Samuel Tourneux
About Samuel Tourneux
Samuel Tourneux is an Engineering Project Manager with extensive experience at Groupe Rocher, where he has worked since 2015 and previously held various roles since 2005. He holds a Master's degree from IMT Atlantique and has conducted technical audits for production plants in Turkey and Israel.
Work at Groupe Rocher
Samuel Tourneux has held multiple roles at Groupe Rocher, starting as a Project Assistant from 2005 to 2006 in Rennes, Brittany, France. He then transitioned to a Process Analyst position from 2006 to 2007, followed by a series of Engineering Project Manager roles. He served as Engineering Project Manager from 2007 to 2009 in La Gacilly, Brittany, and again from 2009 to 2013 in Cork, County Cork, Ireland. Since 2015, he has returned to La Gacilly as Engineering Project Manager, totaling nine years in this role.
Education and Expertise
Samuel Tourneux studied at Lycée A-R Lesage in Vannes, Brittany, France, where he achieved a Baccalauréat with a major in mathematics. He furthered his education at IMT Atlantique and École des Mines de Nantes, obtaining a Master's degree from 2001 to 2005. His academic background includes a focus on Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Mechanics, and Draughtsmanship.
Technical Projects and Initiatives
During his tenure at Groupe Rocher, Samuel Tourneux led several significant projects. He managed the retrofit of a packaging line, which included the installation of a new filler for a Dual Phase Eye Make-up Remover. He also implemented a Manufacturing Execution System aimed at improving Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) and productivity analysis of packaging units. Additionally, he oversaw the installation of a 'hotfill' storage system to maintain bulk at a specific temperature between manufacturing and packaging.
Audits and Assessments
Samuel Tourneux conducted a technical audit for the Flormar Production plant in Gebze, Turkey, in August 2016. He also performed a technical audit and follow-up for the Sabon Production plant in Qiryat Gat, Israel, from October 2017 to April 2018. These audits involved assessing operational processes and ensuring compliance with industry standards.