FES&Productivity Engineer

Forvia, a sustainable mobility technology leader We pioneer technology for mobility experience that matter to people. Your mission, roles and responsibilities 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 Engineer, 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. Your profile and competencies to succeed To succeed in this position, you will ideally have: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or related field Experience in manufacturing operations Minimum 1-year of working experience within a production environment 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 Network animation, coaching and influencing/persuasion skills Ability to train and coach within 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 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 betteranduse 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr