Eric Le Navenec
About Eric Le Navenec
Eric Le Navenec serves as the Deputy Operations Director at Bodycote in France, where he has worked since 2020 after a 29-year tenure as Factory Director. He applies PDCA methodology and lean management practices to enhance operational efficiency across six automotive plants.
Current Role at Bodycote
Eric Le Navenec serves as the Directeur opérationnel adjoint at Bodycote since 2020. In this role, he is responsible for managing six automotive plants across France. He implements group strategies and coordinates with various support services to enhance operational efficiency. Eric utilizes the PDCA (Plan-Do-Check-Act) methodology in daily operations to improve team performance and achieve strategic goals.
Previous Experience at Bodycote
Prior to his current position, Eric worked at Bodycote as Directeur usine from 1991 to 2020, accumulating 29 years of experience within the organization. His long tenure at Bodycote reflects his deep understanding of the company's operations and his commitment to its objectives. During this time, he engaged in risk analysis and lean management practices to optimize operational processes.
Educational Background
Eric Le Navenec has a robust educational background in engineering and management. He studied at CESI ORLEANS, where he achieved a Master's degree in Management from 2016 to 2018. He also obtained a Diplôme d'ingénieur in Metallurgy from IPF Toulouse, studying from 2008 to 2018. Earlier, he completed a BTS in Traitements Thermiques et Métallographie at Lycée Franklin Rosevelt à REIMS from 1989 to 1991. Additionally, he earned a Baccalauréat in Technological Mechanical Construction F1 from 1987 to 1989.
Teaching Role at ENSICAEN
Since 2014, Eric has been an Intervenant at ENSICAEN, a public engineering school and research center located in Caen. In this role, he contributes to the education and training of future engineers, sharing his extensive industry knowledge and experience with students.
Operational Management Skills
Eric Le Navenec engages in the development and monitoring of key performance indicators to ensure alignment with company objectives. He facilitates brainstorming sessions to foster innovation and problem-solving within his team. His expertise in risk analysis and lean management practices supports his efforts to optimize operational efficiency across the plants he manages.