Baltimore Transformation Center Director

Stellantis•Baltimore, MD

About The Position

The Baltimore Transformation Center Director leads all operations within the General Assembly department, applying Stellantis Industrial System (SIS) principles to meet production, quality, cost, delivery, safety, profitability, and customer service objectives. The role champions continuous improvement and operational excellence, with a strong focus on employee engagement and product integrity. The Director drives strategic alignment and workforce engagement across a large, multi-shift, non-unionized operation. The position oversees hourly and salaried teams spanning Maintenance, Quality, and Engineering and Logistics functions. The Director leads lean manufacturing and change management initiatives, develops high-performing teams, and influences senior manufacturing and executive leadership while advancing manufacturing and business operations. The role also oversees launch and mid-cycle activities, operational reviews, budgets, equipment, materials, logistics, warehouse inventory, and relationships with third-party service providers. The Director coordinates with internal and external regional teams and support groups to address operational and quality issues and improve performance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
At least 10 years of operations management experience in a high-volume environment.
At least 8 years of automotive assembly experience in various leadership roles.
Ability to work any shift and overtime as required.
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to interface with employees at all levels, from hourly employees and salaried staff to senior leadership.
Ability to build effective business relationships with plant leadership and customers.
Ability to lead a diverse workforce and teach, coach, and mentor employees to exceed operational and business objectives.
Strong working knowledge of automotive operations and project management.
Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing or continuous improvement systems.
Knowledge of other process systems, quality systems, throughput, standardization, and product/process launch.
Ability to manage and coordinate complex projects while communicating simply with others.
Ability to work and make executive business decisions autonomously.
Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree in a technical field.
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
Knowledge of Six Sigma methodology.
Project management experience across engineering, purchasing, transportation, quality, cost, and product.
Working knowledge of Co-Pilot and/or other AI tools.

Responsibilities

Lead Baltimore Transformation Center operations to meet safety, quality, production, profitability, and customer service goals using lean manufacturing principles.
Manage Baltimore Transformation Center personnel across maintenance, quality, and engineering, including hourly and salaried employees.
Engage multiple regions and manage daily Import/Export functions.
Monitor daily expenditures, investigate anomalies, and implement savings.
Champion lean initiatives, change management, and employee engagement through coaching and feedback.
Ensure audit compliance and drive improvements in safety, quality, delivery, cost, and morale.
Allocate resources to support project execution.
Oversee launch and mid-cycle activities, cost reduction efforts, product safety enhancements, and escalation of top issues, engaging support groups where required.
Track launch performance and apply PDCA methodology as needed.
Align project plans with maintenance and engineering teams inside and outside the region.
Eliminate waste across operations.
Foster teamwork and proactive problem-solving in a positive work environment.
Lead initiatives to implement new technologies or methods to enhance productivity.
Manage departmental budgets, equipment, and materials.
Coordinate with maintenance teams to ensure equipment reliability and minimize downtime.
Collaborate with other departments to align production goals and priorities.
Manage logistics and warehouse inventory.
Align with internal and external regional Quality Engineering teams to support known and emerging quality issues.
Maintain business relationships with third-party service providers and support provider enhancements or improvements where applicable to gain process efficiency.
Oversee autonomous and professional maintenance.
Conduct periodic operational and performance reviews with executive staff across internal and external regions.