Operations 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 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 Flint Metal Center on a full-time basis.

The Role:

The Operations Shift Leader will supervise a small to medium group of employees (salaried and potentially hourly employees). Work requires the ability to make decisions based on established procedure. Work is of a technical nature using independent judgment within the limits of GMS, focusing on Safety, People, Quality, Responsiveness, Cost, and Environment (SPQRCE). The selected candidate MUST have the ability to work rotating shifts.

What You'll Do (Responsibilities):

• Comply with the terms of local and national labor agreements

• Implements divisional and corporate policies

• Implements safety and good housekeeping practices

• Frequent contact and collaboration with others outside of the work group

• Responsible for the effective use of personnel, material and equipment

• Participates in the selection of new employees

• Train, develop and evaluate employees

• Establishes a course of action to accomplish completion of the job and/or project

• Assists in the development of budgets and forecasts within assigned area

• Obtains a deep knowledge and ability to implement GMS principles

• Create and oversee operational plan for routine activities, which involve analyzing data and resolving issues within their area of responsibility

• Utilize judgment to develop programs, plans, and strategies that align with annual objectives

• Use data and analysis to demonstrate the value of a project, anticipating, and addressing objections and or concerns

• Effectively communicate and present recommendations and results across several job areas

• Interact with customers about quality issues

Additional Job Description

Your Skills and Abilities (Required Qualifications):

• 4 years of experience working in a manufacturing environment

• Experience managing and leading employees

• Ability to rotate shifts and work over-time

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

• 4+ years of experience working in a manufacturing environment

• Stamping experience

• Bachelor's degree

• GMS/BPD experience

• Experience working with KRONOS

About GM

Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all.

Why Join Us 

We aspire to be the most inclusive company in the world. We believe we all must make a choice every day – individually and collectively – to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Our Work Appropriately philosophy supports our foundation of inclusion and provides employees the flexibility to work where they can have the greatest impact on achieving our goals, dependent on role needs. Every day, we want every employee, no matter their background, ethnicity, preferences, or location, to feel they belong to one General Motors team.

Benefits Overview

The goal of the General Motors total rewards program is to support the health and well-being of you and your family. Our comprehensive compensation plan incudes, the following benefits, in addition to many others:
• Paid time off including vacation days, holidays, and parental leave for mothers, fathers and adoptive parents;
• Healthcare (including a triple tax advantaged health savings account and wellness incentive), dental, vision and life insurance plans to cover you and your family;
• Company and matching contributions to 401K savings plan to help you save for retirement;
• Global recognition program for peers and leaders to recognize and be recognized for results and behaviors that reflect our company values; 
• Tuition assistance and student