SIS Paint Maintenance Specialist

Key Responsibilities:

• Standards Development & Implementation 
• Collaborate with the Paint Shop Director to develop and implement SIS Standards. 
• Align Paint Machine Families and provide maintenance procedure guidance. 
• Integrate Planning, Orange Room, and SFM 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 maintenance procedures for paint equipment and process machines. 
• 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 maintenance 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 timing or strategy implementation. 

 Overall Objective: 

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

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical field or high school diploma with 5 years of manufacturing experience
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in operations management experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment paint shop, including at least 2 years of maintenance experience
• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing methodology and implementation or continuous improvement systems 
• 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 
• Previous experience working in an automotive manufacturing unionized environment 
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills 
• Maintenance / Automation Background
• Ability to build effective business relationships with plant leadership and customers
• Must have a strong working knowledge of Paint Processes for production, maintenance, and quality 
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
• Demonstrated ability to coach / mentor / develop team members
• Goal oriented self-starter with ability to lead teams
• 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