Business Unit Leader

About the role

The Business Unit Leader is responsible for managing work teams in a fast-paced, high-volume, unionized manufacturing environment. Key responsibilities include ensuring safety, quality, cost, delivery, and morale during shifts, building functional teams, training and allocating manpower, driving continuous improvement, and implementing Stellantis Industrial System (SIS) processes and initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all activities to achieve business metrics
• Implement Stellantis Industrial System (SIS) processes and initiatives
• Ensure production targets are met
• Manage daily build schedule and model mix to meet schedule and maximize production efficiency
• Drive continuous improvement in safety, quality, delivery, cost, and employee morale
• Lead production team in daily activities, including quality and throughput improvement initiatives
• Ensure safety regulation compliance and provide a safe working environment for employees
• Conduct routine audits to confirm adherence to manufacturing processes and procedures
• Ensure quality systems are implemented and functioning per standards; re-establish standards as needed
• Plan for scheduled maintenance while maintaining quality and throughput levels
• Meet with production team to provide and obtain performance feedback
• Work with Supervisors and Team Leaders to develop plans for absenteeism management
• Facilitate communication between departments, lines, support functions, and internal suppliers
• Teach, cultivate, and promote teamwork and problem-solving in a positive, proactive work environment

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 5 years experience in a high volume production environment
• Two years of supervisory experience
• Ability to work any shift and overtime as required
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to interface with various levels of employees
• Ability to build effective business relationships with plant leadership and customers
• Demonstrated ability to coach / mentor / develop team members
• Results-oriented self-starter with ability to lead team
• Demonstrated experience in continuous improvement systems and lean manufacturing
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office

Qualifications

• Previous experience working in a union shop
• Production/maintenance supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing methodology and application of tools
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office

Skills

• Team leadership and development
• Continuous improvement and lean manufacturing
• Microsoft Office proficiency

Benefits

Our benefits package includes comprehensive health and well-being coverage, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), family building benefits, generous paid time off, competitive retirement savings plans, income protection and insurance options, a company vehicle lease program, and opportunities for volunteer service.