Head of Industrian Engineering

Head of Operational Excellence and Industrial Engineering

Location: IRAPUATO, GUANAJUATO

FORVIA HELLA is a listed international automotive supplier. As a company of the FORVIA Group, FORVIA HELLA stands for high-performance lighting technology and vehicle electronics and, with the Lifecycle Solutions Business Group, also covers a broad service and product portfolio for the spare parts and workshop business as well as for manufacturers of special vehicles. With currently around 36,500 employees at over 125 locations, the Company is active worldwide and generated adjusted sales of €8.1 billion in fiscal year 2024.

Your Tasks

• Managing and implementing the operational excellence system with all measures at the location, as well as controlling the use of employees and the interfaces particularly between O2F and I2P process
• Executing lean production as well as Kaizen activities for direct and indirect areas. Coordinating Forvia Excellence System (Forvia ES) deployment and implementing the fundamentals of the processes of "Production System" and "Plant Management" in Forvia ES, moderating and supporting the budgeting, planning and reviewing of Forvia ES deployment
• Develop a systematic approach to ensure that Operational Excellence and Industrial Engineering methods are applied and executed within the location

Your Qualifications

• Solid background in implementing and sustaining operational excellence systems
• Capable of training and coaching others in excellence methodologies
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive continuous improvement initiatives
• Experience in line balancing, time studies, and process optimization

FORVIA HELLA stands for the variety of all employees. Inclusion and diversity are firmly anchored in our company culture. We are continuously looking for new team players and welcome applications from all interested parties, regardless of their ethical and social background, age, religion, gender, disability, sexual orientation or identity.