Powertrain Capacity Specialist

Stellantis • Auburn Hills, MI

12h

About The Position

The Powertrain Capacity Specialist plays a highly visible, cross-functional role at the center of Stellantis’ North America manufacturing supply chain. This position partners directly with critical suppliers and senior leaders across multiple organizations to protect production continuity while driving both short-term execution and long-term recovery strategies for key components. In this role, you will work hands-on with suppliers to develop and execute short-term build-and-ship plans that support uninterrupted production at Stellantis manufacturing plants, while also shaping and monitoring long-term recovery plans that strengthen supply resilience. You will serve as a trusted connector across Engineering, Capacity Planning, Production Planning, Logistics, Supplier Quality, Purchasing, Materials Logistics Management, and plant leadership—breaking down barriers, accelerating decisions, and driving alignment. This is an opportunity to gain strong visibility with leadership across Supply Chain Management, Manufacturing, and Purchasing organizations. The role requires sound judgment, the ability to simplify complex issues, and the confidence to escalate appropriately—both internally and externally—to prevent disruptions before they impact production. The Powertrain Capacity Specialist operates in a fast-paced, high-impact environment within the Supply Chain Management (SCM) organization. Success in this role comes from ownership, transparency across the supply chain, disciplined follow-up, and a “deliver-results” mindset. This position is ideal for someone who thrives in ambiguity, values collaboration, and wants to make a measurable impact on SCM/plant performance while building strong relationships with across the enterprise.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Engineering, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience in Supply Chain Management, Production Control, or a related operational role
• Hands-on experience working with data, including the ability to collect, clean, transform, and analyze datasets from multiple sources
• Previous experience using Business Intelligence (BI) tools such as Power BI
• Proven ability to influence and drive and building strong relationships across functions and organizations
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate complex supply issues
• Demonstrated customer-focused mindset, balancing urgency, quality, and collaboration
• Confidence interacting with external suppliers and effectively communicating supply risks, recovery plans, and recommendations to senior leadership and North America manufacturing plants
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making skills, with the ability to navigate complex, fast-moving situations

Nice To Haves

• Strong background in cross-functional coordination, with experience aligning cross-functional teams
• Experience identifying and delivering cost savings or cost avoidance, including premium freight reduction, recovery cost optimization, or improved material flow
• Proven ability to develop and execute structured recovery plans, including milestone tracking, performance metrics, and supplier accountability
• Comfort engaging with senior leadership, providing concise, data-driven updates and recommendations to support decision-making
• Experience working with global suppliers or international supply chains, including navigating cultural and operational differences
• Familiarity with manufacturing planning systems, SCM tools, or logistics processes supporting production environments

Responsibilities

• Proactively identify and mitigate supplier delivery risks impacting North America Manufacturing (Powertrain) operations
• Build, implement, and execute supplier recovery plans, including short-term build-and-ship actions and longer-term recovery strategies for critical components
• Partner directly with critical suppliers to drive accountability, execution discipline, and sustained recovery performance
• Coordinate across Engineering, Capacity Planning, Production Planning, Logistics, Supplier Quality, Purchasing, Materials Logistics Management, and plant teams to align priorities and remove execution barriers
• Identify and deliver cost-savings opportunities, including premium freight avoidance, capacity optimization, and recovery cost reduction
• Provide clear, high-visibility communication to leadership, escalating risks appropriately to prevent production disruptions
• Own issues end-to-end with strong follow-up, transparency, and a results-driven mindset in a fast-paced SCM environment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level