Transformation Project Manager

Faurecia • Auburn Hills, MI

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About The Position

Project manager for the transformation initiative that FORVIA is deploying within NAO. Learn the methodology and process for each initiative and apply it to rollout plants identified by the company. Lead the various team members to identify which use case are applicable for the plant, create the plan including timing, feasibility, funding, implementation, and maintenance (all projects’ phases) with in the expected time frame.

Requirements

• Leadership, capacity to animate workshop and influence functional networks
• Outstanding project management skills
• Digital skills and curiosity on new technologies and tools
• Deep understanding of lean manufacturing (FES). Operations experience is a plus.
• Good understanding of a Plant P&L
• Good interpersonal and communication skills, English required
• Agility, openness to new ideas
• Experience in transformation project
• Customer orientation, Leadership, Team spirit, Autonomy, Drive, Energy
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Project Management
• Engineering degree or equivalent

Nice To Haves

• Operations experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Project owner and leader for the transformation initiative projects with NAO
• Learn the process, methodology, and tools for deploying the initiative in the various NAO plants (i.e., resource planning, skill assessments, timing, funding, lessons learned, roadblocks, training, and so on)
• Co - develop with management, a roadmap for NAO
• Support champions in deployment and improvement of standards defined by BG / Group define and support change management plans
• Define future skills training needs for various functions & provide suggest updates for JD based on previous projects
• Assess champions’ skills and anticipate development needs in regard based on previous projects
• Participate in governance steerco, animate the network, build strong partnerships with all internal and external key stakeholders
• Follow up deployment and operational performance (adherence to Roadmap, P&L and Cash impact, # standard tools deployed, usage, # ideas implemented) – Standard vs. Actual
• Maintain & Share Best Practices and lessons learned (capitalized project experience)
• Propose continuous improvement ideas in business efficiency and cost reduction
• Capitalizes on knowledge and shares best practices / lessons learned across organization and within the site
• Commitment to the highest ethical standards and adherence to: Faurecia Group Code of Ethics Faurecia Group Code of Management Faurecia Group Environmental Policy Faurecia Group Quality Policy
• All other duties as assigned by the company

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior