Job Description

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



FCA Canada Inc. is committed to providing accommodation for people with accessibility needs due to disabilities in all aspects of the hiring process. If you request an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs due to disability.

Basic Requirements :

Bachelor's degree



Minimum FIVE (5) years' experience in a high-volume production environment



Minimum TWO (2) years' 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



Legally eligible to work in Canada

Preferred Requirements :

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 Google Suite software programs