Bernard Blanchet

Director of Business Operations

Brussels Metropolitan Area

About

I have over 30 years of experience in manufacturing, project management, marketing, business development and operations management in semiconductor industry with a focus on the automotive and industrial markets. As the Director of Business Operations at onsemi, a leading supplier of semiconductor solutions, I manage the external manufacturing operations and lead the cost reduction programs for a business group. SOLVING COMPLEX CHALLENGES I enjoy to solve challenging problems. I'm most satisfied to use learned skills to deliver measurable results. GLOBAL FOCUS Working in different functions has provided me broad international experience. I drive effective multinational teams to deliver remarkable improvements in global business operating performance. CHANGE AGENT I drive significant cost reduction with a methodical approach, focusing on issue identification & resolution, stakeholder communication, resource optimization, and implementation of proven business processes. TEAM MENTALITY I am a collaborative leader who values teamwork, innovation, and customer satisfaction.

Experience

  • onsemi (17 yrs 6 mos)
    • Director of Business Operations
      Apr 2019 - Present · 7 yrs 3 mos

      Manage External Manufacturing Operations Identify and lead Cost Reduction Programs for a Business Group

    • Business Operations Management for Automotive
      Sep 2016 - Mar 2019 · 2 yrs 7 mos

      Drive daily operations efficiency for Automotive Business Unit

    • Regional Marketing Manager for Automotive
      Sep 2010 - Aug 2016 · 6 yrs

  • AMIS (Belgium)
    • Marketing Manager
      Sep 2006 - Dec 2008 · 2 yrs 4 mos

    • Program Manager
      Jan 2005 - Aug 2006 · 1 yr 8 mos

  • Consultant in Strategy & Marketing at B2B consulting
    Jan 2003 - Dec 2004 · 2 yrs

  • Atmel Corporation (France)
    • Project Office Manager
      Dec 1998 - Oct 2002 · 3 yrs 11 mos

    • Industrial Project Manager
      May 1996 - Nov 1998 · 2 yrs 7 mos

  • Deputy Production Manager at Atmel Corporation
    Sep 1994 - Mar 1996 · 1 yr 7 mos