SIS Paint Process Lead

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 customers
• Ability 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

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.