David Saurat
About David Saurat
David Saurat is the Directeur Technique at General Mills in Labatut, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France, with over 20 years of experience in maintenance and technical roles across various industries.
Current Position at General Mills
David Saurat currently serves as the Directeur Technique at General Mills, located in Labatut, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France. He has been with the company for over seven years, starting in December 2015. His role involves overseeing technical operations, with a focus on maintaining and optimizing the engineering aspects of the company.
Previous Experience at VERESCENCE
Before joining General Mills, David Saurat worked at VERESCENCE as Responsable Maintenance. He was employed there for one year, from 2014 to 2015, at their facility in Mers-les-Bains, Hauts-de-France, France. In this role, he was responsible for managing the maintenance team and ensuring that machinery and equipment operated efficiently.
Professional Roles at Bosch France
David Saurat held the position of Responsable Maintenance & HSE at Bosch France from 2011 to 2014, working for a total of three years at ZF, systèmes de direction, Nacam à Vendôme. His responsibilities included overseeing maintenance operations and managing health, safety, and environmental (HSE) initiatives. This role placed him in charge of both technical and regulatory aspects within the company.
Educational Background
David Saurat completed his higher education at Ecole des Mines Saint-Etienne, where he studied Ingenieur Genie Industriel and achieved the degree of Ingenieur between 2008 and 2010. Prior to that, he attended Lycee Augustin Thierry Blois and earned a BTS in Maintenance Industrielle from 1997 to 1999. This educational background provided him with a solid foundation in industrial engineering and maintenance.
Extensive Industry Experience
David Saurat has accumulated over 20 years of experience in technical and maintenance roles across various industries, including automotive, packaging, and pet food. He has worked in multiple regions of France, such as Nouvelle-Aquitaine, Hauts-de-France, and Centre-Val de Loire. His career has seen him holding leadership positions in maintenance and health, safety, and environment (HSE) management, demonstrating his extensive expertise and commitment to operational excellence.