Paint Production Shift Leader

General MotorsLake Orion, MI
3dOnsite

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced and driven Paint Production Shift Leader to oversee all production operations and strategic operations within our Paint Shop at the Orion Assembly Plant. This role requires leadership expertise, sharp analytical skills, and a deep understanding of paint shop manufacturing production business processes.

Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience in automotive manufacturing, with emphasis on paint shop operations
  • Strong leadership, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills
  • Deep understanding of lean manufacturing
  • Proficiency in Microsoft tools suite and data visualization tools
  • Extensive experience in automotive manufacturing, particularly in paint operations.
  • Strong leadership and people management skills, including training, coaching, and developing salaried and hourly employees.
  • Technical expertise in paint processes, quality standards, and equipment utilization.
  • Proficiency in lean manufacturing and variation reduction techniques to improve productivity and control costs.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, especially in resolving quality and production issues.
  • Effective cross-functional communication, including coordination with production, maintenance, and union representatives

Nice To Haves

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Engineering, or related field
  • Deep understanding of Global Manufacturing System (GMS)

Responsibilities

  • Promote and enforce safe work practices, ergonomics, workplace organization and housekeeping objectives.
  • Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards.
  • Attain business metrics in the categories of: Safety, People, Quality, Responsiveness, Cost, and Environment.
  • Meet production targets through a trained workforce and high quality.
  • Administer labor agreements consistently and build strong relationships with union and management.
  • Implement the Global Manufacturing System to enhance Paint Shop operations.
  • Manage manpower levels, including scheduling, vacation planning, and staffing.
  • Support budgeting, forecasting, and cost control for the Paint Shop.
  • Support vendor contracts, resource allocation, and inventory management.
  • Support financial analysis to support investment decisions and capital projects.
  • Utilize KPIs and dashboards to analyze financial performance and operational efficiency.
  • Communicate performance metrics and business strategy to leadership.
  • Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Production, other departments and 3rd party organizations to drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Benefits

  • From day one, we're looking out for your well-being–at work and at home–so you can focus on realizing your ambitions. Learn how GM supports a rewarding career that rewards you personally by visiting Total Rewards resources.

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What This Job Offers

Job Type

Full-time

Career Level

Manager

Number of Employees

5,001-10,000 employees

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