Production Business Unit Leader - Prismatic

Stellantis; Kokomo (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Business Unit Leader to oversee operations in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role involves managing teams to ensure safety, quality, and delivery, while driving continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in operations management, excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to foster teamwork and problem-solving. If you are a goal-oriented self-starter with a passion for leading teams and enhancing production processes, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a company committed to excellence and innovation in manufacturing.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in operations management in high-volume environments.
• Experience in coaching, mentoring, and developing team members.

Responsibilities

• Manage teams to ensure safety, quality, cost, and delivery.
• Drive continuous improvement and maintain production targets.
• Facilitate communication and teamwork across departments.

Skills

Operations Management

Interpersonal Skills

Continuous Improvement

Lean Manufacturing

Coaching and Mentoring

Problem Solving

Team Leadership

Project Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Job description

The Business Unit Leader will be responsible for managing work teams in a fast paced, high volume, unionized, manufacturing environment. The Business Unit Leader is responsible for ensuring safety; quality; cost; and delivery during the shift. The selected candidate will be required to build functional teams, train and allocate manpower according to need, ensure team morale and drive continuous improvement solutions to improve product quality and reach throughput and cost targets. The selected candidate’s responsibilities will include but are not limited to coordinating all activities to achieve business metrics and implementing Stellantis Production Way (SPW) and initiatives.

Additional responsibilities will include but are not limited to the following:

• Support and contribute to Stellantis Production Way (SPW) programs and tools.
• Coordinate the Zone during the shift in ordinary and continuous improvement activities, meet with Supervisors / Team Leaders to guide Stellantis Production Way (SPW) activities and share priorities.
• Drive continuous improvement in safety, quality, delivery, cost savings, and employee morale during the shift.
• Lead a cross-functional team in daily activities, quality and throughput improvements, problem solving, and root cause analysis.
• Ensure safety regulation compliance and provide a safe working environment for employees.
• Ensure production targets are achieved, take part in Zone’s budget definition and approve subsequent forecast/operative plan estimates.
• Conduct routine audits and verifications to confirm completion of written/documented processes, procedures, and activities.
• Ensure quality and operation systems are implemented and functioning per standards, re-establish ideal conditions in the case of system failure or non-conformance and plan for scheduled / unscheduled maintenance while maintaining quality and throughput levels.
• Meet with Area Managers, Supervisors, and Team Leaders regularly to provide and obtain performance feedback.
• Work with Area Managers, Supervisors and Team Leaders to develop plans for absenteeism management within the budget targets.
• Supports all aspects of production processes including safety, quality, delivery, cost and morale and drive successful implementation of SPW processes and standards.
• Facilitate communication between departments, lines, and internal suppliers.
• Teach, cultivate, and promote teamwork and problem solving in a positive, proactive work environment.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 5 years' experience in operations management experience in a high-volume environment, including at least 2 years of supervisory experience.
• 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 as required.
• Ability to build effective business relationships with plant leadership and customers.
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Demonstrated ability to coach / mentor / develop team members.
• Goal oriented self-starter with ability to lead team.
• Experience in continuous improvement systems and lean manufacturing.
• Must have a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience working in a union environment.
• Production/maintenance supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Familiar with Stellantis Production Way (SPW) pillar methodology and implementation.
• Good working knowledge of Google Suite software programs.