Forvia, a sustainable mobility technology leader

We pioneer technology for mobility experience that matter to people.

Your mission, roles and responsibilities

The Plant General Manager is responsible for all plant operations, plant budget and implementing Forvia ES.
 
The main missions of the role are:
•    Drive continuous and breakthrough improvement through plant priorities and resources defined by the PIP (Plant Improvement Plan) and aligned with Strategic Plan business targets using the FES (Faurecia Excellence System) tools and methodologies to support execution
•    Ensure safety of all employees
•    Ensure permanent customer satisfaction and intimacy: quality and deliveries
•    Manage variable margin: set targets for direct labor efficiency and productivity, material cost consumption, scrap and rework reduction
•    Manage fixed cost: indirect labor/manufacturing costs/inventory variances
•    Review/support plant lay out for optimal flow and efficient use of equipment: capacity, reliability, operating costs CAPEX control
•    Support sales department for customer claims negotiation
•    Act within program team as early as acquisition to create best conditions for production, secure launches and ensure competitiveness/profitability of the new programs
•    Drive supplier performance improvement and material consumption reduction with purchasing department
•    Participate in Strategic Plan construction to confirm plant mid-term vision and future
•    Fulfill legal responsibilities and interface with local authorities
•    Secure internal control with the support of Controller and finance network
•    Ensure staffing, induction, training, empowerment and development of all plant employees including managers and professionals. Develop team and prepare succession plan
•    Interact with UAW (involvement in negotiations, 3rd steps, monthly meetings with union)
•    Manage social climate of plant
•    Support commitments established in the IATF standard
•    Owner of Saline Plant ISO 14001 Environmental Management System (EMS) procedures and provides resources as necessary to be compliant with the NAO standards
•    Ensure full respect of HSE rules and regulations
•    Assist with any additional tasks as assigned by the company
•    Read, understand and behave in accordance to Faurecia Company Vision for Value Creation and Code of Ethics
•    Report any concerns related to Faurecia Company Vision for Value Creation, Code of Ethics Reporting Infringements section
•    Participate in training to understand and improve skills related to Faurecia  Company Vision for Value Creation and Code of Ethics
•    To consult ISO 14001 and 45001 Management System Responsibilities and Authorities please refer to: NAO-C-LSE-5802 Authority and responsibility matrix for HSE Management system in the NAO FIS library

Your profile and competencies to succeed

Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have/be:

Minimum education level: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Business Management (Master’s degree preferred)

Experience:
•    At least five years of experience in an industrial environment (ideally in the automotive industry)
•    Minimum five years team management experience with leadership and coaching skills
•    Proven experience in production management and lean manufacturing / Forvia ES production system / Toyota Production System
•    Ability to build and manage a P&L budget (knowledge in Finance)
•    Results oriented
•    Above average communication skills and interpersonal skills

Skills and competencies

Develop PeopleInstill TrustBuild Effective and Diverse Teams Cultivate Innovation & Continuous ImprovementManage AmbiguityDrive PerformanceManage ComplexityCustomer Focus Drive ResultsOptimize Work ProcessesBe Resilient Possess Learning AgilityDemonstrate Political SavvinessDemonstrate Self-AwarenessDevelop PeopleFoster Collaboration Collaborates with OthersBe Fluent (written and spoken) in English 

 

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.