Lukas Kocourek
About Lukas Kocourek
Lukas Kocourek is the Faurecia Excellence System and Productivity Manager, specializing in optimizing production efficiency and direct labor costs. He has extensive experience in lean engineering and has worked in various roles at Faurecia and FOXCONN CZ.
Work at Faurecia
Lukas Kocourek has been working at Faurecia since 2017, currently holding the position of Excellance System and Productivity Manager in District Pardubice, Czech Republic. In this role, he specializes in optimizing direct labor costs and identifying areas for cost reduction. He previously served as the Excellance System and Productivity Specialist from 2015 to 2017. Kocourek led the implementation of Automated Guided Vehicles (AGV) at Faurecia, overseeing the project from planning to execution.
Experience at FOXCONN CZ
Before joining Faurecia, Lukas Kocourek worked at FOXCONN CZ from 2009 to 2015. He initially served as an Improvement Engineer for one year and then transitioned to the role of LEAN Engineer, where he worked for five years. His responsibilities included developing and implementing lean storage solutions, calculating proper production batches, and creating storage devices for shop stocks, all aimed at enhancing production efficiency.
Education and Expertise
Lukas Kocourek studied at the University of Pardubice, where he earned a Bachelor's degree in Operational Reliability of Transport Means from 2005 to 2008 and a Master's degree in Transport Engineering and Communications from 2008 to 2011. He also attended SOUZ Chvaletice, completing follow-up courses in mechanization of agriculture and forestry from 2003 to 2005. His educational background is complemented by his expertise in value stream mapping and material flow optimization.
Background in Vocational Training
Kocourek's vocational training includes a focus on automotive mechanics, having studied at SOUT Přelouč from 2000 to 2003, where he achieved qualifications as a car mechanic. This early education provided him with a foundational understanding of mechanical systems, which he has applied throughout his professional career.