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Join a forward-thinking automotive technology leader as our Division FES and Productivity Maestro. We are on a mission to drive excellence, innovation, and sustainable growth. If you're ready to be a catalyst for change and thrive in a dynamic environment, this is your chance.

As Plant FES (Faurecia Excellence System) and Productivity Manager, your key responsibilities will be:

FES Excellence Leader:

• Provide FES expertise at the plant level, collaborating with departments to create an impactful FES deployment plan.
• Ensure Production System deployment, supporting standardized work, OHP development, and leading FES training sessions.
• Contribute to lead time reduction through continuous flow implementation and provide expertise on Kanban loop sizing.
• Lead the digital tools deployment, ensuring quality data capture and delivering training on tools like NEO, DMC, mLean.
• Participate in FES principles application from the design stage, implementing lean process design and submitting plant good practices.

Productivity & Waste Reduction Champion:

• Reduce the Gap to Benchmark for Plant Operations through identification of Productivity Potential and active participation in productivity workshops.
• Contribute to MOD, MFC, Scrap/Yield improvement initiatives, focusing on Hoshin, 7 wastes, cycle time improvement, bottleneck management, and more.
• Ensure DLE/DLP tracking process and manage action plans, closing gaps to DLE max.
• Run value management workshops for MFC and lead problem‑solving activities for Scrap/Yield improvement.

FES Network Animator:

• Act as a change agent within the plant, cultivating a FES mindset rooted in Lean Manufacturing Concepts.
• Promote FES X.0 through effective communication, pulling teams into the journey of continuous improvement.

The ideal candidate will have/be:

• 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
• Minimum 3 years of managerial experience (Production / 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/Engineering, or similar field of study

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position now or in the future.

• 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. 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.

FORVIA, a global automotive technology supplier, comprises the complementary technology and industrial strengths of Faurecia and HELLA.

With over 137 500 people, including more than 12,000 R&D engineers across 40+ countries, FORVIA provides a unique and comprehensive approach to the automotive challenges of today and tomorrow. Composed of 6 business groups and a strong IP portfolio of over 12,400 patents, FORVIA is focused on becoming the preferred innovation and integration partner for OEMs worldwide.

In 2025, the Group achieved a consolidated revenue of 26.2 billion euros prior to IFRS 5. FORVIA SE is listed on the Euronext Paris market under the FRVIA mnemonic code and is a component of the SBF 120 index.

FORVIA aims to be a change maker committed to foreseeing and making the mobility transformation happen. www.forvia.com

Salary Range: USD 100,000 - 115,000