Francis Adam
About Francis Adam
Francis Adam serves as the Digital Transformation Operation Director at Faurecia, where he manages the digital transformation of 80 seating plants worldwide. He has extensive experience in operations management across various companies in the automotive sector, including Magneti Marelli and Valeo.
Current Role at Faurecia
Francis Adam serves as the Digital Transformation Operation Director at Faurecia, a position he has held since 2017. In this role, he manages the digital transformation of 80 seating plants worldwide. His focus is on integrating the latest digitalization and automation technologies into supply chain and manufacturing processes. Additionally, he has been the Supply Chain Design Director at Faurecia since 2015, contributing to the optimization of supply chain operations.
Previous Experience in Operations Management
Prior to his current role, Francis Adam held various positions in operations management. He worked at Magneti Marelli as the Directeur Operation France from 2008 to 2011. Before that, he was the Directeur Operation France Aftermarket at Arvin Meritor Exhaust Systems from 2004 to 2008. His experience also includes roles at Valeo, where he was Responsable UAP stamping & cutting from 1998 to 2002, and Directeur Fonderie from 2002 to 2004.
Education and Expertise
Francis Adam studied at the Institut national polytechnique de Lorraine, where he focused on Productique and achieved a DESS degree from 1988 to 1991. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in operations management and digital transformation within the automotive industry.
Focus on Digital Transformation and Collaboration
In his current role, Francis Adam aims to eliminate non-value-added activities by leveraging advanced technologies to improve performance and competitiveness. He collaborates with universities and new partners to deploy new standards based on solid and accurate data. This collaboration enhances system robustness and enables real-time decision-making within the organization.
Career Progression in the Automotive Industry
Francis Adam's career in the automotive industry spans several key positions. He worked at Magna Donnelly as Directeur Production & Logistique from 1994 to 1998 and served as Just In Time Activity Director at Faurecia from 2011 to 2015. His diverse experience across various companies and roles has contributed to his extensive knowledge in operations and supply chain management.