Description

Onsite - This role is categorized as onsite. This means the successful candidate is expected to report on-site on a full-time basis.

The Role

Must be willing to work 1st or 2nd shift As a Production Group Leader you are responsible to implement and execute the established business plan for an area of the production operations and foster an atmosphere of teamwork and cooperation. Work is of a technical nature using independent judgment within the limits of GMS; focusing on Safety, People, Quality, Responsiveness, Cost, and Environment (SPQRCE). Possess the ability to deal with complex problems.

What You'll Do (Responsibilities):

• You are responsible for the effective use of personnel, material, and equipment
• Participates in the training, developing and evaluating of hourly team members
• Participates in the development of highly effective teams
• Leads Global Manufacturing Systems(GMS) processes and serves as resource supporting launch and pilot activities in assigned areas
• Meets or exceeds production cost schedule and maintains quality requirements
• Maintains awareness of quality standards, and communicates department quality goals, and leverages resources to solve quality issues
• Builds and maintains good working relationships with employees, union and management
• Understands and consistently administer the National and Local Agreements between General Motors and the United Auto Workers Union
• Implements and follows systems that prevent reoccurrence of known issues
• Promote safe work practices and achieve objectives for ergonomics, health and safety and housekeeping
• Motivates, trains and develops employees to effectively perform their jobs utilizing standardized methods
• Ensure team members receive adequate JIT (job instruction training)
• Achieve production schedules and product requirements by applying lean manufacturing/synchronous principles with emphasis on variation reduction, control costs, and achieve productivity improvements
• Coach, teach, counsel and mentor Group Leaders in these responsibilities

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience
• 3-5 years' experience supervising employees in a manufacturing environment
• Must be willing to work 1st or 2nd as determined by business needs
• Must be willing to work overtime (including weekends as needed).
• Ability to develop, maintain, and analyze data.
• Organizational and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office i.e. Excel, PowerPoint, & Outlook
• Professional communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

• Previous supervisory experience in a union environment