Shift Leader- Production- 2nd shift

General Motors•Bay City, MI

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Shift Leader-Production has supervisory responsibility for a medium to large group of employees and is responsible for implementing and executing established business processes in production operations while fostering teamwork and cooperation. The work is technical in nature and requires independent judgment within the limits of Global Manufacturing Systems, with a focus on Safety, People, Quality, Responsiveness, Cost, and Environment (SPQRCE). The role involves addressing complex problems and supervising salaried employees across multiple departments or processes. This is an onsite, second-shift opportunity based in Bay City, Michigan. The role may manage across multiple shifts, and the candidate must be willing to work overtime and any shift as business needs require. The Shift Leader maintains awareness of quality standards, communicates department quality goals, leverages resources to resolve quality issues, and implements systems to prevent known issues from recurring. The role also requires building and maintaining good working relationships with employees, union representatives, and management, and consistently administering applicable National and Local Agreements between General Motors and the United Auto Workers Union.

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience as a front-line supervisor.
Bachelor’s degree or a minimum of 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.
High level of interpersonal skills to work effectively with plant business partners, the union workforce, and the supply base.
High level of analytical ability to address unusual and difficult problems.
Experience working with the UAW.
Willingness to work overtime and any shift as business needs require.

Nice To Haves

Proficient manufacturing knowledge.
Previous automotive leadership experience.

Responsibilities

Use personnel, materials, and equipment effectively.
Participate in selecting new employees and train, develop, and evaluate salaried and hourly employees; develop highly effective teams.
Lead Global Manufacturing Systems processes across multiple departments and serve as a lead resource for launch and pilot activities in assigned areas.
Meet or exceed production cost and schedule targets while maintaining quality requirements.
Promote safe work practices and achieve objectives for ergonomics, health and safety, and housekeeping.
Motivate, train, and develop employees to perform their jobs using standardized methods, and ensure team members receive adequate job instruction training (JIT).
Achieve production schedules and product requirements using lean manufacturing and synchronous principles, emphasizing variation reduction, cost control, and productivity improvements.
Coach, teach, counsel, and mentor Group Leaders.
Lead start-of-shift and end-of-shift meetings and provide carryover information to the next shift.
Lead initiatives on the assigned shift and drive process discipline to achieve goals.
Assist in obtaining resources needed to perform operations effectively and in forward planning for areas of responsibility.
Administer CAP for salaried subordinates.
Maintain awareness of quality standards, communicate department quality goals, leverage resources to address quality issues, and implement systems to prevent recurrence of known issues.
Build and maintain working relationships with employees, union representatives, and management, and consistently administer National and Local Agreements between GM and the UAW.