Stellantis

Continuous Improvement Lead (SIS)

Stellantis$95K — $115K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Operations, Business, or a related field.
  • 5+ years of experience in manufacturing, operations, or continuous improvement roles.
  • Strong knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, and problem-solving methodologies.
  • Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders without direct authority.
  • Excellent communication, facilitation, and coaching skills.
  • Data-driven mindset with strong analytical capabilities.
  • Familiarity with Microsoft Suite, PFS, FIS, Palantir, and SIS domains.
  • Lean Six Sigma Green Belt/Black Belt certification preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the development and implementation of the Continuous Improvement roadmap.
  • Facilitate Kaizen events and structured problem-solving sessions.
  • Identify improvement opportunities and eliminate waste alongside various teams.
  • Coach teams on Lean principles, standard work, and visual management.
  • Track and report continuous improvement metrics aligned with KPIs.
  • Support cultural transformation through effective communication and engagement.
  • Drive best-practice sharing and benchmarking activities across plants.
  • Ensure improvement projects yield measurable and sustainable results.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to shape the continuous improvement strategy of the plant.
  • High-visibility role with a direct impact on performance and organizational culture.
  • Belong to a team dedicated to innovation, safety, and operational excellence.
  • Competitive benefits and growth opportunities available.
Full Job Description
We are seeking a Continuous Improvement Lead to drive operational excellence across our organization. This role is responsible for building a culture of problem-solving, leading cross-functional improvement initiatives, and ensuring sustainable performance gains in safety, quality, delivery, and cost. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with strong facilitation skills, deep knowledge of Lean methodologies, and a passion for developing people.

This position also requires strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, as well as solid working knowledge of PFS, FIS, Palantir, and the SIS domains used across our operational systems. These tools are essential for data analysis, performance tracking, workflow visibility, and process management.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead the development, deployment, and sustainment of the site's Continuous Improvement roadmap.
  • Facilitate Kaizen events, workshops, and structured problem-solving activities (A3, DMAIC, 5 Why, etc.).
  • Partner with operations, engineering, quality, and logistics teams to identify improvement opportunities and eliminate waste.
  • Coach leaders and frontline teams on Lean principles, standard work, and visual management.
  • Track and report CI metrics, ensuring alignment with plant KPIs and strategic objectives.
  • Support cultural transformation through engagement, communication, and capability building.
  • Drive best-practice sharing across plants and lead benchmarking activities.
  • Ensure improvement projects deliver measurable results and are sustained over time.

What We're Looking For:
  • A leader who thrives on developing people and building a culture of excellence.
  • Someone who can translate strategy into action and action into measurable results.
  • A proactive, hands-on problem solver who challenges the status quo.
  • A collaborator who builds trust, alignment, and momentum across teams.

Why Join Us:
  • Opportunity to shape the plant's continuous improvement strategy.
  • High-visibility role with direct impact on performance and culture.
  • A team committed to innovation, safety, and operational excellence.
  • Competitive compensation, benefits, and growth opportunities.


Basic Qualifications:
  • Require a Bachelor Science Degree preferably in Operations, Business, or related field.
  • 5+ years of experience in manufacturing, operations, or continuous improvement roles.
  • Strong knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, and problem-solving methodologies.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence without authority.
  • Excellent communication, facilitation, and coaching skills.
  • Data-driven mindset with strong analytical capability.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Suite, PFS, FIS, Palantir, and SIS domains.
  • Lean Six Sigma Green Belt/Black Belt preferred.

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.
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Size
400,000 employees
Market Cap
$44.9 billion
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