Job Description
Sponsorship: GM DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATION-RELATED SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE. DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU WILL NEED GM IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP (e.g., H-1B, TN, STEM OPT, etc.) NOW OR IN THE FUTURE.
Onsite: This role is categorized as onsite. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Towanda on a full-time basis.
The Role:
- As a Production Leader, you will have Supervisory responsibility for a medium/large group of employees in the implementation and execution of the established business process for an area in the production operations and foster an atmosphere of teamwork and cooperation.
What You’ll Do:
- In this role, your work will be of a technical nature with decisions made within the limits of general practices, policies and standards. Your work will involve complex manufacturing problems including the need to troubleshoot and follow issues to resolve.
- You will be responsible for equipment related to the manufacturing process. In this position your use of independent discernment required.
- You will use substantial independent judgment in complex or unusual situations.
- Your responsibility may involve training others and assigning work to a small group of employees.
- As a Launch Lead, you will have supervisory responsibility for a medium/large group of salaried employees in the implementation and execution of the established business process for an area in the production operations and foster an atmosphere of teamwork and cooperation.
- Work is of a technical nature using independent judgment within the limits of GMS; focusing on Safety, People, Quality, Responsiveness, Cost, and Environment (SPQRCE). You will maintain awareness of quality standards, and communicate department quality goals, and leverages resources to solve quality issues. You will also build and maintain good working relationships with employees, union and management, and understand to consistently administer the National and Local Agreements between General Motors and the United Auto Workers Union.
- You will analyze and implement product or machinery designs for the best method for manufacturing processes
- Develop and execute new process standardized work
- Implement Opex initiatives
- Manage 3rd party contracts - You will propose and evaluate the processes for equipment in assigned area - Direct the design, development, and/or improvement of manufacturing processes for assigned area - You will provide technical support for specific plant operations - You will interact on a regular basis with design, product and manufacturing engineering staffs - Provide direction to engineering support group and vendors - You will evaluate or monitor expenditures for processes and/or equipment - You will handle engineering projects with plants and/or Manufacturing Engineering Staffs.
Additional Job Description
- Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)
- Ability to deal with complex problems.
- Ability to multitask
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment
- 2+ years of experience in a leadership role in a manufacturing environment
- Previous experience in Kronos
- Microsoft office suit, specifically excel.
- What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)
- Previous experience working in a union environment
This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.
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
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