Shift Leader Maintenance-3rd shift - Bay City, TX

VetJobs•Bay City, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Shift Leader Maintenance leads a small to medium group of production team members on the third shift at Bay City GPS. The work is technical and requires independent judgment within the limits of Global Manufacturing Systems (GMS), with a focus on Safety, People, Quality, Responsiveness, Cost, and Environment (SPQRCE), and the ability to address complex problems. The position is onsite and requires reporting to the designated location on a full-time basis. The role oversees production operations, team development, quality, safety, cost, and production schedules. The Shift Leader also supports launch and pilot activities, leads GMS processes across multiple departments, works with union and management partners, interfaces with OEMs, collaborates with Execution Controls Engineers, and drives OSTS (Operator Support Tracking System) to completion. Relocation benefits may be available to candidates who qualify under company policy.

Requirements

At least 5 years of manufacturing experience.
Experience leading manufacturing teams.
Experience working in a manufacturing environment.
Ability to work off-shift and overtime as needed.
At least 5 years of experience as a front-line supervisor.
Bachelor’s degree or at least 5 years of equivalent experience.
Understanding of basic mechanical concepts.
Knowledge of quality control procedures, manufacturing processes, and management systems related to production operations.
Highly developed oral and written communication skills.
Strong interpersonal skills to work effectively with plant business partners, the union workforce, and the supply base.
Analytical ability to address unusual and difficult problems.

Nice To Haves

At least 5 years of manufacturing experience (also listed as a preferred qualification).
Bachelor’s degree in a technical field.
Proficient manufacturing knowledge.
Previous automotive leadership experience.

Responsibilities

Maintain awareness of quality standards, communicate department quality goals, and use resources to resolve quality issues.
Build and maintain effective working relationships with employees, union representatives, and management, and consistently administer applicable National and Local Agreements between General Motors and the United Auto Workers Union.
Implement and follow systems that prevent known issues from recurring.
Ensure effective use of personnel, materials, and equipment.
Participate in selecting employees; train, develop, and evaluate salaried and hourly employees; and develop effective teams.
Lead Global Manufacturing Systems (GMS) processes across multiple departments.
Serve as a lead resource supporting launch and pilot activities in assigned areas.
Meet or exceed production cost schedules while maintaining quality requirements.
Promote safe work practices and achieve ergonomics, health and safety, and housekeeping objectives.
Motivate, train, and develop employees to perform their jobs using standardized methods.
Ensure team members receive adequate job instruction training (JIT).
Achieve production schedules and product requirements by applying lean manufacturing and synchronous principles, reducing variation, controlling costs, and improving productivity.
Coach, teach, counsel, and mentor Group Leaders in their responsibilities.
Interface with OEMs.
Collaborate with Execution Controls Engineers.
Drive OSTS (Operator Support Tracking System) to completion.