The Head of Fabrication as the leader of all fabrication operations in North America at Forbo to ensures in compliance with safety, that our products are fabricated on time, in the quantity and quality required at the lowest possible cost. As one of the key managers for North Americas, he / she spreads a positive and growth-oriented culture in the organization. He / she lives and promotes the Forbo Way to Win daily. He / she understands that customer satisfaction (internal / external customers) with respect to quality, product cost, and delivery performance is his / her top priority.
Responsibilities
Fabrication :
- Responsible for : fabrication, branch and field service operation, fabrication technology, fabrication and field service planning and control, HR-matters for all employees within area of responsibility.
- Responsibility for fabrication equipment and technology. Taking measures to ensure efficient fabrication with minimal downtime. Ensure repair & maintenance within the department as well to address to the maintenance department. Making qualified investment proposals for equipment. Managing daily business in a multi-shift operation.
Cost :
Continuous search for cost optimizations in all relevant areas ranging from fabrication process and field service improvements, projects for installing at customer side, repair and maintenance as well as HR-decisions to keep or make us competitive. Cost control of cost centers to stay within budget, analysis of deviations, initiation and execution of measures.Quality :
Produces products in the quality required by customers at the lowest possible cost. Monitor existing quality KPIs, add and refine KPIs as appropriate together with Quality department. Cooperate closely with Quality, R&D, and Sales regarding quality issues.Delivery Performance / Appearance :
Ensuring a professional appearance and impeccable best in class behavior towards our customers.Professional fabrication and field service planning and control striking a good balance between efficiency and flexibility for excellent delivery performance required by our customers.Ensure adequate inventory levels of fabrication and field service-related material to avoid bottlenecks.Operational Excellence :
Create and further develop Lean culture in operations. Avoid wastage. Focus on and foster continuous improvement processes. Initiate, execute and control results of improvement projects. Implement and continuously apply state-of-the-art methods and lean tools in defining and running operational excellence projects.Norms, Rules & Regulations :
Responsible for norm-compliance in integrated management system (e.g. ISO 9001, 14001, 50001).Professional preparation of internal and external audits and timely follow-up regarding deviations / findings.Compliance with legal rules and regulations, including health, safety, environment.Compliance with internal policies.HR :
Responsible for all HR-matters of employees in direct area of responsibility. Ensure rapid and qualified onboarding of new staff. Develop skills and attitude of employees. Ensure timely and adequate succession planning.Health & Safety :
Ensuring health and safety standards are met.Continuous monitoring and improvement of working environment as it relates to health, safety, ergonomics.Finance / Reporting :
Thorough understanding and close monitoring of relevant KPIs. Developing, refining of KPIs and reports as required. Analysis of KPIs and initiation of improvement measures. Timely reporting of relevant issues.Cooperation :
Seamless cooperation and communication with other functional areas and sites to ensure proper flow of information and to gain and share ideas regarding product, cost, process improvements for the benefit of our customers. Act as a team player, ability to see the overall impact and benefit for the company and act accordingly.Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in engineering (plastic technology, mechanical or process engineering).Proven experience (Minimum 10 years relevant work experience) and strong knowledge in a fabrication management role, preferably within an exhibit design or related industry.Leadership personality and experienced in the management of several locationsGood project management and organizational skillsExcellent presentation and communication skillsExperience in the plastic-processing, rubber or textile industryExperience with operations and project development of complex industrial linesSkills in Lean und Kaizen principles mandatoryGood understanding in and experience in SCM processesFluency in English mandatoryWork Environment :
The Head of Fabrication typically spends time in an office environment and on the fabrication floor across all locations in North America.
This role may require additional hours to meet project deadlines and may involve some travel to installation sites. It often requires a hands-on approach to ensure the quality and accuracy of the fabrication process.
Safety equipment, such as safety glasses, gloves, or ear protection, may be required when working in the fabrication area. Collaboration with other functional areas at North Americas such as Sales, Production, R&D, Quality, FI or HR and members of the operations team.
It is the policy of Forbo Movement Systems to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law
