Forvia, a sustainable mobility technology leader

We pioneer technology for mobility experience that matter to people.

Your mission, roles and responsibilities

 

As a Head of the Autonomous Production Unit (UAP) you will manage the effective functioning of the UAP Team, as well as the HR issues of the team members.

 

Your responsibilities will include:

Monitor production plans, as well as the Group's standard processes (PDP, PIC).Guarantee the viability of production plans.Achieve the economic objectives: prepare and present the budget of the Production Unit.Manage actual production costs based on "ideal" costs, maintain margin on products, and monitor serial production (labour level, material consumption, etc.).Manage the UAP team: guarantee adequate personnel resources, maintain the work environment in accordance with the Group's Safety, Hygiene and Environment regulations.Ensure the development and training of team members, carrying out their annual training plan and following up on the training record of their people and category changes.Participate in career management initiatives for his/her N-1Act as the official representative of the plant before the client: satisfy the specifications established with the client regarding cycle time, supply, 8 Basic Quality, volume and costs.Implement preventive and corrective measures on the production process to ensure that customer requirements are adequately met; Coordinate with the client's quality team to meet all of their standards.Implement action plans in order to improve productivity / functionality and to achieve the objectives of the Group and the program.Participate in the creation of Efficiency projects for the Production and Administration System.Maintain scorecard indicators and status reports to monitor lead-time, supply chain targets, HSE performance, etc.Comply with and enforce Forvia's code of ethics and administration code.
 Your profile and competencies to succeed

 

Key requirements:

Industrial Engineering or Related / master’s degree (desirable)Proven ability to align activities of both salaried and hourly employees to meet business financial objectivities.Manage the actual production costs based on the "ideal" costs, maintain the margin of the products and supervise the serial production (labor level, material consumption, etc.).Kan Ban / Pull System.TPMProficient in MS OfficeExcellent interpersonal skillsFluent in EnglishWhat 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.