Production Shift Leader

Job Description

GM DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATION-RELATED SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE. DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU WILL NEED GM IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP NOW OR IN THE FUTURE. THIS INCLUDES DIRECT COMPANY SPONSORSHIP, ENTRY OF GM AS THE IMMIGRATION EMPLOYER OF RECORD ON A GOVERNMENT FORM, AND ANY WORK AUTHORIZATION REQUIRING A WRITTEN SUBMISSION OR OTHER IMMIGRATION SUPPORT FROM THE COMPANY (e.g., H-1B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc.).

This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.

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

The Role:

The Production Shift Leader will be responsible for managing salaried group leaders in the implementation and execution of established business processes within the production operations. This role involves fostering an atmosphere of teamwork and cooperation. Work is technical in nature, requiring independent judgment within the framework of GMS, with a focus on Safety, People, Quality, Responsiveness, Cost, and Environment (SPQRCE). The selected candidate must possess the ability to address complex problems and supervise a large group of salaried employees across multiple departments and processes.

What You'll Do:

• Coach, train, develop and evaluate employees

• Provide assistance in analyzing and solving complex manufacturing problems, and assist in obtaining resources to effectively perform operations

• Nearly constant contact with others outside the work group

• Administers divisional and corporate policies

• Meets cost, schedule and quality requirements

• Maintains corporate and unit management control systems, budget and other information necessary to monitor performance in addition to maintaining safety and good housekeeping standards

• Complies with the terms of local and national labor agreements

• Assist in the forecasting of areas of responsibility and establishes a course of action to accomplish completion of the job or project

Additional Job Description

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications):

• 5 years of experience working in an Automotive Assembly Plant

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience

• Ability to lead problem solving activities and leverage analytical abilities

• Leadership/Management Experience (UAW, Salaried, Skilled Trades or similar)

• Knowledge of continuous improvement processes (CIP) 

• MUST have the ability to rotate between all 3 shifts

• MUST have the ability to work over-time as needed (weekends and holidays)

What Can Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications):

• 5+ years of experience working in an Automotive Assembly Plant (OEM)

• Experience/knowledge of GM Global Manufacturing System (GMS)

• Production experience

• Experience within General Assembly

• Experience in apply quality process to support BIQ 

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