Baltimore Transformation Center Director
Peugeot Sport (Stellantis Motorsport)
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Peugeot Sport (Stellantis Motorsport) seeks a Baltimore Transformation Center Director to lead lean-driven, high-volume manufacturing operations with a focus on safety, quality, and cost control. The role oversees maintenance, quality, engineering, and logistics across multiple shifts and regions.
The ideal candidate will have deep technical and executive leadership experience, strong business acumen, and a proven track record in driving continuous improvement and workforce engagement in a
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree and 10+ years in operations management in a high-volume environment.
- 8+ years automotive assembly leadership experience preferred.
- Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement systems.
Responsibilities
- Lead Baltimore Transformation Center to meet safety, quality, production, profitability, and service goals using lean principles.
- Manage personnel across maintenance, quality, engineering (hourly and salaried).
- Oversee daily Exports/Imports, track expenditures, and drive cost savings.
- Champion lean initiatives, change management, and employee engagement through coaching.
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Job description
The Baltimore Transformation Center Director is responsible for leading all operations within the General Assembly department, applying Stellantis Industrial System (SIS) principles to achieve production, quality, cost, and delivery objectives. This role champions a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence, with a strong focus on safety, employee engagement, and product integrity.
The Director drives strategic alignment and workforce engagement across a large, multi-shift non-unionized operation. This includes oversight of both hourly and salaried teams spanning Maintenance, Quality, and Engineering and Logistics functions.
The ideal candidate brings deep technical expertise, proven executive leadership, and strong business acumen. They must be capable of influencing senior manufacturing and executive leadership while inspiring and developing high-performing teams. The Director will lead lean manufacturing and change management initiatives, fostering a results-driven environment committed to excellence in all aspects of manufacturing and business operations.
- Lead the Baltimore Transformation Center operations to meet safety, quality, production, profitability, and customer service goals using lean manufacturing principles.
- Manage all Baltimore Transformation Center personnel across maintenance, quality, and engineering (hourly and salaried).
- Engage multiple regions and managing daily Import/Export functions.
- Monitor daily expenditures, investigate anomalies and implement savings.
- Champion lean initiatives, change management, and employee engagement through coaching and feedback.
- Ensure audit compliance and drive improvements in safety, quality, delivery, cost, and morale.
- Allocate resources to support project execution.
- Oversee launch and mid-cycle activities, cost reduction efforts, and product safety enhancements, and escalation of top issues, engaging support groups where required.
- Track launch performance and apply PDCA methodology as needed.
- Align project plans with maintenance and engineering teams both internal and external to the region.
- Eliminate waste across operations.
- Foster teamwork and proactive problem-solving in a positive work environment.
- Lead initiatives to implement new technologies or methods to enhance productivity.
- Manage budgets, equipment, and materials for the department.
- Coordinate with maintenance teams to ensure equipment reliability and minimize downtime.
- Collaborate with other departments to align production goals and priorities.
- Logistics and warehouse inventory management.
- Align with Quality Engineering internal/external to the regions to support known quality emerging issues.
- Maintain business relationships with 3rd party provider of services interaction, support 3rd party provider enhancements/improvements where applicable for efficiency gains in the process.
- Responsible for autonomous and professional maintenance.
- Periodic operational and performance reviews with executive staff internal/external regions.
- Bachelor’s degree and minimum 10 years’ experience in operations management experience in a high-volume environment, minimum of 8 years automotive Assembly experience in various leadership roles.
- 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 Facility from hourly employees, salary staff to Senior Leadership as required.
- Ability to build effective business relationships with plant leadership and customers.
- Ability to effectively lead a diverse workforce, teach, coach and mentor employees to go above and beyond required operational and business objectives.
- Must have a strong working knowledge of Automotive Operations and project management.
- Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing or continuous improvement systems.
- Knowledge of other process systems, quality systems, throughput, standardization, and product/process launch.
- Ability to manage and coordinate complex projects while maintaining simplistic communication with others.
- Strong ability to work and make executive business decisions autonomously.
- Must have a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
- Advanced degree in a technical field.
- Strong problem solving and analytical skills, Six Sigma methodology.
- Project management experience across engineering, purchasing, transportation, quality, cost and product.
- Working knowledge of Co-Pilot and/or other A.I. tools.
From your very first day, you'll have access to medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage — ensuring you and your family stay healthy and protected.
We believe in work-life balance. That’s why we offer: 17+ paid holidays, including shut-down from December 24th through New Years Day every year. Vacation, float & wellbeing days, sick time and fully paid parental leave when your family needs you most.
- An employer match on contributions to your 401k, Roth, and Catch‑Up plans
- An employer contribution, even if you don't contribute
Benefit from included and optional disability, life, and other insurance programs — because your peace of mind matters.
Eligible employees and their immediate families can enjoy company vehicle lease options with included insurance, maintenance, and unlimited mileage. Plus, take advantage of exclusive discounts on Stellantis products.
We proudly support all paths to parenthood- including fertility and infertility treatments, adoption services, and gestational surrogacy.
We believe in investing in your future and your passions:
- Tuition reimbursement
- Student loan refinancing programs
- 18 paid volunteer hours each year to make a difference in your community
And so much more!
When you join us, you're not just building a career — you're joining a company that supports you, inside and outside of work.
From your very first day, you’ll have access to medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage — ensuring you and your family stay healthy and protected. Also, our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offers confidential support for personal and professional challenges, always ready when you need it.
We proudly support all paths to parenthood- including fertility and infertility treatments, adoption services, and gestational surrogacy.
We believe in work-life balance. That’s why we offer: 17+ paid holidays, including shut-down from December 24th through New Years Day every year. Vacation, float & wellbeing days, sick time and fully paid parental leave when your family needs you most.
- An employer match on contributions to your 401k, Roth, and Catch‑Up plans
- An employer contribution, even if you don’t contribute
Benefit from both employer-provided and voluntary plan offerings, including life insurance, group accident, critical illness, etc. - supporting the needs of you and your family and ensuring peace of mind.
Eligible employees and their immediate families can participate in the company vehicle lease program, providing access to Stellantis vehicles with insurance, maintenance, and unlimited miles included. Plus, take advantage of exclusive discounts on Stellantis products.
We believe in investing in your future and your passions:
- Tuition reimbursement
- Student loan refinancing programs
- 18 paid volunteer hours each year to make a difference in your community
And so much more!
When you join us, you’re not just building a career — you’re joining a company that supports you, inside and outside of work.
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.
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