Industrial Systems; SIS Lead- BIW

Overview

The Stellantis Industrial System (SIS) Lead- BIW reports to the SIS Lead for Body and drives best-in-class execution of body processes and business metrics as defined by SIS KPIs. Primary focus is to improve transformation cost and quality performance through projects based on benchmarking, innovation, cross-project collaboration, and sharing of best practices. They challenge the status quo while supporting plants in closing performance gaps to achieve best-in-class results at Stellantis.

• Support the creation and execution of the Want to Be (WTB) vision, Master Plan and Annual Budget targets
• Support plants in defining and executing capital and launch projects, serving as the voice of the plant
• Communicate determined targets and apply working knowledge of Body in White to create and relate best practice across projects
• Drive continuous improvement of body processes aligned to performance goals and KPIs
• Boost shop/plant performance through innovation with coordination of VPE organization and alignment with the plant
• Communicate the best-in-class plant and shop (layouts, investment, organization, performance, sustainment)
• Study manufacturing processes and related outputs
• Support benchmarking of internal and external best-in-class practices for application and validation of specific processes and outputs
• Maintain a strong technical mindset with the ability to identify and deploy solutions that improve KPIs
• Demonstrate the ability to challenge plant assumptions with data and technical understanding
• Provide hands-on shop floor support to validate correct implementation of process standards, equipment fundamentals, and daily SPW management routines across plants in North America
• Work closely with Quality, Safety, Maintenance and Loss Deployment teams to identify and prioritize critical BIW issues and ensure coordinated execution of improvement actions

• Bachelor's degree
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in operations management in a high-volume manufacturing environment, including at least 2 years of supervisory experience
• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing methodology and implementation or continuous improvement systems
• Ability to work any shift and overtime as required
• Ability to travel within North America to support NA Region: US/CAN/MEX
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to interface with various levels of employees within all areas of the Plant from hourly represented employees to Senior Leadership as required
• 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
• Goal-oriented self-starter with the ability to lead a team
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Suite Applications

• Advanced degree preferred
• Previous experience working in a union environment
• Production/Quality/Industrial Engineering supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment

• Health & Wellbeing:
  Comprehensive coverages for physical, mental, emotional wellbeing, including short- and long-term disability
• Compensation, Savings, and Retirement:
  Annual Incentive Plan (SAIP), 401k with Employer Match & Contribution (max 8%), SoFi Student Loan Refinancing
• Time Away from Work:
  Paid time includes company holidays, vacation, and float/wellbeing days
• Family Benefits: 12 weeks paid parental leave, domestic partner benefits, family building benefits, life/disability and other insurances
• Professional Growth:
  Annual training, tuition reimbursement and discounts, Business Resource & Intra-professional Groups
• Company Car & More:
  Comprehensive company car program and vehicle discounts; discounts extend to family and friends