Pierre Andre Hyernard
About Pierre Andre Hyernard
Pierre Andre Hyernard serves as the Director of Risk Management and Program Quality for Faurecia Seating, where he has worked since 2013. He has extensive experience in quality management and operations, having held various leadership roles at Faurecia and Valeo over several decades.
Current Role at Faurecia
Pierre Andre Hyernard serves as the Director of Risk Management and Program Quality for Faurecia Seating. He has held this position since 2013, operating out of Nanterre. In this role, he focuses on identifying and mitigating risks while ensuring the quality of programs within the seating division.
Previous Positions at Faurecia
Hyernard has held multiple positions at Faurecia prior to his current role. He was the Mechanism Division Quality Director from 2008 to 2013 in Caligny, the SPG Quality Operation Director from 2007 to 2008 in Nanterre, and the Industrial Plant Director from 2005 to 2007 in Brières les Scellés. He also served as Plant Manager in Brières les Scellés from 2004 to 2005.
Education and Training
Hyernard studied at the Ecole nationale d'ingénieurs de Metz, where he focused on Mechanical, Production, Electronic, and Civil Engineering, earning his engineering degree from 1980 to 1984. He also completed Lean Manufacturing training at Valeo from 1989 to 2004 and attended INSEAD Cedep for 11 months in 1991.
Innovations and Contributions
Hyernard has implemented several initiatives to enhance program quality and efficiency at Faurecia. He introduced virtual reality and rapid modeling during development phases and created a 'Transversalization' tool to improve company processes. Additionally, he developed a quality, HSE, and operations e-learning training system utilized by two business groups at Faurecia.
Crisis Management Expertise
Hyernard has demonstrated expertise in crisis management at Faurecia by managing several critical crises with minimal financial impact. His ability to navigate these situations showcases his skills in communication strategy and risk mitigation.