FES & Productivity Manager

faurecia S.A.; Spring Hill (TN); On-site; USD 100,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Forvia seeks a Division FES and Productivity Manager to drive lean initiatives and productivity across the plant. You will lead FES deployment, coach teams, and advance continuous improvement through digital tools and training programs.

The role requires deep knowledge of FES principles, change management skills, and a track record in production environments. Fluency in English and a Bachelor’s degree are required, with sponsorship not available.

Qualifications

• Network animation, coaching and influencing/persuasion skills.
• Ability to train and coach within all levels of the plant.
• Continuous improvement mind set.
• Ability to master change.
• Understand basic P&L and operational levers.
• Fluent English language knowledge: written and spoken.
• Problem Diagnosis and analytic skills to understand contexts and define/support the definition of action plans.
• Minimum 3 years of managerial experience (Production / PC&L / Quality Manager…).
• Recommended 3 years of working experience within a production environment (e.g. Engineer, Supervisor, Manager level or equivalent)
• Recognized experience and ability to improve processes and KPI's within a plant using FES principles.
• Previous plant launch experience and previous management experience is a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business/Engineering, or similar field of study.

Responsibilities

• FES Excellence Leader: provide FES expertise at the plant level, collaborate with departments to create an impactful deployment plan.
• Support Production System deployment, standardized work, OHP development, and lead FES training sessions.
• Contribute to lead time reduction through continuous flow and Kanban loop sizing.
• Lead digital tools deployment, ensuring data quality and training on tools like NEO, DMC, mLean.
• Participate in FES principles application from design stage, implementing lean process design and plant good practices.
• Productivity & Waste Reduction Champion: reduce Gap to Benchmark for Plant Operations and participate in productivity workshops.
• Contribute to MOD, MFC, Scrap/Yield improvement initiatives focusing on Hoshin, 7 wastes, cycle time, bottlenecks.
• Ensure DLE/DLP tracking and action plans, close gaps to DLE max.
• Run value management workshops for MFC and lead problem-solving for Scrap/Yield.
• FES Network Animator: act as change agent, cultivate a FES mindset, promote FES X.0.

Skills

Network animation coaching

Plant coaching

Continuous improvement mindset

Change management

P&L understanding

Fluent English

Problem diagnosis & analytics

3+ years managerial experience

3+ years production env experience

FES principles experience

Plant launch experience (plus)

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Eng

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Engineering

Job description

Forvia, a sustainable mobility technology leader

We pioneer technology for mobility experience that matter to people.

Your mission, roles and responsibilities

Join a forward-thinking automotive technology leader as our Division FES and Productivity Maestro. We are on a mission to drive excellence, innovation, and sustainable growth. If you're ready to be a catalyst for change and thrive in a dynamic environment, this is your chance.

As Plant FES (Faurecia Excellence System) and Productivity Manager, your key responsibilities will be:

FES Excellence Leader:

• Provide FES expertise at the plant level, collaborating with departments to create an impactful FES deployment plan.
• Ensure Production System deployment, supporting standardized work, OHP development, and leading FES training sessions.
• Contribute to lead time reduction through continuous flow implementation and provide expertise on Kanban loop sizing.
• Lead the digital tools deployment, ensuring quality data capture and delivering training on tools like NEO, DMC, mLean.
• Participate in FES principles application from the design stage, implementing lean process design and submitting plant good practices.

Productivity & Waste Reduction Champion:

• Reduce the Gap to Benchmark for Plant Operations through identification of Productivity Potential and active participation in productivity workshops.
• Contribute to MOD, MFC, Scrap/Yield improvement initiatives, focusing on Hoshin, 7 wastes, cycle time improvement, bottleneck management, and more.
• Ensure DLE/DLP tracking process and manage action plans, closing gaps to DLE max.
• Run value management workshops for MFC and lead problem‑solving activities for Scrap/Yield improvement.

FES Network Animator:

• Act as a change agent within the plant, cultivating a FES mindset rooted in Lean Manufacturing Concepts.
• Promote FES X.0 through effective communication, pulling teams into the journey of continuous improvement.

Your profile and competencies to succeed

The ideal candidate will have/be:

• Network animation, coaching and influencing/persuasion skills
• Ability to train and coach within all levels of the plant
• Continuous improvement mind set
• Ability to master change
• Understand basic P&L and operational levers
• Fluent English language knowledge: written and spoken
• Problem Diagnosis and analytic skills to understand contexts and define/support the definition of action plans
• Minimum 3 years of managerial experience (Production / PC&L / Quality Manager…)
• Recommended 3 years of working experience within a production environment (e.g. Engineer, Supervisor, Manager level or equivalent)
• Recognized experience and ability to improve processes and KPI's within a plant using FES principles
• Previous plant launch experience and previous management experience is a plus
• Minimum education level: Bachelor’s degree in Business/Engineering, or similar field of study

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position now or in the future.

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. 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, a global automotive technology supplier, comprises the complementary technology and industrial strengths of Faurecia and HELLA.

With over 137 500 people, including more than 12,000 R&D engineers across 40+ countries, FORVIA provides a unique and comprehensive approach to the automotive challenges of today and tomorrow. Composed of 6 business groups and a strong IP portfolio of over 12,400 patents, FORVIA is focused on becoming the preferred innovation and integration partner for OEMs worldwide.

In 2025, the Group achieved a consolidated revenue of 26.2 billion euros prior to IFRS 5. FORVIA SE is listed on the Euronext Paris market under the FRVIA mnemonic code and is a component of the SBF 120 index.

FORVIA aims to be a change maker committed to foreseeing and making the mobility transformation happen. www.forvia.com

Salary Range: USD 100,000 - 115,000