René Gravelines
About René Gravelines
René Gravelines serves as the Operations Director for the North Europe Region at Faurecia, a position he has held since 2015. He has extensive experience in various roles within the automotive industry, including positions at Ford Motor Company and Visteon Automotive Systems, and holds multiple degrees in engineering and management.
Current Role as Operations Director
René Gravelines serves as the Operations Director for the North Europe Region at Faurecia, a position he has held since 2015. He is based in Nanterre, Ile-de-France, France. In this role, he focuses on developing team members to enhance continuous improvement initiatives that contribute to the company's operational and economic objectives.
Previous Experience at Faurecia
Prior to his current role, René Gravelines worked at Faurecia as a Plant Manager from 2012 to 2014. During his tenure, he was responsible for overseeing plant operations in Nanterre, Ile-de-France, France, where he contributed to the management of manufacturing processes and quality control.
Career at Visteon Automotive Systems
René Gravelines has extensive experience at Visteon Automotive Systems, where he held multiple roles over several years. He served as Managing Director and Plant Manager from 2008 to 2012, Operations Manager from 2007 to 2008, and Program Manager from 1999 to 2004. His responsibilities included overseeing operations, managing programs, and ensuring quality standards.
Background in Engineering and Management
René Gravelines has a solid educational foundation in engineering and management. He studied Energy at Mines Douai from 1995 to 1997 and later pursued a Master of Business Administration at Reims Management School from 2002 to 2004. He also earned a Master's degree from Université De Reims Champagne-Ardenne between 1992 and 1994.
Expertise in Manufacturing Methodologies
René Gravelines specializes in various manufacturing methodologies, including Lean Manufacturing, 5S, 6 Sigma, and Hoshin. His expertise spans multiple areas such as engineering, quality assurance, manufacturing processes, finance, program management, sales, and human resources, reflecting a comprehensive understanding of the automotive industry.