Materials Operations Manager

Stellantis; Sterling Heights (MI); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Coverage

Family Benefits

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plans

Insurance Options

Vehicle Lease Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Student Loan Refinancing

Volunteer Hours

Job summary

Stellantis in Sterling Heights, MI is seeking a Material Operations Manager to lead daily material flow on the production floor and support Plant Production Operations Centers, Safety, Quality, Engineering and MLM Production Control.

You will manage a cross-functional team of salaried employees, oversee hiring, training, performance, and retention, and drive lean initiatives under the Stellantis Production Way.

Qualifications

• Manpower management including hiring, training, performance and retention for salary employees.
• Lead material throughput improvement and downtime mitigation initiatives.
• Participate in Lean Management activities for the Logistics Customer Service pillar using kaizen methods.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily material flow operations on the production floor.
• Directly manage a cross-functional team of salaried employees.
• Collaborate with Plant Production Operations Centers, Safety, Quality, Engineering and MLM Production Control Operations.
• Promote lean Stellantis Production Way activities.

Skills

Team leadership

Lean manufacturing

Kaizen

Cross-functional

Safety & Quality

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

The Material Operations Manager is responsible for leading the daily operations associated with plant material flow on the production floor. This role directly supports daily production, this individual acts as the centralized resource for the Plant Production Operations Centers, Safety, Quality, Engineering and the Material Logistics Management (MLM) Production Control Operations team. The Material Operations Manager is also responsible for directly managing a cross-functional team of salaried non-bargaining employees, accountable for employee hiring, training, performance and retention. The Material Operations Manager participates in and promotes lean Stellantis Production Way activities.

Basic Qualifications

• Responsible for Manpower Management including Salary Employee Hiring, Training, Performance, Stellantis Production Way Involvement and Retention
• Responsible for leading material throughput improvement initiatives and downtime mitigation activities
• Participates in Stellantis Production Way Lean Management activities for the Logistics Customer Service (LCS) Pillar including use of lean tools and methodologies and the completion of kaizen projects
• Leads Safety, Quality and Cost initiatives set forth by the Plant and Corporate
• Interacts with all levels of the organization including bargaining and non-bargaining hourly and salary employees as well as executive leadership

Preferred Qualifications

• Stellantis Production Way Logistics Pillar knowledge
• Knowledge of basic layout work in AutoCAD
• Experience Working in a Unionized Environment

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.

EOE / Disability / Veteran