Jean Francois Paolozzi
About Jean Francois Paolozzi
Jean Francois Paolozzi serves as the Industrial and Operations Director for the Emerging Market Division at Faurecia, where he has worked since 2019. He holds a degree in Material Chemistry from Polytech'Paris-UPMC and has extensive experience in manufacturing engineering and plant management across various international locations.
Current Role at Faurecia
Jean Francois Paolozzi serves as the Industrial and Operations Director for the Emerging Market Division at Faurecia. He has held this position since 2019, contributing to the company's strategic initiatives in manufacturing and operations. His role involves overseeing industrial performance and implementing operational strategies tailored to emerging markets.
Previous Experience at Faurecia
Paolozzi has extensive experience at Faurecia, having held multiple roles over the years. He worked as the OES Industrial Strategy for the Europe division for seven months in 2011. He also served as the Responsable Unité Autonome de Production from 2003 to 2005 and as the Plant Recovery and Transformation Management lead in Thailand for three months in 2012. His roles have included managing plant operations and leading recovery efforts across various locations.
Education and Expertise
Paolozzi studied Material Chemistry at Polytech'Paris-UPMC, where he earned his engineering degree from 1992 to 1995. He also studied Chimie/Biochimie at Université Pierre et Marie Curie, achieving a DEUG from 1990 to 1992. His academic background supports his specialization in manufacturing engineering, with expertise in injection, epoxy, and fiberglass winding.
Manufacturing and Lean Techniques
Paolozzi has implemented lean manufacturing techniques to enhance global industrial performance at Faurecia. His focus on performance improvement through people development and shopfloor governance has been a significant aspect of his career. He has managed multi-site plant operations and has experience in plant turnaround operations across diverse international contexts.
Career History
Before joining Faurecia, Paolozzi worked at Federal-Mogul as Responsable UAP from 2001 to 2003 and at Delphi as a Manufacturing Engineer from 1995 to 2001. His career includes roles that have required him to manage operations in various countries, including France, Thailand, and the Czech Republic, demonstrating his capability in international manufacturing environments.