Gabriela Larratea
About Gabriela Larratea
Gabriela Larratea is a FES Auditor specializing in Lean Manufacturing at Faurecia, where she has worked since 2021. She has a background in chemical engineering and has held various roles in manufacturing and engineering, contributing to continuous improvement and the implementation of production principles across a global network.
Work at Faurecia
Gabriela Larratea has held multiple roles at Faurecia, starting as an Analista de Ingeniería de manufactura in 2018 for seven months in Uruguay. She later served as Production & Engineering Manager from 2019 to 2020 for one year. Currently, she works as a FES Auditor specializing in Lean Manufacturing since 2021 in Nanterre, Isla de Francia, Francia. In her current role, she conducts regular audits across more than 260 sites in 35 countries to ensure the effective implementation of Lean Manufacturing principles.
Experience at SKF Group
Before her tenure at Faurecia, Gabriela Larratea worked at SKF Group as a Regional Technical Analyst from 2014 to 2017 for three years in Uruguay. In this position, she focused on proposing and implementing continuous improvements based on identified processes and opportunities within the organization. Her experience at SKF Group contributed to her expertise in engineering and manufacturing processes.
Education and Expertise
Gabriela Larratea studied at Universidad de la República, where she pursued a degree in Ingeniería química. She completed her studies and achieved the title of Ingeniero quimico in 2018, after seven years of education. Her academic background provides a strong foundation for her roles in engineering and manufacturing, particularly in Lean Manufacturing practices.
Lean Manufacturing Initiatives
In her role as FES Auditor at Faurecia, Gabriela Larratea is responsible for providing coaching and guidance to facilitate the deployment of Faurecia Excellence System production principles. She identifies good practices within the organization and facilitates their exchange across the Faurecia Group, contributing to the overall efficiency and effectiveness of Lean Manufacturing initiatives.