Eric Charette Bechamp, Ing. MBA
About Eric Charette Bechamp, Ing. MBA
Eric Charette Bechamp is a Technical Director at Cascades, with over 20 years of experience in the manufacturing sector. He has held various roles in sales, engineering, and production management, contributing to significant organizational changes and employee training programs.
Work at Cascades
Eric Charette Bechamp serves as the Directeur Technique at Cascades since 2021. In this role, he focuses on technical leadership within the organization, leveraging his extensive experience in the manufacturing sector. His responsibilities include overseeing technical operations and implementing strategies to enhance productivity and efficiency.
Previous Experience in Sales and Production
Before joining Cascades, Eric worked at AMETEK SURFACE VISION as the Directeur régional des ventes- Canada from 2019 to 2021. He also held positions at Bowater, where he served as Surintendant d'unité de production from 2003 to 2005 and as Ingénieur de procédés from 1995 to 2003. His roles involved managing production units and engineering processes, contributing to operational improvements.
Education and Expertise
Eric holds multiple degrees from Université Laval, including a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry, a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering, and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Gestion des entreprises. He also achieved a Six Sigma Black Belt from Six Sigma Academy in 2008, which underscores his expertise in process optimization and quality management.
Background in Manufacturing and Change Management
With over 20 years of experience in the manufacturing sector, Eric has a strong background in after-sales service, problem-solving, and process optimization. He played a key role in implementing semi-autonomous work teams early in his career, which contributed to significant cultural changes within the organizations he worked for. Additionally, he developed a comprehensive training program for unionized employees, enhancing his skills in change management and team leadership.