.the quality and operations lead is responsible for working and interacting with stellantis brands, logistics, fleet, product development, marketing, purchasing & quality groups within nafta, to collaborate on ensuring all vehicle custom shop assembly operational attributes are in place and that launches are coordinated effectively, within defined timing and meeting all volume and revenue expectations.
he/she is responsible for day-to-day production at mcss with respect to meeting the quality requirements of stellantis owned vehicles processed through the mcss.
he/she is the primary contact person between mopar, assembly plants, and the up-fit suppliers on all operations and quality matters.
key responsibilitieswork with the up-fit suppliers and quality engineers to ensure that stellantis approved manufacturing processes (critical processes, control plans, work instructions, etc.)
are followed.
this may require auditing 2nd shift and weekend shifts.work with up-fit suppliers and part supply base when needed to avoid/resolve short term disruptions to part supply.lead identification and resolution of all incoming part and assembly process issues (using global issue management (gim) process where applicable).lead execution of new program production start at mcs with 100% containment and containment release process.lead communication of vehicle incoming quality issues with assembly plant quality organization.manage ship hold and yard hold at mcss as required.launch all new km, kx, and ej programs in toluca by leading x1, x2, x3, and j1 build phases at the new larger mopar custom shop facility.lead post-launch daily quality initiatives of the km, kx, and ej programs working closely with toluca assembly plant quality team.launch 25my dt in saltillo by leading x1, x2, x3, and j1 build phases at the mopar custom shop.lead post-launch daily quality initiatives of the dt programs working closely with the new dt assembly plant quality team.operational responsibilities (50%)support planners, brands & vehicle engineering with custom shop location, capability, and/or program selection.lead facility start-up & readiness – tooling, equipment, operator training, process sheets.interaction with assembly process manufacturing.support engineering by performing installations and validating work instructions.assist in operational improvements resulting in labor savings and overall productivity.vehicle volume planning with volume planning, assembly plants, vehicle flow to custom shops.monitor daily/weekly build plans & coordinate with commercial teams, assembly plants & suppliers.leverage component supplier capacity issues to avoid material delays.eliminate any bottlenecks that hinder launches.support assembly with information that helps reduce incorrect builds within the various plants.mitigate e&o at the custom shops on assembly short builds.cost optimization