Pascal PILLON: Founder, CEO in Vancouver, BC
Pascal PILLON

Founder, CEO
Vancouver | CA
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Work experience

DROPLET
Founder, CEO | 06/2017 - Current
Droplet started as a personal project to design and build a modern teardrop trailer. My role is:
* Design
* Create BOM for future production
* Source and negotiate material, source production partners
* Write work instructions
* Create marketing strategy
* Promote brand and sales
* Manage website
Method
Operations Manager | 11/2015 - 09/2016
Coordinate, manage and monitor the workings of production, scheduling, shipping, logistic departments.
Plan effective strategies for the financial well being of the company. Create KPI tracking system. Analyse productivity, on time delivery, NCP and implement improvement programs. Ensure quality of products. Manage quality and quantity of employee productivity.
Improve processes using Lean Manufacturing tools. Formulate and implement policies and procedures to maximize output. Organize plant layout for efficiency. Monitor adherence to rules and procedures. Introduce sustainable Lean concepts. Put in place a 5S and Kanban system. Manage maintenance of equipment and machinery. Ensure safety procedures and policies.
Plan the use of human resources. Organize recruitment and placement of required staff. Delegate tasks and accountabilities. Establish work schedules. Supervise staff. Monitor and evaluate performance.
Facilitate coordination and communication with Engineering and sales de
Zodiac Hurricane
Production Manager, head designer | 09/2010 - 11/2015
Tube shop Production Manager -17 employees-3M$
ZODIAC HURRICANE (Delta, BC) Since September 2010
Link : http://www.zodiacmilpro.com/hurricane-ribs.php
Company specialised in professional boat design.
Schedule production. Assign resources to production day priority,
Ensure meeting standard costs and deadlines,
Set-up shop for quality (ISO 9001:2008 certification), productivity and lean manufacturing (Kanban system, 5S, tooling, set-up, material flow, …),
Control employee knowledge of process and procedure,
Review production performance,
Design tooling for efficient, safe, lean manufacturing,
Supply chain management. Maintain close communication with Store and Purchasing to secure production,
Troubleshoot production problems.
Zodiac Hurricane
Design engineer | 05/2008 - 09/2010
In charge of the Air Holding and tube accessories improvement and R&D,
Air collar design of up to $500.000 boat on Solidworks and Autocad,
Maintain drawing database.
Troubleshoot production problems.
CSL plastics
Manufacturing engineer | 07/2007 - 05/2008
Link : http://www.cslplastics.com/
Company specialised in plastic vacuum thermoforming.
Manage new projects (sailing boat, cushioning mats,..),
Define new production process, Design production line for best efficiency.
3D Design of tool and jigs on Solidworks,
Follow sampling, lead tests, write or validate test reports,
Ensure quality development process meeting costs and deadlines.
ZODIAC POOL CARE
Product improvement engineer | 04/2004 - 07/2006
Improve electric cleaners for worldwide markets. Evaluate failure sources, find and sample marketable solutions. Design on Solidworks, calculate on Cosmos, simulate on Moldflow, manage technical assistants, organize BOM and ensure quality development process.
STREAM sarl
Business associate and technical director | 01/2001 - 03/2004
Business management, project management, design.
Design and organize production of NEXT and GENETRIX inflatable kites (3 ranges, 12 models) and associated products. Wind tunnel researches, CAD design (Rhino3D, solidworks), CAD drawings (Autocad2000), field tests, sampling in China.
Creation of AIR-MADE, stand alone inflatable structures. Design, prototyping and production.
FFV
Engineering technician | 07/1996 - 08/1997
Designed and manufactured custom composite parts for performance sailboats.
Mast, dagger boards, compass supports, rudders, ....
Worked with vaacum formed Pre-preg Carbon fiber along with standard glass and epoxy resins.
Work involved mould design, machining, manufacturing.