Jay Mehta
About Jay Mehta
Jay Mehta serves as the Faurecia Excellence System Coordinator, specializing in Operations Excellence across various functions at Faurecia in Bengaluru, India. With a background in engineering and operations management, he has contributed to productivity improvements and lean manufacturing initiatives since 2021.
Work at Faurecia
Jay Mehta currently serves as the Faurecia Excellence System Coordinator at Faurecia, a position he has held since 2021 in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India. In this role, he provides expertise and coaching in Operations Excellence across various functions, including Safety, Quality, and Production Control. He is responsible for ensuring Direct Labor Efficiency and Productivity by establishing shop floor standards and implementing lean principles. Additionally, he animates improvement plans to align Operations KPIs with P&L targets and conducts productivity workshops at both plant and global levels.
Previous Experience
Before his current role, Jay Mehta worked at Faurecia as an Operations and Business Development Executive from 2020 to 2021 in Paris, Ile-de-France, France. He also held the position of Lean Manufacturing Intern at Faurecia from 2019 to 2020, where he gained valuable experience in lean practices. Earlier in his career, he worked as an Engineering Intern at Shanti Construction Co. in 2017 for six months in Jamnagar Area, India.
Education and Expertise
Jay Mehta holds a Master of Science in Operation Management from Montpellier Business School, which he completed from 2018 to 2020. He also earned a Bachelor of Engineering from Gujarat Technological University, Ahmedabad, from 2014 to 2017. Additionally, he has a Diploma in Civil Engineering from Government Polytechnic College, which he studied from 2010 to 2014. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in operations and lean manufacturing.
Lean Manufacturing Mindset
In his role at Faurecia, Jay Mehta acts as an active change agent by promoting a Lean Manufacturing Mindset on site. His efforts include conducting and participating in productivity workshops aimed at improving operational efficiency. By implementing lean principles, he contributes to enhancing overall productivity and aligning operational goals with business objectives.