Forvia, a sustainable mobility technology leader

We pioneer technology for mobility experience that matter to people.

Your mission, roles and responsibilities

Main Mission

The role of the Improvement Coordinator, in the context of the deployment of the Faurecia Excellence System, is to drive the implementation of Production Control & Logistics (PC&L) tools and methodologies within a plant.
The main missions of the role are:
o    Ensure plant implementation of PC&L methods and tools.
o    Provide plant with PC&L standards, Material Information Flow Analysis (MIFA), milk run, leveling, etc.
o    Define PC&L deployment objectives on a semi-annual basis and build an action plan in cooperation with the plant and division PC&L managers.
o    Set up the means to achieve the action plan and ensure results.
o    Communicate improvement initiatives. Train and coach plant employees when necessary and carry out progress workshops in accordance with the plant PC&L manager.
o    Support management in the implementation of PC&L tools and provide technical support to other function.
o    Propose, in coordination with the Production System Efficiency coordinator, visual management systems to improve reactivity in case of problems.
o    Identify and implement best practices.
o    Ensure know-how capitalization and check that standard forms are used.
o    Submit/implement at least two Continuous Improvement ideas per month.
o    Commitment to the highest ethical standards and willingness to adhere to Faurecia’s Code of Ethics and Code of Management
o    Responsible for the quality of the product
o    Responsible for Health, Safety and Environmental
o    Other tasks assigned according to the position and company needs.

Your profile and competencies to succeed

Qualifications
o    The ideal candidate will have/be: possess good communication and leadership skills, above average people and organizational skills, and a firm understanding of basic logistics and supply chain practices.
o    Minimum education level: bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent experience. Master’s degree in engineering preferred.

Experience
o    Experience in production or an industrial environment
o    Past training or coaching experience preferred.

Skills and competencies
o    Knowledge of PC&L methods and tools
o    Fluent in English

Leadership Competencies
o    Leading Change
o    Cultivates Innovation
o    Managers Ambiguity
o    Driving Performance
o    Manages Complexity
o    Customer Focus
o    Drives Results
o    Optimizes Work Processes
o    Developing People
o    Learning Agility
o    Political Savvy
o    Demonstrates Self-Awareness
o    Fostering Collaboration
o    Collaborates with Others
o    Instils Trust

Physical Requirements
o    Exposed to heat in the summer and cold in the winter.
o    Job involves lifting and carrying up to 30 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation. 
o    Steel-toed shoes, safety glasses, gloves, ear protection, and safety anti-cut sleeves required in production area due to physical hazards from moving equipment, machine parts, and product. 
 

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.