Heunet Nicolas
About Heunet Nicolas
Heunet Nicolas serves as the Directeur D'usine Verre Sodocalcique at Arc, where he has worked since 2021. He has a background in Mechanical Engineering and extensive experience in optimizing production processes and leading teams in the glass manufacturing industry.
Current Role at Arc
Heunet Nicolas currently serves as Directeur d'Usine Verre Sodocalcique at Arc, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing operations in the soda-lime glass production facility located in Arques, Hauts-de-France, France. His responsibilities include defining the annual budget and investment plan to meet performance objectives while ensuring compliance with safety and environmental standards.
Previous Positions at Arc
Heunet Nicolas has held multiple positions at Arc prior to his current role. He worked as Ingénieur Calcul numérique from 2002 to 2006, followed by Chef de Projet Innovation Produits/Procédés from 2006 to 2009. He then served as Responsable Bureau d'Etudes et de l'Atelier de Préparation des Ecrans et des Emaux from 2014 to 2016, and as Responsable du Plan de transformation de l'Unité Autonome de Production Décor from 2016 to 2017. He also led the Unité Autonome de Production Décor from 2017 to 2021.
Education and Expertise
Heunet Nicolas studied Mechanical Engineering at Ecole Centrale Lille, where he completed a DEA from 2000 to 2001. He furthered his education at Université de Valenciennes et du Hainaut-Cambrésis, earning a DESS in Modeling, Virtual Environments and Simulation from 2001 to 2002. His educational background supports his expertise in engineering and production management.
Professional Experience Before Arc
Before joining Arc, Heunet Nicolas gained experience in the engineering field at Alstom Transport as an Ingénieur de recherche for six months in 2001, and at PSA Peugeot Citroën as an Ingénieur d'études from 2001 to 2002. These roles contributed to his foundational skills in engineering and project management.
Key Contributions and Leadership
Heunet Nicolas plays a significant role in implementing industrial policy within Arc. He has optimized production processes by integrating three soda-lime glass production units, which improved performance, quality, and cost-efficiency. He also leads teams through transformation and generational renewal, focusing on fostering positive social relations within the workplace.