Job Description
On-site: This position requires an employee to be on-site on a full-time basis.
There’s never been a more exciting time to work at GM’s Oshawa Assembly.
At Oshawa Assembly, we’re starting a brand-new chapter and are already building both the Chevrolet Silverado HD and LD trucks in less than a year.
We’re on the journey to achieve our vision of a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion, and building quality trucks play an integral role in helping us fund this future.
We’re looking for new team members to help bring this vision to life in Oshawa. Starting from day one, we’re creating a workplace where we work as One Team and embrace a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome and supported. We want those who are bold, innovative, ready to take on challenges, and strive for excellence. Our journey is just beginning, and we want you to be a part of it.
Selected candidates will learn new skills and actively play an integral role in the development of new plant processes and people. The opportunities at Oshawa Assembly are endless as we build the organization from the ground up and shape it into a Workplace of Choice.
Join our team today!
The Role
We are looking to fill the GEPICS System Coordinator within Global Supply Chain on the Production Control Team working from Oshawa Assembly location. GEPICS is an information control system central to material, production and quality processes throughout assembly. This position is responsible for execution of various administrative and operational tasks related the platform and is the point of contact for critical build data that drives a wide range of systems, processes, and functions.
What You’ll Do (Responsibilities)
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Create, test and maintain trace component data flow – ensure critical part specific data is captured and stored for every vehicle
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Monitor trace error reports, escalate and support problem solving activities
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Primary escalation point for team of 6 control room analysts for system related issues; responsible for containment, route cause, read across, further escalation
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Support GEPICS system enhancements; UAT and impact analysis, communication to plant stakeholders
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Establish / maintain data stream for 3rd party JIT vendors and value add assembly suppliers
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Create and maintain formats which generate build labels applied to vehicles at various within assembly
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Monitor order flow through production process, identify and communicate delays
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Support launch activities: build and format GEPICS reports for future model year pre-production orders, ensure correct data sent through GEPICS to receiving systems
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Execute batch jobs through mainframe application move or modify groups of orders
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Onboard new user to GEPICS; provide correct system access and administrative support to new users
Additional Job Description
Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)
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Bachelor's degree in a related field and/ or equivalent experience
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Minimum 2 years of experience in automotive or manufacturing environment
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Quick learner, able to adapt quickly in production critical manufacturing environment
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Effective communication skills, ability to communicate with all levels of the organization
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Process oriented with focus on continuous improvement
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Extreme attention to detail
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Comfortable working with large data sets; ability to manipulate data
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General understanding of programming languages / computer coding
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Analytical skill, comfortable working with complex systems and processes
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Computer skills, MS office, proficiency in Excel
What Can Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)
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Knowledge of automotive supply chains and material
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Experience in automotive / manufacturing environment
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Familiarity with GM Systems and processes (GEPICS, MGO (Material Global Optimization), ECM (Engineering Change Management), GDPS (Global Product Description System))
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IT experience; working knowledge of data flow between systems
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Experience with VBA, ability to write and modify macro’s
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Database support; experience developing and maintaining database
Benefits Overview
The goal of the General Motors of Canada total rewards program is to support the health and well-being of you and your family. Our comprehensive compensation plan currently includes the following benefits, in addition to many others:
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Paid time off including vacation days, holidays, and supplemental benefits for pregnancy, parental and adoption leave;
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Healthcare, dental, and vision benefits;
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Life insurance plans to cover you and your family;
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Company and matching contributions to a Defined Contribution Pension plan to help you save for retirement;
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GM Vehicle Purchase Plan for you, your family and friends.
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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.
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.
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 Statement
Accommodation is available for applicants with disabilities. Should you be contacted by General Motors of Canada, please advise if you require accommodation. General Motors of Canada values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.