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Ronan ALLIBERT

Ronan ALLIBERT

Summary

Experienced, results-driven Managing Director with 25+ years of experience in senior management roles. Possesses a complete framework in streamline operational procedures, departmental function development, and general human resources procedures demonstrated through experience as the Managing Director at Alliance Metal Changzhou Co., ArcelorMittal. Outstanding communicator able to work with diverse colleagues to produce value from KPIs and deliver results on time and under budget.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Managing Director

Alliance Metal Changzhou Co.
03.2016 - Current

Company Overview: Alliance Metal Changzhou, 100% owned by the ArcelorMittal Group, supply of steel fabricated coated parts destined for industries such as medical, automotive, railway and yellow goods as well as for large construction projects. The company is certified with ISO9001, ISO14001, IATF16949, ISO45001 and EN1090-2. 2 workshops of 15000m2 – 300 persons. Https://en.am-cz.com/

  • Led and optimized industrial, commercial, financial, and administrative operations, ensuring full compliance with safety, quality, and cost-efficiency standards.
  • Defined and executed strategic business plans aligned with market needs and company values, driving performance across various business pillars including production, sales, quality, HSE, and corporate image.
  • Spearheaded business development and sustainability initiatives, meeting annual HSE and environmental goals.
  • Drove a strategic transformation initiative, achieving ~2.3x revenue growth from 2016 to present.
  • Oversaw economic and financial KPIs across all controlled entities, ensuring alignment with strategic production, sales, and investment plans.
  • Collaborated with the Management Board on budgeting, policy development, and long-term planning.
  • Reason for seeking new opportunities: After 9 years in the role, ready for fresh challenges and further growth.
  • Report to: CEO Sheet Metal Processing in Europe
  • Subordinates: 9 (Commercial, Purchase, Production, Supply Chain, Engineering, Quality, HR, Finance, IT)

General Manager

Cmf Yantai Hi-Technology Co.
06.2013 - 03.2016

Company Overview: CMF Yantai (WOFE) is a company providing customized machines or solutions for material handling or processing with a specialty in automation, roll bending and welding, particularly for pole masts or for automotive industry. Workshop 2500m2 – 90 persons. ISO9001. http://www.cmfgroup.com/

  • Managed operations for CMF, a manufacturer of custom machines and production lines for automotive, aerospace, and pharmaceutical sectors.
  • Standardized and improved industrial, commercial, financial, and administrative processes, significantly boosting productivity.
  • Expanded business scope and solved complex technical challenges, driving ~30% sales growth from Q1 2014.
  • Diversified offerings by integrating robotics and vision systems into the company’s capabilities.
  • Identified staffing gaps and led recruitment of 10+ employees; built and coached a high-performing team.
  • Reason for leaving the company: opportunity to access a position with a larger scope and challenge combined with my personal will to bring back my wife to her hometown after delivering our child.
  • Report to: CEO/Owner in France
  • Subordinates: 7 (Commercial, Purchase, Technical director, Quality, HR, Finance, Admin)

Technical Manager Gauder Group China

Gauder Group
08.2012 - 06.2013

Production Manager Gauder Group China

Gauder Group
12.2005 - 08.2012

After Sales Manager Setic France

Gauder Group
08.2002 - 12.2005

Technical Assistance Gauder Group China

Gauder Group
05.2001 - 08.2002

Commissioning Engineer Setic France

Gauder Group
08.2000 - 05.2001

Education

Bachelor's Degree - Electronic and Electrical Engineering

University of Stirling
06.2000

Diploma - Génie Industriel et Maintenance

Université Jean Monnet Saint- Etienne
06.1999

Skills

  • Operations management
  • Staff management
  • Production planning
  • Production scheduling
  • Health and safety compliance
  • Cost reduction
  • KPI tracking
  • Strong leadership
  • Strategic execution

LANGUAGES

French (Native)
English (Fluent)
Chinese (Elementary)

Training

  • 2022 Executive Program in Management, (10 days – Shanghai, Skema)
  • 2018/05 Leadership & vision: level 2 (1 week, Luxembourg, ArcelorMittal University)

Timeline

Managing Director

Alliance Metal Changzhou Co.
03.2016 - Current

General Manager

Cmf Yantai Hi-Technology Co.
06.2013 - 03.2016

Technical Manager Gauder Group China

Gauder Group
08.2012 - 06.2013

Production Manager Gauder Group China

Gauder Group
12.2005 - 08.2012

After Sales Manager Setic France

Gauder Group
08.2002 - 12.2005

Technical Assistance Gauder Group China

Gauder Group
05.2001 - 08.2002

Commissioning Engineer Setic France

Gauder Group
08.2000 - 05.2001

Diploma - Génie Industriel et Maintenance

Université Jean Monnet Saint- Etienne

Bachelor's Degree - Electronic and Electrical Engineering

University of Stirling
Ronan ALLIBERT