations and workforce; optimized production lines, reduced cycle times,
and implemented lean practices.
• Led quality management systems achieving ISO 9001 & ISO 22000 certifications.
• Promoted to — oversaw full factory operations, CAPEX & OPEX management,
and drove profitability growth.
• Defined production goals, improved capacity utilization, and developed a high-performing supervisory team. Designed long-term financial forecasts through 2030 including CAPEX planning, product mix strategy,
P&L projections board-level decision-making. Structured and negotiated joint venture opportunities with international partners to expand market presence
and revenue base. Aligned sales, operations, and financial planning to deliver measurable and sustainable business expansion
across multiple markets.