Sylvain Bricault
About Sylvain Bricault
Sylvain Bricault is the General Director at Domtar, where he has worked since 2018, and has extensive experience in operations management, maintenance, and engineering across various roles in the manufacturing sector.
Work at Domtar
Sylvain Bricault has held multiple positions at Domtar, demonstrating a progressive career within the company. He began as W8 Operation Coordinator in Windsor from 2006 to 2007. He then served as Maintenance Manager from 2013 to 2015, followed by a role as Operation Manager from 2015 to 2016. Since 2018, he has been the General Manager in Windsor, Québec, and has also held the same title in Nekoosa, Wisconsin, since 2016. His roles have involved overseeing operations and maintenance, contributing to the company's operational efficiency.
Experience at Bridgestone
Before joining Domtar, Sylvain Bricault worked at Bridgestone in various capacities. He started as Engineering Superintendent for 10 months in 2007, followed by a six-month stint as Maintenance Superintendent in 2008. He then transitioned to Production Manager from 2008 to 2012, and later served as Operations Manager for one year in 2012 to 2013. His experience at Bridgestone involved managing large teams and ensuring operational effectiveness.
Education and Expertise
Sylvain Bricault studied at Université de Sherbrooke, where he earned a Diplôme d'ingénieur in Mechanical Engineering from 1991 to 1995. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his extensive experience in operations, maintenance, and engineering management. He possesses a deep understanding of global manufacturing challenges and advocates for continuous improvement within organizations.
Leadership and Management Style
Bricault emphasizes safety, teamwork, collaboration, and integrity as essential elements for success in his leadership roles. He has extensive experience managing large teams, including 1000 unionized employees and 95 staff members. His management approach focuses on ensuring that the right individuals address the right problems at the appropriate level and time, fostering an environment of continuous improvement.