Plant Maintenance Manager

Forvia, a sustainable mobility technology leader

We pioneer technology for mobility experience that matter to people.

Your mission, roles and responsibilities

The Maintenance Manager oversees the duties of maintenance and Stock room personnel.

• Assigning work orders to maintenance personnel and prioritizing and leveling the workload.
• Maintain the employees’ time, attendance, and vacation schedules.
• Assist engineering with locating and maintaining repair parts for the equipment.
• Ensure development of Maintenance Technicians and Maintenance Apprentices
• Direct and coordinate both repair and preventive maintenance for all manufacturing equipment.
• Support continuous improvement efforts: propose and implement continuous productivity, efficiency, and quality improvement actions for all equipment.
• Support and manage the work order database to keep it current.
• Ensure development of maintenance personnel in all types of skills (hydraulic, electrical, mechanical, etc.)
• Support and enforce all Health, Safety, and environmental rules.
• Ensure safety equipment is maintained and up to current standards.
• Ensure the continuous development and coaching of maintenance technicians.
• Submit/implement at least two improvement ideas per month.
• Commit to the highest ethical standards and adhere to Faurecia’s Code of Ethics and Code of Management.
• Assist other departments to secure the quality of the product.

Your profile and competencies to succeed

Minimum education level: Associate degree in industrial electronics, with a specialization in mechanics and automation

Experience

• At least 5 years of maintenance leadership experience within a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Working knowledge of Quality systems and Health, Safety & Environment skills
• Deep understanding electrical and mechanical trades
• Experience with robotics and fixtures

Skills and competencies

• Strong leadership skills in coaching people

• Ability to be a team player and have the respect of your peers.

• High levels of organization while being sensitive to time constraints and resource availability.

• Able solving problems with a realistic understanding of issues

• Ability to enter data accurately.

• Capable of following verbal and written instructions

• Solid math skills

• Computer knowledge and skills

• Ability to handle multiple tasks efficiently.

• Safety, quality, production, and team oriented

• Ability to effectively interact with associates at all levels.

• Minimum bi-lingual (English required)

Leadership Competencies

• Drives Results
• Customer Focus
• Learning on the Fly (Individual Contributor/Team Leader)
• Problem Solving
• Collaborates with Others

Visa sponsorship of any kind is not available for this position now or in the future.

What we can do for you

• 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 welcome energetic and agile people who can thrive in a fast-changing environment. People who share our strong values. Team players with a collaborative mindset and a passion to deliver high standards for our clients. Lifelong learners. High performers. Globally minded people who aspire to work in a transforming industry, where excellence, speed, and quality count.
• 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.

Why join us

FORVIA, a global automotive technology supplier, comprises the complementary technology and industrial strengths of Faurecia and HELLA.

With over 137 500 people, including more than 12,000 R&D engineers across 40+ countries, FORVIA provides a unique and comprehensive approach to the automotive challenges of today and tomorrow. Composed of 6 business groups and a strong IP portfolio of over 12,400 patents, FORVIA is focused on becoming the preferred innovation and integration partner for OEMs worldwide.

In 2025, the Group achieved a consolidated revenue of 26.2 billion euros prior to IFRS 5. FORVIA SE is listed on the Euronext Paris market under the FRVIA mnemonic code and is a component of the SBF 120 index.

FORVIA aims to be a change maker committed to foreseeing and making the mobility transformation happen. www.forvia.com