Johann Groenewald
About Johann Groenewald
Johann Groenewald serves as the Business Group Supply Chain Director at Faurecia, a position he has held since 2020. His extensive career at Faurecia includes various roles in South Africa and Germany, where he focused on operations and supply chain management.
Current Role as Supply Chain Director
Johann Groenewald serves as the Business Group Supply Chain Director at Faurecia, a position he has held since 2020. He operates from Nanterre, Île-de-France, France. In this role, he oversees supply chain operations, ensuring efficiency and effectiveness in the management of resources and logistics within the organization.
Previous Experience at Faurecia
Johann Groenewald has extensive experience at Faurecia, having worked in various managerial roles. He was the Plant General Manager from 2015 to 2016 in Cape Town, South Africa. Prior to that, he served as Plant Manager from 2011 to 2013 in Uitenhage, South Africa. His career at Faurecia also includes positions such as Director of Operations from 2016 to 2020 and Operations Director / General Manager from 2013 to 2015, all based in South Africa.
Educational Background
Johann Groenewald has a solid educational foundation in logistics and management. He studied at Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, where he earned a National Diploma in Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management. Additionally, he attended Faurecia University, completing programs such as Global Leadership II in 2014, DRIVE - Advanced Leadership in 2016, and Plant Management in 2010. He also obtained an Executive and Management Coaching Certificate from the University of Cape Town from 2019 to 2020.
Career Progression in Operations Management
Johann Groenewald's career in operations management includes significant roles at Faurecia. He worked as Production Control & Logistics Manager from 2004 to 2008 in South Africa and later in Germany as Production Control & Logistics Section Manager & FES&P Senior Manager from 2008 to 2011. His experience spans over 15 years in various capacities, contributing to his expertise in supply chain and operations management.