Patrick De Bruyne

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Quality enabler in Strategy and Digitalization @ Volvo Group Logistics
Ghent, BE
Patrick De Bruyne's Location
Ghent Metropolitan Area, Belgium
About Patrick De Bruyne

Manager with 30+ years of experience in Automotive Product Development, Supply Chain, Aftermarket, Quality, and Operations. My main strengths are managing complexity, action oriented, customer focussed, global perspective, adaptability, optimize work processes, collaborates, Situational adaptability, build effective teams.My philosophy in working with my team is starting from what motivates and drives them. An open and clear communication is key. The input and views of my team are valuable to me.

Patrick De Bruyne's Current Company Details
Volvo Group Logistics

Volvo Group Logistics

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Quality enabler in Strategy and Digitalization
Ghent, BE
Patrick De Bruyne Work Experience Details
  • Volvo Group Logistics
    Quality Enabler In Strategy And Digitalization
    Volvo Group Logistics
    Ghent, Be
  • Volvo Trucks
    Cpm Deployment And Change Manager. Industry 4.0 Transformation. Global Logistics
    Volvo Trucks
    Ghent, Be
  • Volvo Trucks
    Cpm Deployment & Change Manager. Industry 4.0 Transformation. Global Logistics
    Volvo Trucks Jan 2018 - Present
    Global
  • Volvo Trucks
    Acting Direct Customer Adaptation For Europe & Brazil Manufacturing
    Volvo Trucks May 2017 - Present
    Ghent
    Lead and coordinate the network of Customer Adaptation Directors in the different plants for Customer Adaptation and special vehicles.Drive the regional actions and implement industrial standards to foster regional synergies and QDC performances. Cross functional way of working.Set local and regional targets.Drive harmonization and capture synergies.
  • Volvo Trucks
    Project Leader Customer Adaption Optimization And Flexibility
    Volvo Trucks Aug 2016 - Apr 2017
    Ghent
    Lead project towards best practice in all Customer Adaptation plants in Europe and Brazil.Incorporate flexibility tools to level the necessary resources to secure process performanceduring changing workload demands and keeping efficiency. Create and optimize workforce flexibility tools.
  • Volvo Trucks
    Plant Logistics Director And Customer Adaptation
    Volvo Trucks Jan 2013 - Aug 2016
    Gent Area, Belgium
    Improve the performance in logistics considerable in quality, cost and delivery.Conversion from traditional logistics to lean logistics.Change the logistic support system.Direct the logistic requirements towards the logistic inbound.
  • Volvo Trucks
    Director European Manufacturing Logistics
    Volvo Trucks Dec 2010 - Mar 2013
    Ghent, Belgium
    Lead plant logistics including; Supply Chain management, Program and planning, Logistic Engineering and Customer Adaptation.
  • Volvo Trucks
    Operational Support Director
    Volvo Trucks Aug 2007 - Dec 2010
    Ghent, Belgium
    Lead operations for Material Handling, Volvo Fitting Center, Office support and Process Maintenance.
  • Volvo Trucks
    Plant Quality Director
    Volvo Trucks Aug 2003 - Aug 2007
    Gent Area, Belgium
    Quality assure the assembly process within the Ghent plant.Management systems, ISO 9001.
  • Volvo Trucks
    Quality Director, Heavy Duty Trucks
    Volvo Trucks Jun 2002 - Jun 2003
    Gothenburg, Sweden
    Responsible to quality assure the product development process for Heavy Duty Trucks.
  • Volvo Trucks
    Project Manager Warranty On Corporate Level
    Volvo Trucks May 2001 - May 2002
    Gothenburg, Sweden
    Define the activities in all areas of the company to reduce the overall warranty cost.Follow-up all the activities for implementation.Define and motivate the investments.Govern the project on corporate level with all business areas.
  • Volvo Trucks
    Manager Engineering Power-Train, Cab And Electrical Systems For Medium Duty Trucks
    Volvo Trucks Nov 2000 - May 2001
    Gent Area, Belgium
    Lead a team of product development professionals.Guarantee the product change process.
  • Volvo Trucks
    Quality Case Manager And Market Responsible For Medium Trucks
    Volvo Trucks Aug 1997 - Oct 2000
    Gent Area, Belgium
    Manage the overall quality level and warranty of Medium Duty trucks.Prioritize and define the actions within a team to address the quality cases.Actively manage service and warranty issues for Scandinavia, UK and International markets.
  • Volvo Trucks
    Complete Vehicle Test Manager Medium Duty Trucks
    Volvo Trucks Nov 1992 - Jul 1997
    Gent Area, Belgium
    Execute and coordinate all verifications and certification testing on complete vehicles and components on medium duty trucks.Secure the product development verification scope within projects.Define the testing criteria with the requester.Contracting external test facilities.
  • Volvo Trucks
    Product Development On Electronics Systems And Components On Medium Duty Trucks
    Volvo Trucks Oct 1988 - Nov 1992
    Gent Area, Belgium
    Introduction of new electrical and electronic systems.Develop new introduction and maintain the component with suppliers and purchasing.Define testing requirements and conduct.Administrate the structure in the systems.Maintain the quality on customer feedback.
  • Volvo Trucks
    Volvo Parts Student Job
    Volvo Trucks Jul 1982 - Aug 1982
    Gent Area, Belgium
    Order picker bulk material.

Patrick De Bruyne Skills

Supply Chain Management Lean Manufacturing Kaizen Supply Chain Optimization 5s Continuous Improvement Production Planning Supply Chain Supply Management Value Stream Mapping Mrp Warehouse Management Materials Management Demand Planning People Management Test Management Noise Control Emc Compliance Automotive Engineering Warranty

Patrick De Bruyne Education Details

  • Katholieke Industriële Hogeschool Oost-Vlaanderen (Kiho)
    Katholieke Industriële Hogeschool Oost-Vlaanderen (Kiho)
    Electrical, Electronics And Communications Engineering

Frequently Asked Questions about Patrick De Bruyne

What company does Patrick De Bruyne work for?

Patrick De Bruyne works for Volvo Group Logistics

What is Patrick De Bruyne's role at the current company?

Patrick De Bruyne's current role is Quality enabler in Strategy and Digitalization.

What schools did Patrick De Bruyne attend?

Patrick De Bruyne attended Katholieke Industriële Hogeschool Oost-Vlaanderen (Kiho).

What skills is Patrick De Bruyne known for?

Patrick De Bruyne has skills like Supply Chain Management, Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, Supply Chain Optimization, 5s, Continuous Improvement, Production Planning, Supply Chain, Supply Management, Value Stream Mapping, Mrp, Warehouse Management.

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