Business Unit Leader, General Assembly (Detroit)

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 Industrial System (SIS) processes and initiatives.Additional responsibilities will include but are not limited to the following:Ensure production targets are achievedManage daily build schedule and model mix to meet schedule and maximize production efficiencyDrive continuous improvement in safety, quality, delivery, cost, and employee moraleLead production team in daily activities, including quality and through-put improvement initiativesDrive implementation of Stellantis Industrial System (SIS) standards and processesEnsure safety regulation compliance and provide a safe working environment for employeesConduct routine audits to confirm adherence to manufacturing processes and proceduresEnsure quality systems are implemented and functioning per standards; re-establish standards as neededPlan for scheduled maintenance while maintaining quality and throughput levelsMeet with production team to provide and obtain performance feedbackWork with Supervisors and Team Leaders to develop plans for absenteeism managementFacilitate communication between departments, lines, support functions, and internal suppliersTeach, cultivate, and promote teamwork and problem solving in a positive, proactive work environmentBasic Requirements:Bachelor’s degreeMinimum of 5 years' experience in a high-volume production environmentMinimum of 2 years' supervisory experienceMust have ability to work any shift and overtime as requiredGood interpersonal skills and ability to interface with various levels of employeesAbility to build effective business relationships with plant leadership and customersAbility to handle multiple projects simultaneouslyDemonstrated ability to coach / mentor / develop team membersResults-oriented self-starter with ability to lead teamExperience in continuous improvement systems and lean manufacturing Must have a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office Preferred Requirements:Previous experience working in a union shopProduction/maintenance supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment Familiar with Lean Manufacturing methodology and application of toolsBrand: FCA GroupJob ID: 2017907Employment Type: Full-timeJob Area: ManufacturingPosted Date: 18/06/2026