Job Description
Onsite: This role is categorized as onsite. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Lansing Grand River Assembly - Contiguous Stamping on a full-time basis.
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.
This job is not eligible for relocation benefits. Any relocation costs would be the responsibility of the selected candidate.
The Role:
As the Contiguous Stamping Shift Leader, you will provide leadership for Safety, People, Quality, Responsiveness, Cost, and Environment (SPQRCE) for the total press shop. You will be responsible for providing direction and assistance to salaried Group Leaders. This position will require you to rotate between all 3 shifts on a 3-to-4-month basis.
What You'll Do (Responsibilities):
Knowledge of the total stamping production process
Communicate status to other shifts
Champion of allocated BPD activities
Discuss weekly production plan with production control
Make adjustments to the schedule as needed as a result of production problems
Allocate manpower as needed to each press line, plan release for training
Maintain shift safety by audits, observation and follow up of all incidents
Maintain and improve machine up time
Prevent recurrence of breakdown causes
Ensure TPM program is on track
Discuss major downtime causes with maintenance weekly and request corrective action
Sign off on standardized work charts and agree with all shifts
Lead shift meetings for SPQRC
Report shift status to operations manager
Coach and mentor Group leaders and improve their general performance
Ensure GM-GMS is followed
Liaise with customers for quality problems and co-ordinate countermeasures
Support area manager to resolve manpower issues in conjunction with union
Ensure cost control achieves budget needs
Must be willing to rotate shifts
Understand and comply with the terms of local and national labor agreements
Additional Job Description
Your Skills and Abilities (Required Qualifications):
3 years of manufacturing experience
Ability to work rotating shifts (rotating between 1st, 2nd, and 3rd every 3-4 months)
What Can Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications):
3+ years of manufacturing experience
Leadership experience
Stamping experience
Bachelor's degree
Highly developed oral & written communication skills
High level of interpersonal skills
Knowledge of basic stamping and manufacturing processes
High level of analytical ability
Knowledge of and coaching experiences in Global Manufacturing Systems (GMS)
Demonstrated technical and professional skills in job-related area
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• 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.
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