Stamping Shift Leader

Job Description

Sponsorship: GM DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATION-RELATED SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE.  DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU WILL NEED GM IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP (e.g., H-1B, TN, STEM OPT, etc.) NOW OR IN THE FUTURE.

On-site: This role is categorized as onsite. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to the Wentzville, Missouri plant on a full-time basis.

The Role:

As a Production Leader, you will have Supervisory responsibility for a medium/large group of employees in the implementation and execution of the established business process for an area in 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. Supervise a medium to large group of salaried employees involved in multiple departments/processes. May manage across multiple shifts.

What You'll Do:

You will maintain awareness of quality standards, and communicate department quality goals, and leverages resources to solve quality issues. You will build and maintain good working relationships with employees, union and management, and understand to 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.

• Responsible for the effective use of personnel, material, and equipment
• Participate in the selection of new employees and trains, develops and evaluates salaried and hourly employees, and the development of highly effective teams
• Leads Global Manufacturing Systems (GMS) processes across multiple departments and serves as lead 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.
• 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
• 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.
• Adjust schedule as needed to solve production problems
• Coach, teach, counsel and mentor Group Leaders in these responsibilities.

Additional Job Description

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications):

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
• 3+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment
• Leadership experience
• Knowledge of basic stamping and manufacturing processes
• High level of analytical ability and interpersonal skills
• Highly developed oral and written communication skills
• Must be able to work any of the 3 shifts at Wentzville (1st, 2nd or 3rd).  
• Must be able to work overtime and weekends, as needed

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

• Experience working in a stamping plant
• Demonstrated technical skills in job-related area
• Experience working in a union facility

This position may be eligible for relocation benefits.

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