Deputy Plant Manager

Company: Faurecia
Location: Columbus
Posted on: November 26, 2022

Job Description:

*About Faurecia*

Faurecia products and systems are in one out of three vehicles on the road today, including vehicles manufactured by the biggest and most well-known automotive brands in every region of the world.

Our comprehensive offer for SUSTAINABLE MOBILITY includes zero-emission hydrogen solutions, ultra-low emissions solutions, systems for advanced driver assistance and products made with a range of optimized and sustainable materials.

With our COCKPIT OF THE FUTURE, we create value for brands and connected experiences for consumers with our expertise in seating, interiors, lighting, body electronics, sensors, actuators and other display technologies and cockpit electronics.

But Faurecia is also so much more than a top-7 global automotive and technology leader. We inspire safer, more comfortable, more personalized and more sustainable mobility. We create advanced solutions to accelerate the transition towards CO2 neutrality.

We believe people matter. We work on challenges that matter. If you join us, you'll take a journey that matters.

*We're hiring a Deputy Plant Manager.*

Our Clean Mobility Division is looking for a Deputy Plant Manager for its manufacturing facility in Columbus, IN to assume the management of the Autonomous Production Units (UAPs) and oversee the safety, quality, and financial operations of the plant.

*You'll work on challenges that matter.*

This job will require you to:

* Fully responsible for financial indicators relative to the UAP's OI (Manufacturing,
* Costs, DLE, scarp, rework---.) cash (WIP, FG, PPAP)
* Fully responsible for PDP attainment
* Ensure smooth inbound and outbound information flows
* Proxy of the plant manager when plant manager is absent from the plant
* Manage the UAP's, has a daily management control of the operation and
* face to face with UAP Managers
* Support the plant Manager for Budget preparation and presentation, forecast
* and month end review
* Involve in the people review and PRCS
* Coordinate within the UAP all actions to improve financial (MIP, VAVE,
* FES---Hoshin plan---)
* Strongly involved in the program review and actions relative to plant readiness
* for new launches (PT, MPT, EMPT)
* Ensure customer satisfaction
* Ensure the Faurecia Excellence System implementation in the production area
* Fulfill legal responsibilities and interface with local authorities once Plant Manager absent
* Ensure staffing, induction, training, and development of area employees
* Support to manage social climate and labor relations
* Review and sign off CAR for New Programs or General P&E in support of SPM and Plant Manager
* Monthly review of TRS for Capacity Equipment
* Travel for giving and receiving training as well as business related support is sometimes required.

*The ideal candidate.*

To succeed in this position, you will ideally have:

* Preferred Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field
* Operational knowledge of production methods (Kanban, 5S, Hoshin, TPM---)
* Proven track record in upholding safety and quality standards
* Proven experience in production management in the automotive industry
* Minimum 5 years of management experience
* Ability to build and manage a budget & results oriented
* Strong communication skills - ability to interface with other functions and work with employees at all levels of the organization

*We believe people matter.*

Faurecia is an *equal opportunity employer*. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

*Join us and take a journey that matters.*

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:
* 401(k)
* 401(k) matching
* Dental insurance
* Employee assistance program
* Employee discount
* Flexible schedule
* Health insurance
* Health savings account
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Parental leave
* Relocation assistance
* Retirement plan
* Tuition reimbursement
* Vision insurance
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday

Education:
* Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:
* management: 5 years (Preferred)
* automotive manufacturing: 5 years (Preferred)

Work Location: One location%58047475%

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