Michel Audette
About Michel Audette
Michel Audette is the Global Transformation Director at Smiths Detection, with a strong background in business operations and change management. He has over three decades of experience in various leadership roles across Canada and the United Kingdom, demonstrating expertise in operational efficiency and Lean 6 Sigma methodologies.
Current Role at Smiths Detection
Michel Audette serves as the Transformation Director, Global at Smiths Detection, a position he has held since 2018. He is based in Hemel Hempstead, England, United Kingdom. In this role, he focuses on driving transformation initiatives and enhancing operational efficiency across the organization.
Previous Experience at Smiths Detection
Prior to his current role, Michel held several positions at Smiths Detection. He was the Site Head and Director of Operations from 2015 to 2018 in Watford, United Kingdom. He also served as Operations Manager from 2012 to 2015 in Toronto, Canada Area, and briefly as Director of Operations in 2015 in Hemel Hempstead.
Experience at Plastico Industries
Michel worked at Plastico Industries as the Quality Assurance & Process Engineering Manager from 2004 to 2008 in the Kitchener, Canada Area. His role involved overseeing quality assurance processes and engineering practices to ensure product standards.
Education and Certifications
Michel studied at the University of Oxford, where he focused on Business Statistics and achieved a Black Belt in Lean 6 Sigma in 2019. He also attended the Royal Military College of Canada, studying Radio, Television, and Digital Communication, and completed a program in Electronic Engineering at DND.
Background in Operations Management
Michel has extensive experience in operations management, having worked in various roles across multiple organizations. His previous positions include Operations Manager at NIKON METROLOGY and Configuration & Operation Scheduling Manager at L-3 WESCAM. He has a strong focus on transformation and change management.