Operations Manager

The Shift Operations Manager (SOM) is primarily responsible for leading plant operations for a shift, utilizing Stellantis Production Way principles to achieve production and cost targets. The Shift Operations Manager (SOM) will drive a culture and processes that promote continuous improvement in safety, quality, cost, and delivery. This role will manage a shift in a large, multi-shift unionized operation, managing both hourly and salary personnel including Production, Maintenance, Quality and Engineering personnel. The ideal candidate will not only bring technical functional depth and credibility, but must also possess the requisite executive leadership traits and business acumen to interface with the Senior Manufacturing leadership and executive management team and develop, communicate, lead and motivate their shift's operations team. In addition, the Shift Operations Manager will lead Stellantis Production Way and change management initiatives in the shift, with a passion for excellence and delivery in all manufacturing and business initiatives.

Additional responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Lead the shift team to achieve all business objectives including safety, quality, continuous improvement, production, profitability, customer service, and other internal metrics, consistent with Stellantis Production Way principles

Supports all aspects of production processes including safety, quality, delivery, cost and morale and drive successful implementation of SPW processes and standards

Oversee all personnel for the shift including production, maintenance, quality, and tool and process engineering, both hourly and salary

Review daily expenditures and follow up on anomalies

Lead Stellantis Production Way and change management initiatives in the center, drive workforce engagement, and provide coaching and feedback to all employees.

Ensure compliance in all audit initiatives

Drive continuous improvement in safety, quality, delivery, cost savings, and employee morale in the center

Manage allocation of resources to support SPW project completion

Drive launch and mid-cycle action activities, cost improvements, and raising the bar on quality and product safety

Monitor launch curve attainment for new programs and establish PDCA as needed

Coordinate project plans with maintenance and engineering organizations

Lead the elimination of waste in all aspects of the business

Teach, cultivate, and promote teamwork and problem solving in a positive, proactive work environment

Ensure safety regulation compliance and provide a safe working environment for employees

Drive organizational capability by building a highly committed and capable team, coaching and mentoring incumbents and/or bringing in additional talent as needed.

Location(s)

4400 Chrysler Drive, Toledo, Ohio 43608, United States

Requirements

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree

10 or more years' experience in operations management in a high-volume environment

Ability to work any shift and overtime as required

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

Ability to build effective business relationships with plant leadership and customers

Must have a strong working knowledge of Body-In-White, Paint, Assembly Operations, Logistics and Maintenance

Strong knowledge of Stellantis Production Way or continuous improvement systems; such as TPS and Lean Manufacturing operation

Knowledge of other process systems, quality systems, throughput, standardization, and product/process launch

Ability to effectively lead a diverse workforce, teach, coach and mentor employees to go above and beyond required operational and business objectives

Preferred Qualifications:

Advanced degree in a technical field

Proficiency in all aspects of SPW

Must have a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office

Employment Type

Full-time

Stellantis

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 identity as a global company, enabling us to better address the evolving needs of our customers and care for our future.