Production Supervisor

Forvia, a sustainable mobility technology leader We pioneer technology for mobility experience that matter to people. Your mission, roles and responsibilities Are you passionate about driving production performance and fostering a safe, collaborative work environment? Do you want to work for a global leader in automotive technology? If so, you might be the ideal candidate for the Production Supervisor position at Forvia. As a Production Supervisor, you'll play a vital role in ensuring the Quality, Cost, and Delivery (QCD) performance of our designated groups. Your responsibilities will include setting targets, implementing plans, and tracking results to drive continuous improvement. You'll also lead your team in problem-solving initiatives and facilitate workshops to enhance quality improvement methods. Your role extends beyond performance management – you'll also be responsible for handling personnel issues, ensuring proper team management, and fostering individual development within your team. Safety is paramount, and you'll work diligently to maintain compliance with Group Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) standards, intervening when necessary to mitigate risks and improve working conditions.

Your profile
and competencies to succeed Desired Profile Education
• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Production Processes, or a related field.
• Preferred certifications or specialized training in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or Operations Management. Experience
• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Production Supervisor in the automotive industry or high-volume manufacturing environments.
• Proven experience leading operational teams of 20–30 employees.
• Experience achieving production, quality, safety, and delivery targets.
• Experience managing personnel, attendance control, performance evaluations, and disciplinary processes.
• Knowledge of IATF 16949 and ISO 14001 standards is preferred. Language Skills
• Basic to intermediate English preferred for understanding procedures, reports, and communication with customers or corporate teams. Technical Competencies
• Production Management
• Production planning and schedule follow-up.
• Line balancing and resource optimization.
• Workforce management and productivity improvement.
• Monitoring and achieving operational KPIs. 2. Quality Management
• Knowledge of quality tools, including:
• 8D Problem Solving
• 5 Whys Analysis
• Fishbone (Ishikawa) Diagram
• PFMEA (Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis)
• Control Plans
• SPC (Statistical Process Control)
• Understanding of automotive quality standards.
• Management of non-conforming products and corrective actions. 3. Lean Manufacturing
• 5S Methodology.
• Kaizen Continuous Improvement.
• Standardized Work.
• Visual Management.
• Waste Identification and Elimination.
• Management of SQDCM indicators (Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Morale). 4. Safety & Environmental Management
• Risk identification and mitigation.
• Compliance with industrial safety procedures.
• Incident investigation and preventive actions.
• Adherence to environmental, health, and safety regulations. 5. People Management
• Attendance and personnel incident control.
• Operator training and qualification management.
• Development of a multi-skilled workforce.
• Workforce planning and absenteeism management.
• Application of progressive discipline practices. 6. Systems & Tools
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Ability to create and interpret production reports. 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)
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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.