TVO Director, FCM NAO

Faurecia • Auburn Hills, MI

2d

About The Position

Forvia, a sustainable mobility technology leader
We pioneer technology for mobility experience that matter to people.
Your mission, roles and responsibilities
The TVO Director will lead all Division activities related to VA/VE, productivity, that will fuel the Division profitability.
Responsibilities:
Plan and lead VAVE for Division. Coordinate VAVE workshops and idea creation. Lead the development, governance and execution of the business case and bringing the idea into reality.
Participate and challenge workshops planned by CBUs to achieve division TVO target
Will be responsible to create the budget and budget attainment in regards to TVO. This includes identifying the resources needed.
Acts as a liaison between the internal team and customer, ensuring robust communication between the two.
Bring the Value Management mindset to the team
Support execution, escalate roadblocks as appropriate to Customer Account Director and VP when required
Identify and enforce top TVO priorities for the division performance, report progress
Supports and/or leads special projects identified by the Account/division
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

Requirements

• Intermediate to proficient skills in Microsoft Office Suite (specifically Excel and PowerPoint), is required
• Experience in automotive Program Management, Manufacturing, Design and Development
• Ability to communicate decisions both written and orally with credibility and confidence. To work in a multicultural environment
• Ability to interact effectively with all hierarchic levels is necessary
• Ability to quickly learn and apply new technical concepts
• Agility to manage several initiatives concurrently
• Intermediate to proficient English required; Additional languages are preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in a related engineering/design discipline is required; Master’s degree strongly preferred. Potential for other degrees to be considered combined with job experiences
• Minimum 5-10 years of proven experience in design and development, manufacturing and/or quality within an industrial environment is required.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree strongly preferred.
• Additional languages are preferred

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead VAVE for Division.
• Coordinate VAVE workshops and idea creation.
• Lead the development, governance and execution of the business case and bringing the idea into reality.
• Participate and challenge workshops planned by CBUs to achieve division TVO target
• Create the budget and budget attainment in regards to TVO.
• Acts as a liaison between the internal team and customer, ensuring robust communication between the two.
• Bring the Value Management mindset to the team
• Support execution, escalate roadblocks as appropriate to Customer Account Director and VP when required
• Identify and enforce top TVO priorities for the division performance, report progress
• Supports and/or leads special projects identified by the Account/division
• Capitalizes on knowledge and shares best practices / lessons learned across organization and within the site

Benefits

• 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 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 better and use longer, with a focus on recyclability and circular economy.

What This Job Offers

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