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Plant Maintenance Manager

Faurecia, Toledo, OH, United States


Forvia, a sustainable mobility technology leader
We pioneer technology for mobility experience that matter to people.

Your Mission, Roles And Responsibilities

Ensure that series production meets customer requirements

Support to the continuous improvement process

Adhere to the Code of Ethics

Adhere to Code of Management

Series production

Procurement of manufacturing equipment under consideration of demanded security, quality and environmental protection and their preservation

Manage equipment and tooling follow-up

Monitor and manage capacity and related investments

Contribute to define technical specifications for new equipment and alterations on existing equipment and facilities

Direct and coordinate both repair and preventive maintenance requirements for all manufacturing equipment

Support the engineering change management process

Keep processes (machines, tools, procedures) at best possible level in compliance with HSE regulations and QCD

Build the engineering budget and the plant CAPEX; and ensure their application

Management of the plant central maintenance team

Monitor capacity utilization

Plan, monitor and coordinate the work of external companies

Participate to the Division industrial strategy

Develop capital budget requirements to adhere to established facilities standards

Manage the spare parts and consumables warehouse

Be responsible for the computer aided maintenance management system

Create and introduce procedures regarding the tasks of his field of responsibility

Support problem solving initiatives

Participate to the plant PDP

Continuous Improvement Process

Support the continuous improvement process in following: Labor, Quality, Equipment and Tooling, Space, Work Conditions

Plant readiness to launch new programs

Participate in the definition of the production process and selection of machines and equipments

Lead the installation process of new machines and equipments

Support production in the start of new processes to ensure a successful SOP (initial samples, run @ rate, work instructions)

Participate to the gate reviews and validate the industrial gate reviews

Support to RFQ (Request for Quotation) in order to give manufacturing inputs

People Management

Staff, train coach, assess and develop the plant Maintenance team (direct or dotted line)

Support and train other networks/functions (Production, FES, Quality, PC&L)

Participation in the management of the expertise network (knowledge capitalization)

Ensure the continuous development and coaching of maintenance technicians and engineers

Reporting

Manage Maintenance key indicators (TRS: change over, cycle time, reliability…)

Consolidate Maintenance key indicators of the plants and propose action plans

Your profile and competencies to succeed

At least 5 years of experience in production area, including one position in Manufacturing Engineering

Preferably a Master’s degree in engineering or applicable work experience

Trained in Faurecia Excellence System and Program Management System

Good financial skills (costing, budget, investment)

Leadership skills

Ability to interface with other functions - Networking capabilities.

International mindset

Experience in program launch

Strong communication skills, ability to manage functional network and line management

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.

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