New trends and expectations are reshaping the automotive industry. Inspired by the exciting new challenges associated with this revolution, Faurecia 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, Faurecia is the place to be.Position Description |Title: Deputy Plant ManagerReports To: Plant ManagerEssential responsibilities and dutiesThe role of a Deputy Plant Manager is to manage a production plant.His/her permanent target is to deliver its budget committmentmeasured through gross marginand inventory level, which means:Secure foundationsin his plant: safetyof employee/ adequate customer satisfaction: quality and deliveries on time/ empowered employeesand work force.Manage his P&Lto drivethe appropriate actionsto adaptplant resources and costs to volume variation, and manage launch preparationcost for new programsThe main missions of the role are:Ensure safetyof employeesEnsure permanent customer satisfactionand intimacy: quality and deliveriesManage variable margin: direct labor efficiciency and productivity/ rmaterial cost consumption/ Scrap and rework reductionManage fixed cost: indirect labor/ manufacturing costs/ invenotry variancesManage inventories: appropriate information management and physical flow in the plant.Set plant lay out for optimal flowand efficient useof equipments: capacity, reliability, operating costs, CAPEX controlDrive continuousand breathrough improvementthrough plant priorities and resources defined by the PIP(plant improvement plan)and aligned with PMTbusiness targets using the FES(Faurecia Excellence System) tools and methodologies to support executionSupport sales department for customer claimsnegotiationAct within program teamas early as acquisition, to create best conditions for production, secure launches and ensure competitiveness/ profitability of the new programs.Drive supplier performanceimprovement, and material consumption reduction with purchasing departmentRespect for the environment andsecurityof the plantParticipate in PMTconstruction to confirm plant mid-term visionand futureFulfill legal responsibilitiesand interface with local authoritiesSecure internal controlwith the support of financial controler and finance networkEnsure staffing, induction, training, empowerment and development of all plant employees including managers & professionalsDevelophis team to prepare successionManage labour relationsManage social climateQualificationsThe ideal candidatewill have/be:Minimum education level: Master's degreeExperience:Proven experience in production management and lean manufacturing / FES production system/ Toyota production systemProven experience in team management with leadership and coaching skillsSkills and competencies:Ability to build and manage a P&L budget. Knowledge in Finance.Results orientedEnglish fluentFaurecia is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
