Injection Molding Production Manager

4 weeks ago

Louisville, United States FORVIA Full time

Forvia, a sustainable mobility technology leader

We pioneer technology for mobility experience that matter to people.


Your mission, roles and responsibilities

Responsibilities:

• Line manager of several supervisors, the size of the UAP must not exceed a total number of 200 people

• When relevant, line manager of support functions (quality, maintenance, continuous improvement, etc…) (support functions in the UAP are in limited number, and report functionally to the support function at plant level)

• Reports directly to Plant Manager and is a member of the Plant Management Committee

• Appoint Deputy to represent during absence

QCDP Performance

• Make sure QCD indicators reflect customer expectations

• Commits to targets agreed during PIC/PDP process (Direct Labour headcount, shift organization, overtime, delivery schedules, pph…)

• Define, for each supervisor, QCDP targets (improvement versus actual situation): ppm, pph, TRS, absenteeism, number of accidents, improvement ideas…

• Monitor results on a shift basis and report accurate data daily and especially during the plant management Top 5

• Manage resources to reach results: adapt headcount to volume (number of people, number of shifts), optimize equipment usage (TRS)

• React in case of a problem: take care of immediate containment, call support functions if necessary, and build corrective action plans…

• Drive actions for improvement: o Know team problems, seek feedbacks o Define area for performance improvements o Drive teamwork and problem-solving activities, lead Problem Solving Groups (QRCI) and workshops (5S, Hoshin, TPM, SMED, 7 Quality Basics…) o Optimize UAP lay-out and material flow o Drive improvement ideas process

• Build and meet the UAP budgeted manufacturing costs, report them monthly

• Ensure manufacturing readiness for new products launched in UAP (line preparation, team training, target definition, specs fine tuning…)

• Participate to early steps in new product launches

• Define threshold and escalation of reaction modes to problems within his UAP

Your profile and competencies to succeed

Knowledge / Skills:

• Operational knowledge of production methods (Kanban, 5S, Hoshin, TPM…)

• Strong sense of teamwork

• Strong communication skills

• Proven track record in upholding safety and quality standards


Education / Experience:

• Preferably a Master’s degree in engineering with specialization in Production

• At least 5 years of production experience

• 3-5 years of team management

• Proficient level of English Leadership Competencies:

• Cultivates Innovation

• Manage Ambiguity

• Manage Complexity

• Customer Focus

• Drives Results

• Being Resilient

• Learning Agility

• Political Savvy

• Demonstrates Self-Awareness

• Develops Talent

• Collaborates with Others

• Instills Trust

• Builds Effective and Diverse Team


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.

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