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TVM SUPPORT FACILITATOR

Employment Type Contract
Location Warwickshire , Warwickshire
Industry Sector Aerospace
Start Date ASAP
Salary/Rate Negotiable
Reference 1175400
Date Advertised 21-07-2008 - 00:01

This vacancy is out of date and no longer accepting applications.

Description

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An automotive OEM requires a TVM Support Facilitator

Position Description:
The primary roles of the TVM Facilitator to support the Chassis Value Management Team manage the value and cost for both current and future vehicle models. This includes working with various commodity (Foundation Brakes/ Brake Actuation/ Parking Brake/ Pedals/ Subframe/ Suspension Parts/ Ball Joints/ Power Train mounts/ Wheels/ Spring & Dampers/ Steering Gear & Columns), Engineers and Buyers. The Facilitator would be required to identifying and loading Non Design (commercial) and Design gap closure actions in support of delivery of the commodity cost targets. Working with the various multi disciplined teams to develop Commodity Business Plans, identifying strategies that cover cost and technical objectives.

Skills Required:
Requirement to lead and project manage across functional teams to develop and deliver commodity plans with the minimum of supervision. Have a strong business acumen and an understanding of total cost engineering. Be an excellent communicator with good interpersonal skills. Have excellent IT skills that allow reporting at various levels (inc. Excel, Power Point and database management ).

Skills Preferred:
Knowledge of the TVM and Lean toolset for Design and Non Design material cost reduction applicants is desirable. Ability to negotiate with crosses functional groups to achieve objectives. Be able to facilitate and motivate small teams.

Experience Required:
Project Management experience ideally within engineering, purchase or manufacturing environment.

Experience Preferred:
VA / VE, 6 Sigma Projects, Lean, Financial, reporting and communicating at various levels within a medium sized company.

Education Required:
HNC / Degree



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