Stellantis

Business Unit Leader

Stellantis • $80K — $95K *
Kokomo, IN 46901In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree and 5+ years in high-volume production
  • 2 years of supervisory experience
  • Must be flexible with shifts and overtime
  • Strong interpersonal skills across all employee levels
  • Proven ability to foster effective relationships with leadership and customers
  • Skilled in managing multiple projects at once
  • Experienced in coaching and mentoring team members
  • Results-oriented leader with self-starter attitude
  • Familiar with continuous improvement and lean manufacturing methodologies

Responsibilities

  • Manage work teams in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
  • Ensure production targets, quality, and safety standards are met
  • Drive continuous improvement in various operational metrics
  • Lead daily production activities focusing on quality and efficiency
  • Implement Stellantis Industrial System (SIS) processes effectively
  • Conduct audits for adherence to manufacturing standards
  • Facilitate communication across teams and departments

Benefits

  • Opportunity for leadership in a high-volume manufacturing setting
  • Focus on continuous improvement culture
  • Comprehensive training and development for team members
  • Dynamic work environment adapting to industry changes
  • Role in shaping team morale and performance outcomes
Full Job Description
Role

The Business Unit Leader is responsible for managing work teams in a fast paced, high volume, unionized, manufacturing environment. The Business Unit Leader is responsible for ensuring safety, quality, cost, delivery, and morale during the shift. The selected candidate will be required to build functional teams, train and allocate manpower according to need, ensure team morale and drive continuous improvement solutions to improve product quality and reach production and cost targets. The Business Unit Leader's responsibilities will include but are not limited to coordinating all activities to achieve business metrics and implementing Stellantis Industrial System (SIS) processes and initiatives. Additional responsibilities will include but are not limited to the following;
  • Ensure production targets are achieved
  • Manage daily build schedule and model mix to meet schedule and maximize production efficiency
  • Drive continuous improvement in safety, quality, delivery, cost, and employee morale
  • Lead production team in daily activities, including quality and through-put improvement initiatives
  • Drive implementation of Stellantis Industrial System (SIS) standards and processes
  • Ensure safety regulation compliance and provide a safe working environment for employees
  • Conduct routine audits to confirm adherence to manufacturing processes and procedures
  • Ensure quality systems are implemented and functioning per standards; re-establish standards as needed
  • Plan for scheduled maintenance while maintaining quality and throughput levels
  • Meet with production team to provide and obtain performance feedback
  • Work with Supervisors and Team Leaders to develop plans for absenteeism management
  • Facilitate communication between departments, lines, support functions, and internal suppliers
  • Teach, cultivate, and promote teamwork and problem solving in a positive, proactive work environment


Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 5 years experience in a high volume production environment
  • Two years of supervisory experience
  • Must have ability to work any shift and overtime as required
  • Good interpersonal skills and ability to interface with various levels of employees
  • Ability to build effective business relationships with plant leadership and customers
  • Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
  • Demonstrated ability to coach / mentor / develop team members
  • Results-oriented self-starter with ability to lead team
  • Experience in continuous improvement systems and lean manufacturing
  • Must have a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office

Preferred Requirements:
  • Previous experience working in a union shop
  • Production/maintenance supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment
  • Familiar with Lean Manufacturing methodology and application of tools
  • Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office

About Stellantis

Stellantis is a multinational automotive manufacturer formed in 2021 by the merger of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles and Groupe PSA. The company designs, produces, and sells a wide range of vehicles under various brands, including Alfa Romeo, Chrysler, Citroen, Dodge, DS Automobiles, Fiat, Jeep, Lancia, Maserati, Opel, Peugeot, Ram, and Vauxhall. Stellantis operates in over 130 countries and has 14 brands in its portfolio. The company is committed to sustainable mobility and has set ambitious targets for reducing its carbon footprint and increasing the share of electric vehicles in its sales.
Learn more about Stellantis
Size
400,000 employees
Market Cap
$44.9 billion
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
* Ladders Estimates

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