Production Business Unit Leader, Assembly

Stellantis•Warren, MI

12d

About The Position

The Production Business Unit Leader manages work teams in a fast-paced, high-volume, unionized manufacturing environment. The role is accountable for safety, quality, cost, and delivery during the shift. The leader builds functional teams, trains and allocates manpower according to need, supports team morale, and drives continuous improvement to improve product quality and achieve throughput and cost targets. The role coordinates activities to achieve business metrics and implements Stellantis Industrial System (SIS) processes and initiatives. The position supports production processes and World Class Manufacturing (WCM) standards across safety, quality, delivery, cost, and morale. It leads cross-functional teams in daily operations, improvement work, problem solving, and root cause analysis; coordinates zone activities; and helps ensure that production and quality systems operate to standard.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree.
At least 5 years of operations management experience in a high-volume environment, including at least 2 years of supervisory experience.
Ability to work any shift and overtime as required.
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to interface with employees at all levels, from hourly represented employees to senior leadership.
Ability to build effective business relationships with plant leadership and customers.
Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
Demonstrated ability to coach, mentor, and develop team members.
Goal-oriented self-starter with the ability to lead a team.
Experience with continuous improvement systems and lean manufacturing.
Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree.

Responsibilities

Support and contribute to Stellantis Industrial System (SIS) programs and tools.
Coordinate the zone during the shift in routine and continuous improvement activities; meet with Supervisors and Team Leaders to guide SIS activities and share priorities.
Drive continuous improvement in safety, quality, delivery, cost savings, and employee morale during the shift.
Lead a cross-functional team in daily activities, quality and throughput improvements, problem solving, and root cause analysis.
Ensure compliance with safety regulations and provide a safe working environment for employees.
Ensure production targets are achieved, participate in defining the zone budget, and approve subsequent forecast and operating plan estimates.
Conduct routine audits and verifications to confirm completion of documented processes, procedures, and activities.
Ensure quality and operational systems are implemented and functioning to standards; restore ideal conditions following system failures or non-conformance, and plan scheduled or unscheduled maintenance while maintaining quality and throughput.
Meet regularly with Area Managers, Supervisors, and Team Leaders to provide and obtain performance feedback.
Work with Area Managers, Supervisors, and Team Leaders to develop absenteeism management plans within budget targets.
Support production processes across safety, quality, delivery, cost, and morale, and drive implementation of WCM processes and standards.
Facilitate communication between departments, lines, and internal suppliers.
Teach, cultivate, and promote teamwork and problem solving in a positive, proactive work environment.
Build functional teams, train and allocate manpower according to need, and support team morale.