Faurecia

Tittle: FES&P (Lean Manufacturing) Intern

Reports to: FES&P Manager

New trends and expectations are reshaping the automotive industry. Inspired by the exciting new challenges associated with this revolution, FORVIA anticipates the future of mobility developing cutting-edge solutions for smart life on board and sustainable mobility. If you’re willing to contribute and create value for tomorrow’s cleaner and smarter mobility, FORVIA is the place to be.

FORVIA is looking for a year-round Lean Manufacturing intern for the Louisville, KY location.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in providing FES support (HSE, Quality, EE, PC&L and Production system) based on lean manufacturing principles to contribute to operational business targets

o Support the FES (Faurecia Excellence System) deployment plan

o Provide FES knowledge and skills to the plant team through training, coaching and education

• Contribute to the Plant Direct Labor cost budget construction & achievement, through efficient “Direct Labor cost management” & “Direct Labor cost improvement plan”

o Support data management and acquisition for standard and actual Labor cost accuracy

o Support proper DLE (Direct Labor Efficiency) and DLP (Direct Labor Productivity) tracking process

o Support the implementation of FES improvement tools for production reliability, change over Standards (flexibility), reduction of Line stoppages, Line balancing, and overall Direct Labor efficiency

o Support identification of Direct Labor Productivity Potential

• Contribute to the lead time reduction though the implementation of continuous flow, layout optimization, pull-system and speed up flows activities
• Support FES network Animation in the plant

Contribute to deployment of FES culture at Supervisors & GAP Leader level

o Propose and promote best practices within the Plant

o Participate in workshops to implement the lean concepts

• Propose continuous improvement ideas in business efficiency and cost reduction
• Capitalizes on knowledge and shares best practices / lessons learned across organization and within the site
• Commitment to the highest ethical standards and adherence to:

o Faurecia Group Code of Ethics

o Faurecia Group Code of Management

o Faurecia Group Environmental Policy

o Faurecia Group Quality Policy

All other duties as assigned by the company

Knowledge / Skills:

• Knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles
• Able to learn on the fly and handle a fast-paced environment
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and presentation skills
• A positive attitude and optimistic mindset
• Strong computer skills, including CAD software (Autocad) and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)

Education / Experience:

• Completing a bachelor’s degree or higher in Industrial Engineering or similar