Forvia, a sustainable mobility technology leader

We pioneer technology for mobility experience that matter to people.

Your mission, roles and responsibilities

The HSE Regional Manager will be responsible for leading and managing daily operations to achieve business goals and reduce risk to people, property and the environment. As HSE Regional Manager your duties also include guiding management staff in your region, supporting performance objectives, evaluating and optimizing operational performance, ensuring regulatory and company standards are upheld, and preparing operations and other related reports.

He/she will assist the Division Director, HSE & Medical in ensuring the successful creation and maintaining budgets, and reports for senior leadership within the company.

Responsibilities:
•    Lead and Support of the plant HSE Managers / Coordinators in administration of the Health, Safety and environmental compliance programs
•    Support the facility HSE Coordinators by overseeing completion and submittal of claim, incident, medical, data and any related documentation to insurance providers in support of the Division Worker’s Compensation Program
•    Maintain current level of knowledge on applicable government, industry and corporate guidelines
•    Monitoring employee exposure to workplace hazards and bring solutions to improve the working conditions through active workstation and task evaluations deploying company and industry standards for machine safety, ergonomics, environmental exposures and other areas of focus as needed
•    Review and validate machinery safety specifications and equipment with program team engineers, vendors and plants to ensure safe new equipment process and lessons learned are integrated from prior events
•    Support the various functions in the successful completion of new and revised program launches
•    Review Chemical changes with applicable regulatory requirements and potential impact to plant activity
•    Work with the Division Lead HSE Systems Auditor to perform plant audits and support implementation of Division Environmental Managements System
•    Lead and/or participate in plant audits and inspections and follow up on recommendations with the plants through review of facility incident report, recordkeeping and treatment files; health, safety & loss prevention programs; environmental legal & other requirements in support of the ISO14001 Environmental Management System
•    Analyzing statistical data to determine trends and corrective actions
•    Prepare and present briefings, action plans and reports as needed
•    Participate in Faurecia's HSE network and HSE reporting for the Faurecia group
•    Monitor and support plants in the reporting of HSE indicators (OSHA Injury/illness rates, Company frequency rate metrics, periodic environmental data, etc.)
•    Conduct safety evaluations of new or relocated machinery
•    Evaluate and recommend improvement on ergonomic practices and workstation assessment
•    Assist with any additional tasks as assigned by the company
•    Performing routine and special workplace audits
•    Participate in the design, and implementation of appropriate training programs
•    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
•    Support the leadership and commitment from top management according to the NAO environmental policy and ISO 14001
•    Commitment to the highest ethical standards and adherence to:
•    All other duties as assigned by the company

Your profile and competencies to succeed

Knowledge / Skills:
•    General knowledge of automotive production plant technologies
•    Current U.S. passport or ability to obtain
•    Ability to travel 70%
•    Proficient level of English, with French or Spanish as a plus

Education / Experience:
•    Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health, Safety or Environment engineering, or related field
•    Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Machine Safety Expert (CMSE) or other similar designation
•    8 years overall HSE experience with 5 years’ experience in a manufacturing facility or other industrial environment
•    Experience with HSE audits, ISO 14001, ISO45001 management systems
•    Lead Auditor ISO14001 EMS:2015

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.