Petet Samuel
About Petet Samuel
Petet Samuel serves as the Faurecia Excellence System and Productivity Manager for FCM Mexican Plants, a position he has held since 2016. With a background in lean manufacturing and extensive experience in program management across various international production plants, he has contributed to the industrialization of new products and production lines.
Work at Faurecia
Currently, Petet Samuel serves as the Faurecia Excellence System and Productivity Manager for FCM Mexican Plants. He has held this position since 2016, contributing to the company's operational efficiency in Nanterre, Île-de-France, France. Prior to this role, he worked as an Advanced Program Manager at Faurecia from 2008 to 2016, where he managed various projects and initiatives. His experience at Faurecia spans over eight years, focusing on enhancing productivity and implementing excellence systems within the organization.
Previous Experience at Valeo
Petet Samuel has extensive experience at Valeo, where he held multiple roles from 1998 to 2008. He began as a Production Methods Engineer from 1998 to 2000, followed by a position as Process Methods Engineer from 2000 to 2001. He then advanced to Program Manager roles, overseeing projects for Ford and Rsa-Nissan-Psa from 2004 to 2008. His tenure at Valeo equipped him with skills in program management and production methods, contributing to his overall expertise in the automotive industry.
Education and Expertise
Petet Samuel studied at Ecam Lyon from 1993 to 1996, where he gained foundational knowledge in engineering. His educational background supports his extensive experience in lean manufacturing techniques, including SMED, 5S, AMDEC, and Line QRCI. He has demonstrated proficiency in setting up production lines to meet capacity, rework, and scrap targets, showcasing his technical expertise in manufacturing processes.
International Experience
Throughout his career, Petet Samuel has worked in international production plants across several countries, including France, Spain, Mexico, and Italy. This global exposure has allowed him to manage multidisciplinary teams across various functions such as sales, engineering, manufacturing, quality, purchasing, and operations. His involvement in the industrialization of new products and production lines highlights his adaptability and understanding of diverse manufacturing environments.