Operations Manager - Distribution

The Shift Operations Manager (SOM) is primarily responsible for leading plant operations for a shift, utilizing Stellantis Production Way principles to achieve production and cost targets. The Shift Operations Manager (SOM) will drive a culture and processes that promote continuous improvement in safety, quality, cost, and delivery. This role will manage a shift in a large, multi-shift unionized operation, managing both hourly and salary personnel including Production, Maintenance, Quality and Engineering personnel. The ideal candidate will not only bring technical functional depth and credibility, but must also possess the requisite executive leadership traits and business acumen to interface with the Senior Manufacturing leadership and executive management team and develop, communicate, lead and motivate their shift's operations team. In addition, the Shift Operations Manager will lead Stellantis Production Way and change management initiatives in the shift, with a passion for excellence and delivery in all manufacturing and business initiatives.Additional responsibilities include but are not limited to:Lead the shift team to achieve all business objectives including safety, quality, continuous improvement, production, profitability, customer service, and other internal metrics, consistent with Stellantis Production Way principlesSupports all aspects of production processes including safety, quality, delivery, cost and morale and drive successful implementation of SPW processes and standardsOversee all personnel for the shift including production, maintenance, quality, and tool and process engineering, both hourly and salaryReview daily expenditures and follow up on anomaliesLead Stellantis Production Way and change management initiatives in the center, drive workforce engagement, and provide coaching and feedback to all employees.Ensure compliance in all audit initiativesDrive continuous improvement in safety, quality, delivery, cost savings, and employee morale in the centerManage allocation of resources to support SPW project completionDrive launch and mid-cycle action activities, cost improvements, and raising the bar on quality and product safetyMonitor launch curve attainment for new programs and establish PDCA as neededCoordinate project plans with maintenance and engineering organizationsLead the elimination of waste in all aspects of the businessTeach, cultivate, and promote teamwork and problem solving in a positive, proactive work environmentEnsure safety regulation compliance and provide a safe working environment for employeesDrive organizational capability by building a highly committed and capable team, coaching and mentoring incumbents and/or bringing in additional talent as neededBasic Qualifications:Bachelor's degree10 or more years' experience in operations management in a high-volume environmentAbility to work any shift and overtime as requiredExcellent interpersonal skills and ability to interface with various levels of employees within all areas of the Plant from hourly represented employees to Senior LeadershipAbility to build effective business relationships with plant leadership and customersMust have a strong working knowledge of Body-In-White, Paint, Assembly Operations, Logistics and MaintenanceStrong knowledge of Stellantis Production Way or continuous improvement systems; such as TPS and Lean Manufacturing operationKnowledge of other process systems, quality systems, throughput, standardization, and product/process launchAbility to effectively lead a diverse workforce, teach, coach and mentor employees to go above and beyond required operational and business objectivesPreferred Qualifications:Advanced degree in a technical fieldProficiency in all aspects of SPWMust have a good working knowledge of Microsoft OfficeEqual Opportunity