Stellantis
Job Summary
The Production Unit Leader will be responsible for managing small work teams in a fast paced, high volume, unionized, manufacturing environment. The Production Unit Leader is responsible for ensuring team safety; building teams and training/allocating manpower; driving and implementing continuous improvement solutions to improve product quality and reach throughput and cost targets; and ensuring team morale. The selected candidate's responsibilities will include but are not limited to coordinating all activities to achieve business metrics and implementing the Stellantis Production Way (SPW) lean manufacturing processes and initiatives, including the following:
Key Responsibilities
Ensure the production plan is met, analyze issues with other roles, drive and implement continuous improvement activities and sustain solutions inside the Zone.
Ensure a safe workplace, lead the team to improve safety in the area and enforce the use of mandated safety tools and procedures.
Understand losses during the shift, use financial metrics to coordinate lean manufacturing activities and improve Zone performances.
Proactively analyze quality KPIs related to the Zone, prioritize quality issues and properly guide team leaders.
Ensure the right allocation of the people on the line, manage absenteeism, train and build teams.
Possess knowledge of the broader manufacturing organization and have the ability to mobilize support groups and resources to lead and assist in problem solving activities.
Actively participate and lead kaizen project activities centered on safety, cost, quality and throughput improvements and waste reduction opportunities identified through cost deployment.
Qualifications
High school diploma or GED
Ability to work any shift and overtime as required
Excellent organization, written and oral communication skills
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
Goal oriented self‑starter with ability to lead teams
Ability to coach/mentor/develop team members
Must have a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in a technical field
2 or more years experience in supervision in a high volume environment
Demonstrated ability to coach/mentor/develop team members
Previous experience working in a union environment
Experience in continuous improvement systems and lean manufacturing
Benefits Health & Wellbeing
Comprehensive coverages encompassing the physical, mental, emotional, and overall wellbeing of our employees, 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 benefit, marketplace, 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. Vehicle discounts include family and friends.
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Key Responsibilities
Ensure the production plan is met, analyze issues with other roles, drive and implement continuous improvement activities and sustain solutions inside the Zone.
Ensure a safe workplace, lead the team to improve safety in the area and enforce the use of mandated safety tools and procedures.
Understand losses during the shift, use financial metrics to coordinate lean manufacturing activities and improve Zone performances.
Proactively analyze quality KPIs related to the Zone, prioritize quality issues and properly guide team leaders.
Ensure the right allocation of the people on the line, manage absenteeism, train and build teams.
Possess knowledge of the broader manufacturing organization and have the ability to mobilize support groups and resources to lead and assist in problem solving activities.
Actively participate and lead kaizen project activities centered on safety, cost, quality and throughput improvements and waste reduction opportunities identified through cost deployment.
Qualifications
High school diploma or GED
Ability to work any shift and overtime as required
Excellent organization, written and oral communication skills
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
Goal oriented self‑starter with ability to lead teams
Ability to coach/mentor/develop team members
Must have a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in a technical field
2 or more years experience in supervision in a high volume environment
Demonstrated ability to coach/mentor/develop team members
Previous experience working in a union environment
Experience in continuous improvement systems and lean manufacturing
Benefits Health & Wellbeing
Comprehensive coverages encompassing the physical, mental, emotional, and overall wellbeing of our employees, 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 benefit, marketplace, 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. Vehicle discounts include family and friends.
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