Production Shift Leader

GM•Arlington, TX

9d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Production Shift 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 Global Manufacturing Systems 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. 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.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
5+ years of Front Line Supervisory Experience in a manufacturing environment
Understanding of basic mechanical concepts
Ability and willingness to work / rotate through all 3 shifts (1st, 2nd & 3rd)
Ability and willingness to work over-time, weekends, holidays, etc. as needed
Knowledge of quality control procedures, manufacturing processes and management systems as they relate to production operations
Highly developed oral and written communications skill
High level of interpersonal skills to work effectively with the plant’s business partners, union workforce, and supply base.
High Level of analytical ability where problems are unusual and difficult

Nice To Haves

Proficient Manufacturing knowledge
1+ years of Paint Manufacturing operations and/or Paint Manufacturing Engineering/Maintenance

Responsibilities

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
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
Lead start of shift and end of shift meetings as well as provide carryover to the next shift
Lead initiatives on their shift
Drive process discipline to achieve goals
Assists in obtaining resources to effectively perform operations
Nearly constant contact with others outside the work group
Assists in forward planning of areas of responsibility
Administers CAP for salaried subordinates