Nicolas Louvet
About Nicolas Louvet
Nicolas Louvet serves as the Purchasing Productivity Manager at Faurecia, where he has worked since 2014, leveraging his extensive experience in productivity processes and supplier management. He has a solid educational background in mechanical engineering and production management, complemented by his leadership in implementing productivity improvements across a global network of factories and suppliers.
Work at Faurecia
Nicolas Louvet has been serving as the Purchasing Productivity Manager at Faurecia since 2014, based in Nanterre. In this role, he has been responsible for implementing productivity improvements and managing a network of productivity across 69 internal factories and 100 external suppliers. Prior to this position, he worked as a Plant Buyer from 2011 to 2014 in Bains sur Oust, where he focused on procurement strategies. Additionally, he held the position of Global Supplier Quality Development Manager from 2007 to 2011 in Méru, contributing to supplier quality initiatives.
Education and Expertise
Nicolas Louvet has a solid educational background in engineering and production management. He studied at ITII Haute Normandie en Alternance, where he specialized in Mécanique et Gestion de Production, earning the title of Ingénieur Généraliste from 2000 to 2002. He also attended Ecole centrale de Nantes, achieving a specialization in mécanique in 1999. Earlier, he studied at Université de Bretagne-Sud, obtaining a DUT in Organisation et Gestion de Production from 1997 to 1998. His education has equipped him with expertise in productivity processes, particularly involving materials such as resins.
Background
Nicolas Louvet's career at Faurecia spans over a decade, with a focus on purchasing and productivity management. His experience includes roles that emphasize supplier quality and procurement strategies. He has organized and led workshops worldwide to implement productivity methods across the product value chain. His background reflects a commitment to enhancing productivity and efficiency within the manufacturing sector.
Achievements in Productivity Improvement
Throughout his career, Nicolas Louvet has implemented significant productivity improvements, particularly in response to fluctuations in oil barrel prices. His initiatives have focused on optimizing supplier relationships for resins, plastic parts, and other materials. He has specialized in productivity processes involving the use of ground and recycled resins, contributing to sustainable practices within the industry. His efforts include facilitating the deployment of group-wide productivity methods through training and workshops.