The Stellantis Industrial System (SIS) Lead- BIW working directly for the SIS Lead for Body; will drive best in class execution of the body processes and business metrics as defined by SIS KPIs. Primary focus will be to improve transformation cost and quality performance through projects based on internal and external benchmarking, innovation, cross projects and read-across of best practices. They need to challenge the status quo, while supporting the plants in closing their performance gaps to the best shop in Stellantis.
Activities and responsibilities include but not limited to:
Support the creation and execution of the Want to Be (WTB) vision, Master Plan and Annual Budget targets
Support plants in the defining and executing of capital and launch projects, being the voice of the plant
Communicate determined targets, support and apply working knowledge of Body in White to create and relate best practice and cross projects
Drive continuous improvement of body aligned to the performance goals/ KPI's
Boost shop/plant performance through innovation with coordination of VPE organization and consistency with excellent 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 for application and validation of specific processes and outputs
Strong technical mindset with ability to identify and deploy solutions that improve KPIs.
Demonstrated ability to challenge plant assumptions with data and technical understanding.
Provide handson shop floor support to validate correct implementation of process standards, equipment fundamentals, and daily Stellantis Industrial System (SIS) 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
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree
Minimum of 5 years' experience in operations management experience 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 ability to lead team
Must have a good working knowledge of Microsoft Suite Applications
Preferred Qualifications:
Advanced degree preferred
Previous experience working in a union environment
Production/Quality/Industrial Engineering supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment
The Stellantis Industrial System (SIS) Lead- BIW working directly for the SIS Lead for Body; will drive best in class execution of the body processes and business metrics as defined by SIS KPIs. Primary focus will be to improve transformation cost and quality performance through projects based on internal and external benchmarking, innovation, cross projects and read-across of best practices. They need to challenge the status quo, while supporting the plants in closing their performance gaps to the best shop in Stellantis.
Activities and responsibilities include but not limited to:
Support the creation and execution of the Want to Be (WTB) vision, Master Plan and Annual Budget targets
Support plants in the defining and executing of capital and launch projects, being the voice of the plant
Communicate determined targets, support and apply working knowledge of Body in White to create and relate best practice and cross projects
Drive continuous improvement of body aligned to the performance goals/ KPI's
Boost shop/plant performance through innovation with coordination of VPE organization and consistency with excellent 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 for application and validation of specific processes and outputs
Strong technical mindset with ability to identify and deploy solutions that improve KPIs.
Demonstrated ability to challenge plant assumptions with data and technical understanding.
Provide handson shop floor support to validate correct implementation of process standards, equipment fundamentals, and daily Stellantis Industrial System (SIS) 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
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