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$70K - 95K a year
Manage manufacturing processes and lead quality and process teams to drive safety, quality, delivery, cost, and morale improvements.
Lead process improvement initiatives in a manufacturing environment with coaching on lean manufacturing and cross-functional collaboration.
Job ID: 2016770 Career Area: Manufacturing Position Type: Salaried Location: Sterling Heights Assembly Plant – Sterling Heights 48312, US Date Posted: April 9, 2026 Brand: FCA Group The Process Improvement Manager will be responsible for managing all manufacturing processes within the center in a fast paced, high volume, unionized, manufacturing environment. The selected candidate will lead a group of Quality Engineers and Process Product Specialists (at some plants) who are responsible for ensuring that the processes associated with their designated area(s) are being followed. The selected candidate will coordinate safety, quality, delivery, cost, and morale initiatives. Provide coaching and mentoring to direct reports (both hourly and supervisory) regarding Lean Manufacturing techniques for problem solving and corrective action implementation and follow up with AME, Program Management, Product Engineering and Supplier Quality to assure compliance to build requirements and ensure product changes necessary to improve quality are being driven. Responsibilities will include but are not limited to the following: • Guarantee their teams provide sufficient support to Production teams within their designated process areas. • Possess a comprehensive understanding of the processes which comprise how the car is built in the respective centers as well as the areas of concentration within those centers including electrical, mechanical, torque alignment, etc. • Drive the achievement of quality, safety, delivery and cost KPIs and KAIs within the center related to product and process • Ensure the PIM’s organization actively resolves defects root caused to Method (process) and Material (product / parts) and drive continuous improvement solutions • Supports all aspects of production processes including safety, quality, delivery, cost and morale and drive successful implementation of lean manufacturing processes and standards • Assign Process Observation Audits (POAs) according to First Time Capable (FTC) metrics, Throughput, Customer Feedback Audit (CFA) priorities EOE/Disability/Veteran At Stellantis, we assess candidates based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We welcome applications from all people without regard to sex, age, ethnicity, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or any characteristic protected by law. We believe that diverse teams reflect our identity as a global company, enabling us to better address the evolving needs of our customers and care for our future. Our benefits reflects the STELLANTIS commitment to helping you reach your personal and professional goals. In addition to an environment that promotes career development, we offer benefits for a healthy lifestyle and a rewarding future, designed to take care of you and your family, in various stages of life. As a global company, our employee packages will vary by country, customary norms and the legal entity into which you are hired. We care about your privacy. For more information on how your personal data is processed, please read the specific Privacy Statement provided by the respective entities whose job offer you have selected.
This job posting was last updated on 4/14/2026