SIS Leader

Position Objective

The SIS Academy Leader is responsible for developing, implementing, and sustaining the learning strategy that enables the deployment, maturity, and continuous improvement of the Stellantis Industrial System (SIS), formerly known as World Class Manufacturing (WCM).
This role ensures that all manufacturing plants and support functions receive the appropriate training, methodologies, tools, and coaching to achieve excellence in safety, quality, cost, delivery, and people development.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Responsibilities – 40%

• Define the SIS Academy vision, roadmap, and capability‑building strategy for all manufacturing sites.
• Ensure alignment with global and regional Industrial Excellence directives, standards, and maturity models.
• Establish long-term training paths and certification frameworks for all SIS pillars and roles (pilars leaders, SMEs, coordinators, team leaders).
• Lead change‑management initiatives to strengthen the adoption of SIS culture and continuous improvement mindset across the organization.
• Benchmark global best practices and integrate them into Mexico/NAFTA training programs.

Operational Responsibilities – 40%

• Design, deliver, and maintain SIS training modules (classroom, virtual, practical training, gemba training).
• Facilitate assessments, diagnostics, and pillar reviews; support plants in closing gaps identified in audits.
• Support implementation of core methodologies: problem solving (A3 / PPS), cost deployment, focused improvement, early product/process management, people development, ergonomics, maintenance pillars, quality pillars, etc.
• Coordinate and monitor all academy activities including schedules, instructor assignments, KPIs, learning paths, and compliance to certification requirements.
• Manage training content updates to reflect new technologies, methods, and corporate standards (SIS Digital Tools, data‑based manufacturing, automation, industrial cybersecurity, etc.).

Leadership & People Development – 20%

• Coach pillar leaders, plant industrial excellence teams, and cross‑functional participants.
• Develop internal trainers and subject‑matter experts to ensure sustainability of the SIS Academy.
• Promote a strong culture of safety, discipline, accountability, and continuous learning.
• Lead a team of trainers / coordinators and manage training budgets and resources.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Industrial Management, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in manufacturing, continuous improvement, industrial engineering, or related areas.
• Full English
• Strong knowledge of World Class Manufacturing (WCM), Lean Manufacturing, TPS, or Stellantis Industrial System methodologies.
• Proven leadership skills with experience influencing cross-functional teams.