Material Handling Shift Manager

Stellantis; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & well-being coverage

Family Building Benefit

Paid time off: holidays, vacation, and

Competitive retirement plans

Company vehicle lease program

Tuition reimbursement

Volunteer hours

Job summary

Stellantis Detroit plant is seeking a Material Handling Shift Manager to lead teams of hourly and salaried staff, ensuring material receiving and delivery align with daily production targets. The role troubleshoots issues, allocates resources, and maintains throughput while promoting Stellantis Production Way.

Strong leadership, lean know-how, and conflict resolution are essential. Applicants should have a Bachelor's degree and at least 5 years of supervisory manufacturing experience, with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum 5 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Lean manufacturing knowledge and application demonstrated.
• Ability to lead workforce and hit KPIs.
• Experience resolving employee conflicts professionally.
• Excellent oral and written communication; proficient with MS Office/Google Suite.
• Shift work and overtime flexibility.

Responsibilities

• Manpower management including hiring, training, performance and retention.
• Utilizes problem solving skills and lean tools to root cause top issues.
• Interacts with bargaining and non-bargaining employees and executive leadership.
• Leads Safety, Quality and Cost initiatives per Plant and Corporate guidance.

Skills

Manpower management

Lean manufacturing

Problem solving

Communication skills

Microsoft Office / Google Suite

Leadership

Shift work

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Supply chain / logistics related degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Job description

The Material Handling Shift Manager is responsible for leading teams of hourly and salary, bargaining and non-bargaining employees in completing material receiving and delivery activities that enable the plant to meet daily production targets. This role directly supports daily production, the Material Handling Shift Manager is responsible for troubleshooting problems as they arise and allocating resources and manpower accordingly to resolve issues without impact to plant throughput performance. The Material Area Shift Manager is also responsible for directly managing a team of salaried non-bargaining employees, accountable for employee hiring, training, performance and retention. The Material Handling Shift Manager participates in and promotes lean Stellantis Production Way activities.

• Responsible for Manpower Management including Employee Hiring, Training, Performance, Stellantis Production Way Involvement and Retention
• Utilizes problem solving skills and knowledge in lean methodology and tools to root cause and resolve top issues
• Interacts with all levels of the organization including bargaining and non-bargaining hourly and salary employees as well as executive leadership
• Leads Safety, Quality and Cost initiatives set forth by the Plant and Corporate

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree
• Minimum 5 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment
• Ability to demonstrate lean manufacturing knowledge and application
• Ability to direct the workforce and deliver results on Key Performance Indicators
• Experience in resolving employee conflicts with professionalism and integrity
• Excellent oral and written communication skills including working knowledge of Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite
• Ability to work any shift and overtime as required

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, Logistics, Business or a related field
• 2+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment focused in production control, supply chain or material handling
• Experience Working in a Unionized Environment
• Stellantis Production Way Logistics Pillar knowledge

Our Benefits — Designed With You In Mind
Comprehensive Health & Well-being Coverage
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.
Family Building Benefit
We proudly support all paths to parenthood- including fertility and infertility treatments, adoption services, and gestational surrogacy.
Generous Paid Time Off
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.
Competitive Retirement Savings Plans
We Help You Plan For The Future With

• An employer match on contributions to your 401k, Roth, and Catch-Up plans
• An employer contribution, even if you don’t contribute

Income Protection & Insurance Options
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.
Company Vehicle Lease Program
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.
Support for Your Growth and Giving Back
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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