Richard Ducarne
About Richard Ducarne
Richard Ducarne is the current Directeur d'usine JAT at Faurecia, where he has worked since 2015. He has extensive experience in industrial management, having held various leadership roles in companies such as Grupo Antolin, Visteon, and Plastic Omnium.
Current Role at Faurecia
Richard Ducarne currently serves as Directeur d'usine JAT at Faurecia, a position he has held since 2015. He operates from the Flers en escrebieux facility, where he is responsible for overseeing the industrial operations and enhancing efficiency. His role involves managing processes and systems to ensure optimal performance in production.
Previous Experience in the Automotive Industry
Prior to his current position, Ducarne accumulated extensive experience in the automotive sector. He worked at Grupo Antolin as Responsable méthodes from 1993 to 1995, and later held various managerial roles, including Directeur d'usines at Visteon from 2009 to 2011 and Directeur usine at Plastic Omnium from 2011 to 2015. His background includes significant responsibilities in managing multiple sites and implementing industrial strategies.
Education and Expertise
Richard Ducarne holds a DUT en Génie mécanique and an Executive MBA in gestion et management stratégique d'entreprise. He has furthered his education through continuous training in methodologies such as Green Belt, 5S, visual management, VSM, Kaizen, SMED, and problem-solving. His expertise lies in deploying industrial strategies that align with commercial objectives, including the development of business plans and budgets.
Achievements in Industrial Efficiency
Ducarne has a proven track record in enhancing industrial efficiency across various organizations. He specializes in continuous improvement processes and has implemented lean manufacturing and management practices. His leadership led to the successful consolidation of two industrial sites, optimizing management systems to better serve automotive clients. He also oversaw the industrialization of five new vehicles and established 11 production lines, achieving high production capacity.
Safety and Quality Management Initiatives
Throughout his career, Richard Ducarne has focused on fostering a safety and quality culture within organizations. He has managed change and communication efforts to align personnel with company objectives, collaborating with employee representatives and civil authorities. His initiatives aim to create a cohesive work environment that prioritizes safety and quality in production processes.