Benjamin Lebas
About Benjamin Lebas
Benjamin Lebas is a Deputy Plant Manager at Faurecia in Columbus, Indiana, with a background in process optimization and business development. He has held various roles at Faurecia since 2013 and has contributed to operational efficiency and positive labor relations within the plant.
Current Role at Faurecia
Benjamin Lebas serves as the Deputy Plant Manager at Faurecia in Columbus, Indiana, since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing plant operations and ensuring adherence to quality standards. He contributes to the implementation of the Faurecia Excellence System, which focuses on enhancing operational efficiency. His responsibilities also include supporting social climate and labor relations within the plant, fostering a positive work environment.
Previous Experience at Faurecia
Prior to his current position, Benjamin held several roles at Faurecia. He worked as an Operations Manager from 2018 to 2021, managing day-to-day operations in the Columbus facility. He also served as a Plant Launch Team Leader and FES Specialist from 2013 to 2015, where he coordinated actions for plant readiness for new launches and conducted internal audits. Additionally, he was a FES & Productivity Specialist from 2016 to 2018, focusing on process optimization.
Experience at TDE Group
Benjamin Lebas worked at TDE Group as the Process Optimization Team Lead and Business Development Manager from 2015 to 2016. His role involved optimizing processes to enhance operational performance and contributing to business development initiatives on a worldwide scale.
Educational Background
Benjamin Lebas has a strong educational background in engineering and logistics. He studied Industrial Engineering at Université de Technologie de Troyes, earning a Master's degree. He also completed a DUT in Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management at Université de Nice-Sophia Antipolis. Additionally, he participated in an Erasmus semester at Vilnius Gediminas Technical University, focusing on industrial systems.
Early Career Experience
Benjamin's early career includes various roles that provided foundational experience. He worked as a Logistic Engineer Intern at Manoir Industries Group in 2012 and held positions at Dress Code and Pierre & Vacances in 2010. These roles involved customer service and logistics, contributing to his overall skill set in operations and management.