MLM Pre-Series Manager

Stellantis
parental leave, tuition reimbursement, 401(k)
United States, Michigan, Auburn Hills
Jan 11, 2026
The Pre-Series Manager is responsible for leading a team of Pre-Series Specialists who are responsible for managing tasks to ensure pilot part availability at the Assembly Plants on the Material Required Date (MRD). These tasks consist of early communication with Vehicle Planning on timely submission of vehicle orders; early discussions with the Program Management team on program timing milestones and deliverables; frequent communication with Engineering and Change Management on change notices; and daily communication with Suppliers to understand and address open issues with providing parts by MRD. The Pre-Series Manager will attend Program Management Team Meetings, Plant Pilot Build Readiness Meetings and Senior Management Meetings to present on part availability in support of Assembly Plant Pilot builds. Hold self and program team accountable for the successful delivery of pilot parts in time to meet the pilot build Ensure program milestone deliverables are executed correctly and on time, escalating to the right stakeholders when they are missed Root-causing constrained part supply issues and drive resolution Work with Plant MLM to ensure record integrity of received pilot parts Interact with the supply base, confirm their shipping plans and offer training as needed Lead critical part discussions with accurate information and effectively manage the priority items Report pilot part delivery status to executive level management at different types of meetings 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.