Industrial Program Manager

About Faurecia

Faurecia products and systems are in one out of three vehicles on the road today, including vehicles manufactured by the biggest and most well-known automotive brands in every region of the world.

Our comprehensive offer for SUSTAINABLE MOBILITY includes zero-emission hydrogen solutions, ultra-low emissions solutions, systems for advanced driver assistance and products made with a range of optimized and sustainable materials.

With our COCKPIT OF THE FUTURE, we create value for brands and connected experiences for consumers with our expertise in seating, interiors, lighting, body electronics, sensors, actuators and other display technologies and cockpit electronics.

But Faurecia is also so much more than a top-7 global automotive and technology leader. We inspire safer, more comfortable, more personalized and more sustainable mobility. We create advanced solutions to accelerate the transition towards CO2 neutrality.

We believe people matter. We work on challenges that matter. If you join us, you’ll take a journey that matters.

We’re hiring an Industrial Program Manager!

Our Interior Systems Division is looking for an Industrial Program Manager for its manufacturing facility in Louisville, KY to have full ownership of all Industrial Development activities of the Program at the plant.

You’ll work on challenges that matter

This job will require you to:

• Responsible for the work packages execution for the Industrial Development of the Program at the Plant: industrial footprint, Plant equipment selection (new / reuse /share), Plant layout, MIFD /MIFA, industrial trials …

• Responsible for the launch planning and budget from definition till execution

• Participate in the development of Make or Buy strategy in accordance with Purchasing, Program and Plant(s) Starting from phase 3, be responsible for HSE and ergonomic convergence in the Plant

• Define the Industrial Development support team required resources in terms of workload, competencies and profiles

• Manage the Industrial Development support team to ensure Industrial Development and Plant launch readiness by conducting reviews, assigning tasks, driving accountability and preparing launch related staffing and training plans

PROCESS DEVELOPMENT

• Approval of the following Process Development activities upstream: HSE and ergonomic convergence until GR2b

PRODUCTION LAUNCH

• Management of launch activities at the Plant: Complete the Industrial Development support team with required resources (internal /external) in terms of workload, competencies and profiles

• Liaise with UAPs and PC&Ls to plan production related runs / trials

• Coordinate the installation and launch of production equipment and tooling

• Support the production during the ramp-up after the handover

TARGETS AND REPORTING

• Leadership for all Industrial Development Program objectives at the Plant: The IPM performance is evaluated based on Program Launch Report, Launch Cost and Status, respect of CAPEX, scrap rate, PPM, …
• Ensure the Industrial Development milestones are passed successfully and on time

HSE

• Support commitments established in the ISO 14001 Environmental Policy.

• Ensure members in assigned area(s) of responsibility conform to relevant HSE requirements.

• Support environmental programs to achieve objectives and targets.

OTHER

• Follow values established within Being Faurecia.

• Act with an entrepreneurial mindset as well as with autonomy and accountability.

• Act in accordance with the behaviors as established in Faurecia’s Code of Ethics and Code of Management.

• Commitment to the highest ethical standards and willingness to adhere to Faurecia’s Code of Ethics and Code of Management.

Position Specifications

• Controls CAPEX spending for the plant

• Perform machine changes as needed

• Plant layout and MIFD updates

• Accept and/or reject any potential plant equipment installation

• Good financial skills (costing, budget, investment)

• Leadership skills

• Ability to interface with other functions - Networking capabilities.

• International mindset

The ideal candidate

To succeed in this position, you will ideally have:

• At least 5 years of experience in production area, including one position in Program Management

• Preferably a Master’s degree in engineering or applicable work experience

• Trained in Faurecia Excellence System and Program Management System

• Experience in program launch

• Proficient level of English

Leadership Competencies:

• Cultivates Innovation

• Manage Ambiguity

• Manage Complexity

• Customer Focus

• Drives Results

• Being Resilient

• Learning Agility

• Political Savvy

• Demonstrates Self-Awareness

• Develops Talent

We believe people matter

Faurecia is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Join us, and take a journey that matters