Material Operations Manager

Stellantis
parental leave, tuition reimbursement, 401(k)
United States, Michigan, Sterling Heights
Oct 24, 2025
The Logistics Operations Manager is responsible for leading the daily operations associated with plant material flow on the production floor. This role directly supports daily production, this individual acts as the centralized resource for the Plant Production Operations Centers, Safety, Quality, Engineering and the Material Logistics Management (MLM) Production Control Operations team. The Logistics Operations Manager is also responsible for directly managing a cross-functional team of salaried non-bargaining employees, accountable for employee hiring, training, performance and retention. The Logistics Operations Manager participates in and promotes lean Stellantis Production Way activities. Responsible for Manpower Management including Salary Employee Hiring, Training, Performance, Stellantis Production Way Involvement and Retention Responsible for leading material throughput improvement initiatives and downtime mitigation activities Participates in Stellantis Production Way Lean Management activities for the Logistics Customer Service (LCS) Pillar including use of lean tools and methodologies and the completion of kaizen projects Leads Safety, Quality and Cost initiatives set forth by the Plant and Corporate Interacts with all levels of the organization including bargaining and non-bargaining hourly and salary employees as well as executive leadership Basic Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business or a related field Minimum 8 years of experience in a manufacturing environment focused in production control, supply chain or material handling Ability to demonstrate lean manufacturing knowledge and application Ability to direct the workforce and deliver results on Key Performance Indicators Experience in resolving conflicts with professionalism and integrity Ability to adapt and manage change to support business needs Strong understanding of the systems and procedures related to production control, supply chain or material handling Excellent oral and written communication skills including working knowledge of Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite Preferred Qualifications: Master's Degree in related field Stellantis Production Way Logistics Pillar knowledge Experience Working in a Unionized Environment Salaried Employee Benefits (US, Non-Represented) Health & Wellbeing Comprehensive coverages encompassing the Physical, Mental, Emotional, and overall Wellbeing of our employees, including short- and long-term disability. Compensation, Savings, and Retirement Annual Incentive Plan (SAIP), 401k with Employer Match & Contribution (max 8%), SoFi Student Loan Refinancing. Time Away from Work Paid time includes company holidays, vacation, and Float/Wellbeing Days. Family Benefits 12 Weeks paid Parental Leave, Domestic Partner Benefits, Family Building Benefit, Marketplace, Life/Disability and other Insurances. Professional Growth Annual training, tuition reimbursement and discounts, Business Resource & Intra-professional Groups. Company Car & More Comprehensive Company Car Program and Vehicle Discounts. Vehicle discounts include family and friends.