The Emotor Launch Shift Operations Manager is primarily responsible for leading plant operations for a shift, utilizing World Class Manufacturing principles to achieve production and cost targets. The Shift Operations Manager will drive a culture and processes that promote continuous improvement in safety, quality, cost and delivery. This role will manage a shift in a large, multi-shift unionized operation, managing both hourly and salary personnel including Production, Maintenance, Quality and Engineering personnel.   The Emotor Launch Shift Operations Manager will guide their Engineering team to develop and launch processes that meet all objectives for safety, quality, delivery, and cost Emotor manufacturing including stator and rotor assembly .   The ideal candidate will not only bring technical functional depth and credibility but must also possess the requisite executive leadership traits and business acumen to interface with the Senior Manufacturing leadership and executive management team and develop, communicate, lead and motivate their shift’s operations team. In addition, the Shift Operations Manager will lead change management initiatives in the shift, with a passion for excellence and delivery in all manufacturing and business initiatives.

Additional responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Lead the shift team to achieve all business objectives including safety, quality, continuous improvement, production, profitability, customer service, and other internal metrics, consistent with SPW principles.

Supports all aspects of production processes including safety, quality, delivery, cost and morale and drive successful implementation of SPW processes and standards

Oversee all personnel for the shift including production, maintenance, quality, and tool and process engineering, both hourly and salary.

Review daily expenditures and follow up on anomalies

Lead change management initiatives in the center, drive workforce engagement, and provide coaching and feedback to all employees.

Ensure compliance in all audit initiatives

Drive continuous improvement in safety, quality, delivery, cost savings, and employee morale in the center.

Manage allocation of resources to support SPW project completion

Drive launch and mid-cycle action activities, cost improvements, and raising the bar on quality and product safety.

Monitor launch curve attainment for new programs and establish PDCA as needed

Coordinate project plans with maintenance and engineering organizations

Lead the elimination of waste in all aspects of the business.

Teach, cultivate, and promote teamwork and problem solving in a positive, proactive work environment.

Ensure safety regulation compliance and provide a safe working environment for employees.

Drive organizational capability by building a highly committed and capable team, coaching and mentoring incumbents and/or bringing in additional talent as needed.

Oversee engineering scope definition, Requests for Quotes (RFQ’s), sourcing, technical evaluations, design, manufacturing, and installation of manufacturing equipment of electric hairpin stators and rotor assembly equipment

Development/improvement of process and equipment standards related to manufacturing engineering   specifically for electric hairpin stator and rotor assembly.

Lead industrialization for process design and installation of electric motor hairpin S tator and Rotor line manufacturing lines in Kokomo Indiana .

Our Benefits - Designed with You in Mind Comprehensive Health & Well-being Coverage From your very first day, you’ll have access to medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage - ensuring you and your family stay healthy and protected. Generous Paid Time Off

We believe in work-life balance. That’s why we offer: 17+ paid holidays, including shut-down from December 24 th through New Years Day every year. Vacation, float & wellbeing days, sick time and fully paid parental leave when your family needs you most. Competitive Retirement Savings Plans We help you plan for the future with: An employer match on contributions to your 401k, Roth, and Catch-Up plans An employer contribution, even if you don’t contribute Income Protection & Insurance Options Benefit from included and optional disability, life, and other insurance programs - because your peace of mind matters. Company Vehicle Lease Program Eligible employees and their immediate families can enjoy company vehicle lease options with included insurance, maintenance, and unlimited mileage. Plus, take advantage of exclusive discounts on Stellantis products. Family Building Benefit We proudly support all paths to parenthood- including fertility and infertility treatments, adoption services, and gestational surrogacy. Support for Your Growth and Giving Back We believe in investing in your future and your passions: Tuition reimbursement Student loan refinancing programs 18 paid volunteer hours each year to make a difference in your community And so much more! When you join us, you’re not just building a career - you’re joining a company that supports you, inside and outside of work.