Job Description

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 on 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 principles



Support all aspects of production processes including safety, quality, delivery, cost and morale and drive successful implementation of SPW processes and standards



Oversee all personnel for the shift including production, maintenance, quality, and tool and process engineering, both hourly and salary



Review daily expenditures and follow up on anomalies



Lead 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 initiatives



Drive continuous improvement in safety, quality, delivery, cost savings, and employee morale in the center



Manage allocation of resources to support SPW project completion



Drive launch and mid-cycle action activities, cost improvements, and raising the bar on quality and product safety



Monitor launch curve attainment for new programs and establish PDCA as needed



Coordinate project plans with maintenance and engineering organizations



Lead the elimination of waste in all aspects of the business



Teach, cultivate, and promote teamwork and problem solving in a positive, proactive work environment



Ensure safety regulation compliance and provide a safe working environment for employees



Drive organizational capability by building a highly committed and capable team, coaching and mentoring incumbents and/or bringing in additional talent as needed



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 Qualifications :

Bachelor's Degree



Minimum TEN (10) years of progressive experience in a manufacturing environment



Demonstrated proficiency in the use of the SPW 7 step process and SPW tools



Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to interface with employees at all levels



Strong working knowledge of Body-In-White, Paint, Assembly Operations, Logistics and Maintenance



Strong knowledge of Stellantis Production Way or continuous improvement systems; such as TPS and Lean Manufacturing operations



Knowledge of other process systems, quality systems, throughput, standardization, and product/process launch



Proven record of achieving goals and continuous improvement



Proven experience leading a team to meet or exceed objectives



Demonstrated ability to root cause issues and identify solutions and countermeasures



Ability to work any shift and overtime as required



Must meet Canadian immigration requirements