Job Description

Forvia, a sustainable mobility technology leader

INTERNAL VACANCY

Title : PPTL (Plant Program Team Leader) - FCM Port Elizabeth
Reports To : Industrial Program Manager
Closing Date : 23 July

New trends and expectations are reshaping the automotive industry. Inspired by the exciting new challenges associated with this revolution, Faurecia anticipates the future of mobility developing cutting-edge solutions for smart life on board and sustainable mobility. If you’re willing to contribute and create value for tomorrow’s cleaner and smarter mobility, Faurecia is the place to be.

Your mission, roles and responsibilities

Role Purpose:

He/she is responsible for all the manufacturing aspects (in charge of the Faurecia PMS Manufacturing Key Deliverables) of the Program in his/her plant. His/her mission lasts from the program award (end of phase 1) till SOP + 6 months.
The key responsibilities of the role are:
Team Management
o Coordinate work package tasks and ensure their accomplishment
o In agreement with the program manager and the PML, technical interface with the customer and the suppliers
o According to the PMS, define the plant launch team required resources (workload, competencies and profiles), have it nominated by the Plant Manager and the PM and coordinate its activities. Be in charge of the (Run at Rate) process for his/her programs
o Act as the interface between the Program Manufacturing Leader and the plant.
Product interface (manufacturability)
o Prototype: check know-how availability in plant according to requirements and
o analyse industrial and technical tasks during prototype build (involving operators from production plant) as part of the MVP (Manufacturing Validation Plan)
o Implement all changes related to production system and/or related to the product (as of Engineering Change Management).
Production System Development
o Study, develop in detail, validate, release and set-up the complete Production System of the program using group standard lean Capex methodologies: process flow charts, work combination Table, PFA (Process Functional Analysis), layout (SWC), equipment and tool definition and interfaces, material and information flow diagram in accordance with the Group standards and program objectives.
o Participate in the achievement of Process, Equipment and Facility FMEA.
o Coordinate installation and launch of all production equipment and tooling
Production launch
Under the PML supervision, the PPTL carried out the following activities at his/her plant level
o Manage the Production Part Approval Process (including Run @ Rate: Production Trial, Mass Production Trial and Extended Mass Production Trial).
o Manage the production launch in the plant.
o Support the Production Ramp-up
Targets and reporting
o Achieve all manufacturing program objectives in his/her plant (Quality ,Costs, Delivery, Performance) such as Process and Machine Capabilities, MPM, PPM and Scrap rate, CAPEX, Amortized costs, Added value, Material Cost, Logistics costs, Gross Margin, Start-up costs.
o Apply PMS/Engineering Change Management/ Faurecia Manufacturing tools and standards.
o Ensure that manufacturing milestones are passed successfully and on time.
o Report on a monthly base the progress of his activity (3PR level 2, PLR).

Your profile and competencies to succeed

The ideal candidate will have/be:
o National Diploma or B- Tech in Mechanical / Industrial Engineering through a University or Technikon
o Proven technical skills on product and process.
o Ability to manage functional plant Program team.
o Familiar with Program finance issues (costing, P&L, investments)

Interested applicants are to submit a comprehensive CV, coupled with copies of their academic results, qualifications and ID via the online portals by 23 July . Incomplete and late applications will not be considered. Only applicants who meet the minimum requirements will be considered for an interview. Should you not meet the minimum requirements or have not been contacted within 2 weeks of the closing date please consider your application unsuccessful.

Faurecia supports the principles embodied in the Employment Equity Act and as such, preference will be given to candidates who will add to the diversity of our organization.

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 , 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 , 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 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 , people in 43 countries. You'll find our technology in around 1 out of 2 vehicles produced anywhere in the world.

In June , 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 .

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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