Transformation Manager

## Forvia, a sustainable mobility technology leader We pioneer technology for mobility experience that matter to people. ## Your mission, roles and responsibilities The Industrial Transformation Manager leads strategic initiatives to drive digital and operational transformation in manufacturing and industrial environments. This role focuses on implementing Industry technologies, optimizing processes, enhancing efficiency, and delivering measurable improvements in safety, quality, delivery, and cost (SQDC). The manager collaborates with site leadership, cross-functional teams, and stakeholders to align transformation efforts with business objectives, foster a culture of continuous improvement, and integrate advanced technologies such as automation, and data analytics. Key Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional transformation projects to analyze, redesign, and optimize manufacturing operations, workflows, and business processes for greater efficiency and consistency.
• Drive the adoption of Industry technologies, including machine learning, AI, predictive maintenance, and automation to boost production, reduce downtime, and enable real-time visibility.
• Apply lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, business process reengineering, and other continuous improvement methodologies to identify opportunities and implement changes.
• Collaborate with site leaders to develop and execute transformation strategies aligned with the overall business and operating plans.
• Analyze production data, KPIs, and performance metrics to inform decisions, track progress, and measure ROI of initiatives.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, including scoping, resource allocation, risk mitigation, budgeting, and timeline adherence.
• Lead change management efforts, including stakeholder engagement, training programs, communication, and cultural shifts to ensure successful adoption.
• Mentor and develop teams (e.g., industrial engineers, process engineers, lean specialists, data scientists) while building transformation capabilities across the organization.
• Evaluate and recommend new technologies, tools, and processes; support integration with systems like ERP, MES, or data platforms (e.g., Power BI, SAP).
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, environmental, and regulatory standards throughout transformations.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and updates for senior leadership on project status, outcomes, and next steps.

## Your profile and competencies to succeed

Qualifications and Requirements Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, Data Science, Supply Chain, Business Administration, or a related field.

Master's degree preferred.

Experience:

• 8+ years of progressive experience in manufacturing, operations, or industrial transformation, with at least 5 years in a leadership or project management role demonstrating tangible financial and operational results.
• Proven track record leading digital or operational transformation initiatives in industrial settings.
• Strong background in lean/Six Sigma (Green/Black Belt preferred), project management (PMP a plus), and change management.

Skills and Competencies:

• Deep knowledge of manufacturing processes, supply chain, EHS, quality systems, and Industry technologies.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and data-driven decision-making skills.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal abilities; able to influence without direct authority and work in matrix environments.
• Proficiency with relevant tools and software (e.g., ERP systems, data analytics platforms, Power BI).
• Ability to travel as needed.

Personal Attributes:

• Strategic thinker with a hands-on approach.
• Agile, humble, transparent, and results-oriented.
• Passion for innovation, continuous improvement, and driving sustainable change. What Success Looks Like
• Successful delivery of transformation projects with clear ROI (e.g., improved OEE, reduced costs, higher throughput).
• Smooth adoption of new processes and technologies across sites.
• Elevated team capabilities and a stronger culture of innovation and agility. ## 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 is an automotive technology group at the heart of smarter and more sustainable mobility. We bring together expertise in electronics, clean mobility, lighting, interiors, seating, and lifecycle solutions to drive change in the automotive industry. With a history stretching back more than a century, we are the 7th largest global automotive supplier, employing more than 157,000 people in 43 countries. You'll find our technology in around 1 out of 2 vehicles produced anywhere in the world. In June 2022, we became the 1st global automotive group to be certified with the SBTI Net-Zero Standard. We have committed to reach CO2 Net Zero by no later than 2045. As technological innovation and the need for sustainability transform the automotive industry, we are ideally positioned to deliver solutions that will enhance the lives of road-users everywhere.