Shift Leader Production

GM•Arlington, TX

8d•Onsite

About The Position

In this position, you will support the effective use of personnel, material, and equipment and participate in training and developing of salaried and hourly employees, and in the development of highly effective teams. You will support Global Manufacturing Systems (GMS) processes across multiple departments and serves as a resource supporting launch and pilot activities in assigned areas while helping to meet or exceed production cost schedule and maintains quality requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
4+ years experience of high volume manufacturing environment.
Demonstrated capability in project management skills
Thorough knowledge of manufacturing processes
Excellent Oral and written communication skills
High level of interpersonal skills to work effectively with others, motivate employees, and elicit work output
High level of analytical ability where problems are unusual and difficult
Demonstrated technical and professional skills
Proven ability to work independently, take initiative, and work to plan
Must be able to lead 3 shifts and work the hours required to be effective
Ability to work / rotate through all 3 shifts (1st, 2nd & 3rd)
Ability to work over-time, weekends, holidays, etc. as needed

Nice To Haves

Master Degree
5+ years experience high volume manufacturing environment
Strong leadership skills.
Demonstrated capability to manage multiple manufacturing operations activities
Previous experience leading salaried teams
Thorough knowledge of GM-GMS Manufacturing System and Processes

Responsibilities

People Leader for salaried personnel
In charge of safety, people, quality, responsiveness and cost on your shift.
Maintain awareness of quality standards, and communicates department quality goals, and utilizes resources to solve quality issues.
Build and maintain good working relationships with employees, union and management
Understand and consistently administer the National and Local Agreements between General Motors and the United Auto Workers Union
Implement and follow systems that prevent reoccurrence of known issues
Promote safe work practices and achieve objectives for ergonomics, health and safety and housekeeping.
Motivate, train and develop employees to effectively perform their jobs utilizing standardized methods
Achieve production schedules and product requirements by applying lean manufacturing/synchronous principles with emphasis on variation reduction, control costs, and achieve productivity improvements