Deputy Plant Manager

As Deputy Plant Manager, you will be a key operational leader, driving plant performance, building capability across teams, and ensuring excellence in Quality, Cost, and Delivery (QCD).

You’ll partner closely with the Plant Manager and lead a cross‑functional organization to deliver results while preparing the plant for the future of manufacturing.

• Own plant performance:
  Deliver results across QCD, ensuring customer satisfaction and budget adherence
• Lead production excellence:
  Define and execute manufacturing strategy across product lines
• Develop high-performing teams:
  Coach UAP Managers and grow future leaders within the plant
• Drive continuous improvement:
  Deploy the Faurecia Excellence System and embed a culture of operational excellence
• Optimize operations:
  Improve layouts, processes, and equipment utilization
• Ensure successful launches:
  Anticipate and execute smooth production ramps for new products
• Strengthen supplier performance:
  Elevate partnerships and accountability
• Foster a safe and sustainable workplace:
  Champion HSE standards and employee wellbeing
• Lead cross‑functional alignment:
  Collaborate across HR, Quality, Finance, Logistics, and Purchasing
• Build engagement:
  Support a positive social climate and strong labor relations

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering
• 5+ years in production leadership within a multi-site industrial environment
• Proven success in lean manufacturing and continuous improvement
• Strong leadership, coaching, and team development capabilities
  
  Solid understanding of financial and operational performance drivers
• High level of autonomy, decision-making, and accountability
• Excellent communication, analytical, and problem‑solving skills

Ability to unite teams and drive results in a fast-paced environment

• Join the 7th largest global automotive supplier with 157,000+ employees across 40+ countries
• Be part of a company leading the charge in CO₂ Net Zero, certified by the SBTi Net‑Zero Standard
• Work at the forefront of sustainable mobility innovation
• Grow your career through Forvia University and global opportunities
• Thrive in a diverse, inclusive, and collaborative environment