Production Supervisor - 2nd Shift

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.

 

• Make sure QCD indicators reflect customer expectations
• Define, together with the supervisors of the other shifts and the UAP manager, QCDP targets for the GAPs
• Monitor performance during the shift and manage resources to reach results
• React in case of a problem and replace GAP leader when necessary
• Ensure transparent timely communication with UAP manager and internal customers
• Submit/implement at least two Continuous Improvement Ideas per month
• Responsible for the quality of the product and responsible for Health, Safety and Environmental
• Drive actions for improvement as knowing team problems, defining areas for performance improvements, ensure audits of standardized work are conducted by GAP leaders
• Aims to devote 70% of his/her time to improvement actions, improvement ideas generation and implementation
• Participate in division level workshops to test the new lean concept or advanced tools
• Commitment to the highest ethical standards and willingness to adhere to Faurecia’s Code of Ethics
• Assure daily: permanent presence on the Shop floor, manage HC, coach GAP Leaders and team members, ensure discipline and the respect of safety instructions, policies and procedures
• Ensure proper induction of new operators on the line
• Build training plan to increase team autonomy and plan development of the people
• Manage annual performance interviews, validate of polyvalence and poly-competence and ensure recognition.
• Ensure proper flow of information to and from the team

Your profile and competencies to succeed

Minimum education level:

• High School diploma or equivalent

Professional Experience: 

• 1-3 years of production experience, preferably in the automotive industry
• Previous leadership experience preferred.  

Skills and competencies: 

• Excellent leadership and people management skills 
• Ability to train and coach within the plant.
• Continuous improvement mind set
• Ability to master change
• Attention to detail and ability to multitask
• Fluent English language knowledge – written and spoken

 

*This position is not eligible now or in the future for Visa sponsorship. 

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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