Plant Operations & Quality Leader

Faurecia South Africa; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Forvia in Fort Wayne, IN is seeking a Deputy Plant Manager to oversee Production, Logistics and Quality, while supporting HSE, HR, Finance and Purchasing. You will ensure timely production launches, optimize layout and equipment use, and drive cost, quality and delivery.

You will recruit and develop staff, lead continuous improvement initiatives, and build a strong safety culture, while aligning with budget and strategic goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or Supply Chain Management.
• Minimum 8 years of progressive leadership experience in industrial manufacturing.
• Lean manufacturing experience; automotive industry is preferred.
• Strong ability to lead, coach and communicate across functions.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the Production, Logistics, and Quality managers and support function managers.
• Define the manufacturing strategy for product lines and ensure performance of plant operations.
• Drive QCD results, optimize layout and equipment use, and manage the plant budget.
• Lead continuous improvement and Faurecia Excellence System deployment.
• Recruit, train and develop plant employees and foster a safe, collaborative culture.

Skills

Strong leadership

Cost reduction

Lean manufacturing

Communication skills

Analytical problem solving

Team building

English fluency

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Forvia in Fort Wayne, IN is seeking a Deputy Plant Manager to oversee Production, Logistics and Quality, while supporting HSE, HR, Finance and Purchasing. You will ensure timely production launches, optimize layout and equipment use, and drive cost, quality and delivery.

You will recruit and develop staff, lead continuous improvement initiatives, and build a strong safety culture, while aligning with budget and strategic goals.