Process Improvement Manager

The Process Improvement Manager will be responsible for managing all manufacturing processes within the center in a fast paced, high volume, unionized manufacturing environment. The selected candidate will lead a group of Quality Engineers and Process Product Specialists on some plants who are critical to ensuring that processes in their designated areas are followed. The manager coordinates safety, quality, delivery, cost, and morale initiatives, provides coaching and mentoring to direct reports on Lean Manufacturing techniques, and follows up with AME, Program Management, Product Engineering and Supplier Quality to assure compliance to build requirements and to drive product changes that improve quality.

• Guarantee that teams provide sufficient support to Production teams within their designated process areas.
• Possess a comprehensive understanding of the processes that comprise how the car is built in the respective centers and the special concentration areas within those centers (electrical, mechanical, torque alignment, etc.).
• Drive the achievement of quality, safety, delivery and cost KPIs and KAIs within the center related to product and process.
• Ensure that the PIM’s organization actively resolves defects root caused to Method (process) and Material (product/parts) and drives continuous improvement solutions.
• Support all aspects of production processes including safety, quality, delivery, cost and morale, and drive successful implementation of lean manufacturing processes and standards.
• Assign Process Observation Audits (POAs) according to First Time Capable (FTC) metrics, throughput and Customer Feedback Audit (CFA) priorities.

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical or engineering discipline, or a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience with manufacturing processes, tooling, quality control methods and statistical process control (SPC).
• Ability to work any shift and overtime as required.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to interface with employees at all levels of the plant, from hourly representatives 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 in continuous improvement systems and lean manufacturing.
• Must possess a working knowledge of advanced technical problem‑solving tools.
• Ability to read, interpret and understand engineering documents, technical standards, design specifications, GD&T and PFMEA/FMEA.
• Must have a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office.

• Advanced degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
• Previous experience working in a union environment.
• Production or maintenance supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Familiar with lean manufacturing methodology and implementation.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Suite software programs, including context menu tools.

• Comprehensive Health & Well‑being Coverage:
  Medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage from day one, plus an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for confidential support.
• Family Building Benefit:
  Support for fertility and infertility treatments, adoption services and gestational surrogacy.
• Generous Paid Time Off: 17+ paid holidays, vacation, float & wellbeing days, sick time and fully paid parental leave.
• Competitive Retirement Savings Plans:
  Employer match on 401(k), Roth and Catch‑Up plans, and an employer contribution even if you do not contribute.
• Income Protection & Insurance Options:
  Life insurance, group accident, critical illness and other voluntary plans.
• Company Vehicle Lease Program:
  Eligible employees and immediate families can lease Stellantis vehicles with insurance, maintenance and unlimited miles.
• Professional Growth and Giving Back:
  Tuition reimbursement, student loan refinancing programs and 18 paid volunteer hours each year.

At Stellantis, we assess candidates based on qualifications, merit and business needs. We welcome applications from all people without regard to sex, age, ethnicity, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability or any characteristic protected by law. We believe that diverse teams reflect our global identity and improve our customer service and future readiness.

EEO / Disability / Veteran.