Production Shift Leader – Multiple Departments (Body, Paint, GA, GSC, QOPS)

Job title: Production Shift Leader – Multiple Departments (Body, Paint, GA, GSC, QOPS)

Company: General Motors

Job description: About GM

There’s never been a more exciting time to work for General Motors.

To achieve our vision of a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion, we need people to join us who are passionate about creating safer, better and more sustainable ways for people to get around. This bold vision won’t happen overnight, but just as we transformed how the world moved in the last century, we are committed to transforming how we move today and in the future.

Why Work for Us

Our culture is focused on building inclusive teams, where differences and unique perspectives are embraced so you can contribute to your fullest potential as you pursue your career. Our locations feature a variety of work environments, including open work spaces and virtual connection platforms to inspire productivity and flexible collaboration. And we are proud to support our employees volunteer interests, and make it a priority to join together in efforts that give back to our communities.

Job Description

In this role, you will coach, train, develop and evaluate employees. You will provide assistance in analyzing and solving complex manufacturing problems, and assist in obtaining resources to effectively perform operations in addition to the following:

– Nearly constant contact with others outside the work group

– Administers divisional and Corporate policies

– Meets cost, schedule and quality requirements

– Maintains Corporate and unit management control systems, budget and other information necessary to monitor performance in addition to maintaining safety and good housekeeping standards

– Complies with the terms of local and national labor agreements

– Assist in the forecasting of areas of responsibility and Establishes a course of action to accomplish completion of the job or project

Work involves a considerable amount of initiative in decision-making accompanied by a high level of independent discernment. Assists in the overall direction and coordination of manufacturing activities.

Additional Job Description

WHAT YOU WILL DO

We are currently looking for you to take on the role of Shift Leader based out of our Oshawa Assembly plant. In this role you will have the opportunity to positively influence our Organizational Culture by modelling a commitment to GM’s Cultural Behaviors in driving toward and achieving desired business results:

Be Inclusive

Winning with Integrity

Think Customer

One Team

Be Bold

Innovate Now

Look Ahead

It’s on Me

The Shift Leader Role provides a great opportunity to lead and be part of all aspects of the business. You will work to improve safety culture, empower and lead people, create partnerships, and lead your production team to achieve amazing business results, all while putting the customer at the center of everything you do. Time management, working independently, and organizational skills are a must to focus on and prioritize how to get great results the right way. Good interpersonal skills are critical when working with different members of the team across the Plant and the Corporation on projects, and ultimately cascading down to the rest of your organization. As the Shift Leader, you are representing the department you are working in at all levels of the organization. Such a role can be very rewarding.

Drive Workplace Safety System elements in the department

Coach, train and provide feedback to improve Group Leader performance

Prepare for and conduct Group Leader performance evaluations / proficiency

CAP creation and review with Group Leaders

Manage salary Time Keeping System and vacation planning

Attend and participate in Sub-HRM meetings

Investigate all safety incidents and review Safety Incident Reports

Responsible for safety, ergonomic and Workplace Organization standards

Drive GMS principles daily through leading and coaching

Check quality standards / alerts are followed. Coach and teach quality principles

Track and participate in BPD reviews at L2/3 and 4/5.

Meet daily production schedules

Manage scrap data for waste reduction

Monitor and Drive Budget performance

Administer Collective Agreement

Participate in Throughput Improvement Process (TIP)

Ensure Environmental targets are achieved for the Department

REQUIREMENTS

University Degree or equivalent

All Required Safety Training under GWSS

All required Global Manufacturing System (GMS) Training

Experience with Time and Attendance and Manpower Planning

Problem Solving/Continuous Improvement

Labour Relations Training

Previous plant floor experience in either a supervisory or engineering role

Experience leading in a unionized environment

Experience in plant floor systems

Strong communication skills

Experience in SAP

Experience in Engineering Change processes: TWO/EWO/PFC/PCP/TEB/PFMEA etc.

Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel)

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.

Expected salary:

Location: Oshawa, ON

Job date: Wed, 20 Jan 2021 02:13:58 GMT