Plant PC&L Manager level 2

Faurecia Services Groupe; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Forvia is seeking a Production Control & Logistics Manager to lead the plant's PC&L activities, ensuring timely deliveries and optimized production planning. This role involves managing a team, aligning with strategic goals, and driving continuous improvement across operations.

The ideal candidate has a master’s in industrial or supply-chain management (or equivalent) and 5+ years in production control/logistics, preferably in automotive, with strong leadership and ERP knowledge.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in industrial or supply-chain management preferred; bachelor's degree minimum.
• Five+ years of experience in production control and logistics, preferably in automotive.
• Operations experience including safety and quality basics.

Responsibilities

• Lead production control and logistics activities aligned with PC&L strategy.
• Manage customer management and deliveries and supervise planning and internal/external flows.
• Oversee budget adherence and drive continuous improvement across the plant.
• Develop and coach a team of professionals to meet performance targets.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Customer orientation

Autonomy

Rigor

Strategic thinking

Education

Master's degree in industrial or supply-chain management

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ERP systems

APICS knowledge

Faurecia FORVIA processes

Job description

Forvia, a sustainable mobility technology leader

We pioneer technology for mobility experience that matter to people.

Your mission, roles and responsibilities

Are you looking for a challenging and rewarding career in production control and logistics? Do you have a passion for optimizing processes, managing budgets, and ensuring customer satisfaction? If so, you might be the perfect candidate for the Production Control & Logistics Manager position at Faurecia, a global leader in automotive technology.
As the Production Control & Logistics Manager, you will be responsible for managing the production control and logistic activities of the plant, in alignment with the Division/Business Group PC&L strategy. You will lead a team of professionals in charge of customer management and deliveries, production planning, internal and external flows management, and continuous improvement. You will also ensure the adherence to the PC&L standard processes and the department budget.

Your profile and competencies to succeed

• Master's degree in industrial or supply-chain management highly preferred, Bachelors degree minimum requirement

Professional Experience:

• At least 5 years of experience in production control and logistics, preferably in the automotive industry
• Experience in operations, including Safety and Quality basics

Skills and competencies:

• Customer orientation / Leadership / Team spirit / Autonomy /Rigor / Openness to new ideas
• Knowledge of the ERP processes and tools, and the ability to detect, understand, and solve issues
• Knowledge of the APICS and Faurecia system principles
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to build good relationships with internal and external stakeholders, such as sales, customers, purchasing, suppliers, program team, engineering, and plant staffing
• Respect of the Faurecia code of management and values, and the ability to promote the “Being Forvia” spirit
• Knowledge of employee empowerment basics, and the ability to engage team members in working in standard conditions and focused on continuous improvement
• Willingness to participate in the leadership training courses offered by Faurecia University

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 betteranduse longer, with a focus on recyclability and circular economy.

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