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Paint Shift Leader

General Motors
Lake Orion, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 12/4/2023 CLOSED ON 1/2/2024

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Job Description

Orion Assembly - For us the the future in now. We are an assembly plant at the cutting edge of product and manufacturing processes. We strive for excellence in developing and sustaining the manufacturing enablers to quickly bring to market the most advanced and innovative automotive products to date. The Orion Assembly plant manufactures the Bolt EV and Bolt EUV ( all electric vehicles) and the Cruise Autonomous Vehicle (a self-driving car). These products put us in the forefront of our corporate vision of "Zero Crashes, Zero emissions, Zero congestion. " This requires us to employ the most energetic, capable, and innovative talent to ensure we meet the challenges of developing the new manufacturing process required to assemble such exciting products under the same roof. We offer a progressive and inclusive work environment that questions the status-quo daily to strengthen our reputation of being an incubator for the new manufacturing processes and automation. We value community outreach and have a strong presence in our neighborhoods. Due to these challenges and being a multi-faceted business, the selected candidate will have the opportunity to learn new skills as well as influencing the development of manufacturing processes to support this historical and game changing progression to electric and autonomous vehicles.

As a Shift Leader, direct and coordinate manufacturing activities in a department, group of departments or plant operation. Has responsibility for a very large group of employees including first and second line supervisory subordinates. Work is of a difficult and involved nature where a high level of independent judgment and discretion are exercised.

Qualifications:
  • Manage the shop floor operations
  • Promote, educate, communicate and follow up on safety initiatives.
  • Maintain shift safety by audits, observation, follow up of all incidents and compliance to Workplace Safety System Requirements.
  • Assist in obtaining resources to effectively perform operations.
  • Excellent communication skills with team, support, across shifts & leadership
  • Report shift status to unit director.
  • Planning and organizational ability.
  • Complies with the terms of National and Local Labor Agreements.
  • Allocate manpower as needed. Plan release for training.
  • Coach and Develop Group leaders and Team Leaders through proficiency reviews and evaluations to improve their general performance.
  • Support unit manager to resolve issues in conjunction with union.
  • Liaise with customers for quality problems and co-ordinate countermeasures.
  • Knowledge to assure full compliance to quality control procedures, manufacturing processes and management systems as they relate to production operations.
  • Provide leadership for SPQRCE for the full shop.
  • Advanced Knowledge of GM Global Manufacturing Systems & Basketweave participation
  • Champion of allocated Business Plan Deployment activities.
  • Knowledge of continuous improvement processes (CIP), waste reduction and pace management.
  • Sign off standardized work charts. Facilitate for agreement with all shifts.
  • Interact with Local Manufacturing Engineering on processing, lay out and tooling for current and future products.
  • Knowledge of the total produc tion build process.
  • Discuss weekly production plan with production control & adjust as results of issues
  • Works with maintenance on maintaining efficient TPM program.
  • Delivers budget performance and achievement of productivity improvements.
  • Ensure cost control achieves budget requirement

Required:
  • Knowledge of quality control procedures, manufacturing processes and management systems as they relate to production operations
  • High level of analytical ability where problems are unusual and difficult
  • High level of interpersonal skills to work effectively with others
  • High level of oral and written communication skills
  • Strong project management leadership skills
  • Must be willing to rotate shifts

Preferred:
  • GMS Trainer and Subject Matter Expert on GMS Elements
  • Experience in Quality systems & Product Engineering
  • Knowledge of system engineering, software development, and hardware integration
  • Demonstrated technical and professional skills in job-related area

Education & Training:
  • Bachelors degree or equivalent training

About GM

Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all.

Why Join Us

We aspire to be the most inclusive company in the world. We believe we all must make a choice every day - individually and collectively - to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Our Work Appropriately philosophy supports our foundation of inclusion and provides employees the flexibility to work where they can have the greatest impact on achieving our goals, dependent on role needs. Every day, we want every employee, no matter their background, ethnicity, preferences, or location, to feel they belong to one General Motors team.

Benefits Overview

The goal of the General Motors total rewards program is to support the health and well-being of you and your family. Our comprehensive compensation plan incudes, the following benefits, in addition to many others:
  • Paid time off including vacation days, holidays, and parental leave for mothers, fathers and adoptive parents;
  • Healthcare (including a triple tax advantaged health savings account and wellness incentive), dental, vision and life insurance plans to cover you and your family;
  • Company and matching contributions to 401K savings plan to help you save for retirement;
  • Global recognition program for peers and leaders to recognize and be recognized for results and behaviors that reflect our company values;
  • Tuition assistance and student loan refinancing;
  • Discount on GM vehicles for you, your family and friends.

Diversity Information

General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that workforce diversity creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers. We understand and embrace the variety through which people gain experiences whether through professional, personal, educational, or volunteer opportunities.GM is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications and apply for any positions that match your skills and capabilities.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statements

The policy of General Motors is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status. Additionally, General Motors is committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us atCareers.Accommodations@GM.com. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.

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