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SIS Paint Process Lead

Stellantis, Auburn Hills, MI, United States


Key Responsibilities:

Standards Development & Implementation

Collaborate with the Paint Shop Director to develop and implement SIS Standards.

Align Shop Floor Management, Paint Standard Operating Processes adherence and provide procedure guidance.

Integrate paint standards to prioritize SIS activities in daily plant operations.

KPI Management & Continuous Improvement

Track and monitor all Paint Domain KPIs on a regular basis.

Ensure shops utilize standard procedures for paint equipment and process.

Drive continuous improvements to enhance paint KPIs.

Audits & Reviews

Coordinate and perform internal reviews, internal audits, and external audits.

Conduct 3G/5G reviews to align paint domain methodology with paint shop loss analysis.

Best Practices & Innovation

Support the Paint Domain in creating and implementing best practices.

Identify and integrate new innovations, tools, parts, and processes to improve performance.

Coaching & Strategic Support

Develop route maps with Domains to meet objectives efficiently.

Provide guidance to plants struggling with audit findings, procedures or strategy implementation.

Overall Objective:

To ensure standardized, efficient, and innovative paint shop operations that consistently improve key performance indicators and align with Stellantis Paint methodologies and Standards.

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree

Minimum of 5 years' experience in paint operations experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment, including at least 2 years of paint process supervisory experience

Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing methodology and implementation or continuous improvement systems

Strong knowledge of painting processes aligned with good projects applied.

Ability to work any shift and overtime as required

Ability to travel within North America to support NA Region: US/CAN/MEX

Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to interface with various levels of employees within all areas of the Plant from hourly represented employees to Senior Leadership as required

Ability to build effective business relationships with plant leadership and customersAbility to handle multiple projects simultaneously

Demonstrated ability to coach / mentor / develop team members

Goal oriented self-starter with ability to lead team

Must have a good working knowledge of Microsoft Suite Applications

Preferred Qualifications:

Advanced degree in a technical field

Previous experience working in an automotive manufacturing unionized environment

Strong problem solving and analytical skills

Six Sigma methodology

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