Thibaut Leclercq

Quality Manager @ Smurfit Westrock Bag-in-box | Manufacturing & Assembly Operations Specialist

San Antonio, Texas, United States

About

👉 Industrial engineer with hands-on experience in quality management, process optimization, and maintenance engineering. I thrive in dynamic environments where I can solve problems, lead teams, and continuously improve operations. 🔎 What drives me? Making processes more efficient and reliable Supporting people to grow and collaborate Finding practical solutions to complex challenges 🌍 My career has taken me from France to Italy and now to the United States — and every step has taught me resilience, adaptability, and the power of teamwork. ✅ Key skills: • Quality inspection & internal audits • Project management & team leadership • Lean manufacturing & continual improvement • Root cause analysis & problem solving

Experience

  • Smurfit Westrock (6 yrs 10 mos)
    • Quality Manager – Manufacturing & Assembly Operations
      Jul 2024 - Present · 2 yrs

      Leading quality systems and continuous improvement initiatives for manufacturing and assembly operations. Key responsibilities: - Overseeing quality control processes and internal audits - Managing product inspections and ensuring compliance with global standards (ISO, FSSC) - Driving continuous improvement and root cause analysis - Leading quality KPI monitoring and reporting to senior management.

    • Process Engineer – Industrial Manufacturing
      Jan 2023 - Jul 2024 · 1 yr 7 mos

      Improved manufacturing processes and production efficiency within injection molding and assembly operations. Key achievements: - Projects management for process optimization and new equipment - Deployment of best practices to enhance productivity and reduce scrap - Cross-functional collaboration with production and quality team

    • Process Engineer – Industrial Operations (International Assignment)
      Sep 2022 - Jan 2023 · 5 mos

      Short-term international assignment focused on process improvement projects in plastic injection molding. Key contributions: - Analyzed and optimized production processes - Supported continuous improvement initiatives - Promoted teamwork and knowledge transfer across international sites

  • Defta Group (Essômes-sur-Marne, Picardie, France · On-site)
    • Maintenance technician
      Jun 2018 - Aug 2018 · 3 mos

      Performed preventive maintenance on 600T stamping presses and conducted curative interventions to ensure continuous equipment reliability. Key responsibilities: Carried out mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic maintenance tasks Troubleshot equipment issues and conducted root cause analysis Contributed to reliability improvements and machine uptime

    • Maintenance technician
      Apr 2018 - Jun 2018 · 3 mos

      Supported maintenance teams by performing corrective, preventive, and improvement-focused maintenance operations on industrial equipment.

  • Production line operator at GROUPE POCHET (Pochet du Courval - Qualipac - Aura - Solev)
    Jul 2017 - Aug 2017 · 2 mos

    Worked on production lines for luxury packaging components. Key tasks: Sorting parts and preparing shipments for clients Performing basic preventive maintenance on production equipment Ensuring product quality and packaging standards

  • Youth Group Activity Leader (Seasonal) at 4CB Communauté de commune
    Jul 2016 - Aug 2016 · 2 mos

    Supervised and organized activities for children aged 4 to 12 in a summer camp environment. Responsibilities: Planned and led recreational activities Ensured safety and well-being of children Fostered teamwork and group dynamics

  • Maintenance technician at Defta Group
    Mar 2016 - Apr 2016 · 2 mos