Michal Cicmanec
About Michal Cicmanec
Michal Cicmanec is a Production Manager with extensive experience in the automotive industry, currently working at Faurecia in Slovakia. He holds a Master's degree in Industrial Engineering and has held various managerial roles at companies such as Groupe PSA and Gestamp.
Current Role at Faurecia
Michal Cicmanec currently holds the position of Production Manager at Faurecia, a role he has occupied since 2022. In this capacity, he oversees production processes and ensures operational efficiency within the organization. His experience in the automotive industry contributes to his effectiveness in managing production activities.
Previous Experience at Groupe PSA
Prior to his current role, Michal Cicmanec worked at Groupe PSA in various capacities. He served as a Project Manufacturing Manager in the Press shop from 2007 to 2009, followed by a role as Production-Logistic Manager from 2009 to 2016. He also worked as a Lean Manufacturing PSA Excellent System specialist from 2016 to 2017. His extensive tenure at Groupe PSA provided him with a deep understanding of manufacturing processes and logistics.
Experience at Gestamp and ŠVEC GROUP
Michal Cicmanec worked as Operations Manager in the Press shop at Gestamp from 2017 to 2020. After that, he served as Executive Director at ŠVEC GROUP from 2020 to 2022. These roles enhanced his leadership skills and operational management expertise within the manufacturing sector.
Educational Background
Michal Cicmanec has a strong educational background in engineering and pedagogy. He earned a Master's degree in Industrial Engineering from Slovenská technická univerzita v Bratislave, studying from 1998 to 2003. Additionally, he completed Basic Pedagogical Studies focusing on Teaching of Technical Subjects from 2001 to 2003. Earlier, he attended Obchodná akadémia, J. G. Tajovského 25 in Banská Bystrica, where he studied Business economics and accounting from 1994 to 1998.
Early Career and Engineering Experience
Before his roles in management, Michal Cicmanec began his career as a Process Engineer at Železiarne Podbrezová, where he worked from 2003 to 2004. He then transitioned to Groupe PSA as an R&D engineer in the Press shop from 2004 to 2007. These early positions provided him with foundational engineering skills and insights into manufacturing processes.