Forvia, a sustainable mobility technology leader

rviaNew trends and expectations are reshaping the automotive industry. Inspired by the exciting new challenges associated with this revolution, Forvia 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, Forvia is the place to be.If you’re ambitious, driven and team-spirited, this is your opportunity to build a career as a Production Supervisor in Silao,Gto.

Your mission, roles and responsibilities

The Production Supervisor role is responsible for managing the production of parts and the personnel under their supervision to achieve the organization's objectives through teamwork, continuous improvement, and employee development within the framework of the Forvia Excellence System (Forvia ES 4.0) and the Being Faurecia culture. In addition, the role promotes environmental stewardship in accordance with the requirements of the ISO 14001 standard. The main missions of the role are:

• Ensure compliance with the requirements of IATF 16949, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and CTPAT standards applicable to production.
• Ensure proper staffing, training, and development of team members.
• Ensure and facilitate compliance with applicable Environmental Management System and Occupational Health and Safety Management System controls within their area of responsibility.
• Ensure compliance with the 7 Safety Fundamentals throughout the plant.
• Lead the company's Quality, Cost, Delivery, and People (QCDP) objectives and ensure that areas of responsibility achieve performance targets.
• Establish QCDP goals for each Autonomous Production Group (GAP) under their responsibility and implement improvement plans to achieve the desired results.
• Understand, interpret, and implement quality basics within their areas of responsibility to prevent defective products from being shipped to customers.
• Ensure compliance with the 7 Employee Empowerment Basics (7 EE Basics) within their areas of responsibility.
• Implement and continuously improve standardized work within their areas of responsibility.
• Maintain strict adherence to 5S standards.
• Establish effective communication with the UAP Manager, Production Supervisors from other shifts, and support functions to ensure transparent information flow and collaboration.
• Manage workshops and improvement activities aimed at increasing efficiency, improving quality, and reducing waste within their areas (HOSHIN, SMED).
• Ensure the appropriate staffing levels for each Autonomous Production Group (GAP) under their responsibility according to customer demand.
• Validate attendance records and overtime worked by personnel under their supervision to ensure accurate payroll processing.
• Promote the professional development of personnel under their supervision by conducting job evaluations in a timely manner as established in the collective bargaining agreement.
• Understand, interpret, and apply the internal work regulations.
• Ensure that employees under their supervision have and properly use the required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Ensure that working conditions fully comply with safety requirements and implement and monitor mandatory safety rules within their areas of responsibility.
• Commit to attending all job-related training programs scheduled by Management and apply the knowledge acquired as part of a continuous improvement process.
• Understand and effectively use the plant's digital tools and systems (mlean platform, DMC, and Palantir) and ensure that GAP leaders also use them effectively.

The above is intended to describe the general requirements of this position. It should not be considered an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or requirements associated with this role. The Production Supervisor must always demonstrate a commitment to the continuous improvement of work methods and the achievement of Quality, Cost, Delivery, and People (QCDP) objectives.

Your profile and competencies to succeed

Minimum Education Level:

• Preferred: Industrial Engineering, Automotive Systems Engineering, Electromechanical Engineering, or a related field.

Professional Experience:

• Knowledge of continuous improvement processes in the automotive industry (Lean Manufacturing).
• Availability to rotate shifts on a monthly basis.
• Knowledge of basic production safety practices.
• Knowledge of 8D methodology, Core Tools, PC&L Basics, and HSE regulations.
• Knowledge of IATF 16949, ISO 14001 standards, and customer requirements.
• Experience in personnel management and administration.
• Monitoring and follow-up of production performance indicators.
• Basic knowledge of standardized work practices.
• Basic English proficiency.
• Basic Excel skills.

Skills and Competencies:

• Teamwork.
• Problem Solving.
• Ability to Motivate Others.
• Leadership.
• Effective Communication Skills.

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.