Forvia, a sustainable mobility technology leader

We pioneer technology for mobility experience that matter to people.

Your mission, roles and responsibilities

The mission of the Digital FES&P Plant manager is to maximize plant performance and profitability with accountability on direct labor by strict application of the FES operating principles.

Responsibilities:

•    Support the digital transformation with the implementation of the standard Faurecia digital tools 
•    related to operation
•    Support automation integration to existing line to ensure smooth integration and positive impact 
•    on Direct Labor productivity
•    At Plant level, provide FES expertise and coaching (HSE, Quality, EE, PC&L and Production system) 
•    based on 11 lean manufacturing principles to contribute to achieve operational business targets.
•    Accountable for the Plant MOD cost budget construction & achievement, through efficient 
•    “MOD cost management” & “MOD cost improvement plan”. 

The main missions of the role are:
•    Contribute to the definition of the Plant Improvement Plan to achieve the budget
•    Lead construction and follow up of the FES deployment plan, to support the Plant Improvement 
•    Plan (PIP) execution.
•    Ensure understanding at plant level of FES KPIs and the link with P&L results to properly prioritize the 
•    FES plan. 
•    Provide, according to the needs, FES knowledge and skills to the plant team through training and 
•    coaching.
•  Additional task will be communicated in Job Description

 

Digital Transformation
• Support FES Digital Transformation Leader/Manager in deployment and improvement of 
standards defined by BG / Group 
• Support digital change management plans
• Define training needs and coordinate with FES Digital Leader/Manager for implementation
• Train plant employees on use of standard Faurecia digital tools
• Support users in the daily use of digital tools and give feedback to FES Digital Leader / 
Manager on any issues or improvement needed linked to digital tools
• Comment: Faurecia standard digital tools include (but limited to) DMC, M Lean, MIP, NEO,…

Your profile and competencies to succeed

The ideal candidate will have/be:

Knowledge / Skills
• Network animation, coaching and influencing/persuasion skills
• Ability to train and coach within all levels of the plant
• Continuous improvement mind set
• Ability to master change
• Understand basic P&L and operational levers
• Fluent English language knowledge: written and spoken 
• Problem Diagnosis and analytic skills to understand contexts and define/support the definition 
of action plans

Education / Experience:
• Minimum 3 years of managerial experience (UAP / PC&L / Quality Manager…) 
• Recommended 3 years of working experience within a production environment (e.g. 
Engineer, Supervisor, Manager level or equivalent)
• Recognized experience and ability to improve processes and KPI's within a plant using FES 
principles
• Previous plant launch experience and previous management experience is a plus 
• Minimum education level: Bachelor’s degree in Business or Engineering

What we can do for you At Forvia, you will find an engaging and dynamic environment where you can contribute to the development of sustainable mobility leading technologies.  We are the seventh-largest global automotive supplier, employing more than 157,000 people in more than 40 countries which makes a lot of opportunity for career development. We welcome energetic and agile people who can thrive in a fast-changing environment. People who share our strong values. Team players with a collaborative mindset and a passion to deliver high standards for our clients. Lifelong learners. High performers. Globally minded people who aspire to work in a transforming industry, where excellence, speed, and quality count. We cultivate a learning environment, dedicating tools and resources to ensure we remain at the forefront of mobility.  Our people enjoy an average of more than 22 hours of online and in-person training within FORVIA University (five campuses around the world) We offer a multicultural environment that values diversity and international collaboration. We believe that diversity is a strength. To create an inclusive culture where all forms of diversity create real value for the company, we have adopted gender diversity targets and inclusion action plans. Achieving CO2 Net Zero as a pioneer of the automotive industry is a priority: In June 2022, Forvia became the first global automotive group to be certified with the new SBTI Net-Zero Standard (the most ambitious standard of SBTi), aligned with the ambition of the 2015 Paris Agreement of limiting global warming to 1.5°C. Three principles guide our action: use less, use better and use longer, with a focus on recyclability and circular economy. Why join us

FORVIA is an automotive technology group at the heart of smarter and more sustainable mobility. We bring together expertise in electronics, clean mobility, lighting, interiors, seating, and lifecycle solutions to drive change in the automotive industry.

With a history stretching back more than a century, we are the 7th largest global automotive supplier, employing more than 157,000 people in 43 countries. You'll find our technology in around 1 out of 2 vehicles produced anywhere in the world.

In June 2022, we became the 1st global automotive group to be certified with the SBTI Net-Zero Standard. We have committed to reach CO2 Net Zero by no later than 2045.

As technological innovation and the need for sustainability transform the automotive industry, we are ideally positioned to deliver solutions that will enhance the lives of road-users everywhere.