Business Unit Leader

Stellantis•Kokomo, IN

About The Position

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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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