Yassine Baaziz
About Yassine Baaziz
Yassine Baaziz serves as the Vice President of Operations at Faurecia in the United States since 2022, bringing extensive experience from various roles within the company. His career at Faurecia spans over a decade, during which he has held positions ranging from FES engineer to Plant General Manager.
Work at Faurecia
Yassine Baaziz has held multiple positions at Faurecia, contributing to the company's operations across various locations. He began his career at Faurecia as a Supervisor in the Troy, Ohio plant from 2006 to 2007. He then worked as a FES Engineer in the Vigo, Spain plant from 2007 to 2009, followed by a role as a UAP Quality Engineer in the same plant until 2010. Baaziz continued to advance his career as a FES Specialist, focusing on Lean Manufacturing, in Cottondale, Alabama from 2010 to 2011. He served as Production Manager in Cottondale from 2011 to 2014, then transitioned to Operations Manager in Jackson, Mississippi from 2014 to 2016. He became Deputy Plant Manager in Jackson from 2016 to 2018, followed by Plant Manager in Louisville, Kentucky from 2018 to 2020. He was the Plant General Manager in Columbus, Indiana from 2020 to 2022 before assuming his current role as Vice President Operations in the United States.
Education and Expertise
Yassine Baaziz earned a Master's degree (Diplome d ingenieur) in Industrial Engineering and Strategy Marketing Finance from Ecole Centrale de Paris. His education has provided him with a strong foundation in engineering principles and strategic business practices, which he has applied throughout his career in various operational roles within the manufacturing sector.
Background
Before joining Faurecia, Yassine Baaziz worked briefly as a Method Technician at Bonduelle in Renescure, France in 2003. He also gained experience as a Student Researcher at EADS in Friedrichshafen, Germany in 2005. These early roles contributed to his understanding of operational processes and research methodologies, which he later applied in his positions at Faurecia.
Career Progression
Yassine Baaziz's career at Faurecia reflects a steady progression through various operational roles. Starting as a Supervisor, he quickly moved up the ranks to hold positions such as FES Engineer, Production Manager, and ultimately Vice President Operations. His diverse experiences across different plants and roles have equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of manufacturing operations and management.