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location: guadalajara, mexico
forvia hella is a listed, international automotive supplier. Coming together with faurecia in the forvia group, we build the world's seventh largest supplier of automotive technologies. As a global market leader in high-growth areas, forvia employs 157,000 people worldwide. Forvia hella stands for high-performance lighting technology and automotive electronics, covering a broad service and product portfolio for the spare parts, workshop business, and manufacturers of special vehicles through our business group lifecycle solutions. With around 37,500 employees at over 125 locations, the company is active worldwide, generating adjusted sales of €8.1 billion in fiscal year 2023.
your tasks
plant operations management
* ensure the execution of the production schedule, delivery, safety, quality, time, and costs of serial production.
* balance resources and ensure cost-efficient production.
* ensure incoming materials meet design specifications in quality, price, quantity, and delivery.
* manage logistical performance and develop strategies to meet wip and inventory targets.
* prepare and launch new projects under set targets.
* maintain and acquire production plants and equipment to meet demands.
* apply tpm (total productive maintenance) and improve plant and equipment performance.
* support operational excellence and maintain 5s and technical cleanliness standards.
* coordinate customer orders, production planning, and shop floor transfer to meet customer requirements.
* implement smed and small lot production cycles where applicable.
* maintain a safe working environment and ensure environmental standards are met.
* drive continuous improvement processes on shop floor and office areas.
* participate in problem-solving using the committed techniques.
* develop manufacturing strategies for short, medium, and long-term horizons.
* ensure conformity of production and compliance with standards (qs / iso/ts / vda).
* support budgeting processes and meet/exceed business targets.
leadership
* deploy and support employees based on their qualifications, fostering a motivating environment.
* guide and support employees in their roles.
* handle hiring, team performance, evaluation, and qualification development.
* manage team targets, delegation, and individual development to meet department goals.
your qualifications
* 3-5 years of experience in the automotive industry.
our offer
* career growth opportunities in leadership and organizational success.
* continuous learning and development programs, including leadership training.
* chance to impact the company's digital presence and customer engagement.
* dynamic, inclusive, and innovative work environment.
* competitive salary and benefits package.
we encourage applications even if you do not meet all requirements, as employee development is a priority for us. We value diversity and inclusion, welcoming applicants regardless of background.
please submit your application via our career portal, including your salary expectations and earliest start date, referencing req16092.
company: hella automotive mexico s.a. de c.v.
contact: tania bistrain
seniority level
* mid-senior level
employment type
* full-time
job function
* management and manufacturing
industries
* motor vehicle manufacturing
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