Business Unit Leader - Body Shop

The Business Unit Leader is 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, delivery, and morale 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 production and cost targets. The Business Unit Leader’s responsibilities will include but are not limited to coordinating all activities to achieve business metrics and implementing Stellantis Production Way (SPW) processes and initiatives. Additional responsibilities will include but are not limited to the following;   

• Ensure production targets are achieved 
• 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 through-put improvement initiatives  
• Drive implementation of Stellantis Production Way (SPW) standards and processes  
• 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 

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in a high-volume production environment 
• Two years of supervisory experience  
• Must have 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   
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously   
• Demonstrated ability to coach / mentor / develop team members   
• Results-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 shop  
• Production/maintenance supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment   
• Familiar with Lean Manufacturing methodology and application of tools  
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft software programs