Cholet Damien
About Cholet Damien
Damien Cholet is a seasoned plant manager with extensive experience in the automotive industry, currently overseeing operations at Faurecia since 2017. He has held various managerial roles at Faurecia and Renault, demonstrating a strong background in production and lean manufacturing.
Current Role at Faurecia
Cholet Damien has been serving as the Plant Manager at Faurecia since 2017. In this role, he oversees plant operations, ensuring efficiency and productivity within the facility. Additionally, he has held the position of Lean Manufacturing Manager since 2016, focusing on optimizing processes and reducing waste. His experience in these roles contributes to the overall operational success of the plant located in Nanterre, Île-de-France, France.
Previous Experience at Faurecia
Prior to his current roles, Cholet Damien worked at Faurecia in various capacities. He served as the Deputy Plant Manager for one year in Nanterre from 2015 to 2016. Before that, he was the Production Manager in Louisville, Kentucky, United States, from 2012 to 2015. His extensive experience at Faurecia spans over a decade, where he also held the position of Production and Maintenance Manager from 2001 to 2012 in Oust, Occitanie, France.
Early Career at Renault
Cholet Damien began his career at Renault, where he worked as a Maintenance Engineer from 1996 to 1999. He then transitioned to the role of Industrial Engineer from 1999 to 2001 in Guyancourt, Île-de-France, France. His foundational experience at Renault provided him with critical engineering skills that he later applied in his roles at Faurecia.
Education and Engineering Background
Cholet Damien studied at ICAM - Institut Catholique d'Arts et Métiers, where he earned a Master of Engineering degree from 1990 to 1995. This educational background equipped him with the technical knowledge and skills necessary for his engineering and management roles in the automotive industry.