Technical Shift Lead

at  General Motors

JOB DESCRIPTION

On-site: This position requires an employee to be on-site on a full-time basis.

YOUR SKILLS AND ABILITIES (REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS)

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering or related field or equivalent experience
• Minimum 7 years of Management/Leadership experience within a Manufacturing / Assembly Plant environment
• Knowledge of automotive manufacturing processes, equipment and technologies
• Ability to analyze complex technical problems, identify root causes and implement effective solutions
• Proven technical and professional skills in job-related area
• High level of oral/written communication and interpersonal skills to work optimally with others
• Commitment to continuous improvement and implementing best practices to enhance efficiency, quality and productivity is essential in the dynamic automotive manufacturing environment

WHAT WILL GIVE YOU A COMPETITIVE EDGE (PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS)

• Knowledge of Global Manufacturing System (GMS)
• Experience working in automotive industry
• Experience leading in a unionized environment
• Experience in SAP
• Experience with time and attendance and shift coverage planning

As a Maintenance Leader in the Manufacturing Group, you will manage one or more areas of the plant. You will also be responsible for a large group of salaried maintenance group leaders and technical support personnel engaged in evaluating projects, planning and timing, operations, maintenance and repair of plant equipment. You will specify project requirements, planning and timing. You will hold responsibility over a department or group of departments where the work involves a considerable amount of creativity and perception and a high level of discernment in making decisions. Work is of a technical nature using independent judgment within the limits of GMS; focusing on Safety, People, Quality, Responsiveness, Cost, and Environment (SPQRCE).

What You’ll D o (Responsibilities)

• Lead the maintenance and repair of plant equipment and facilities
• Sets strategy and implements solutions to problems and sets schedule and quality requirements
• Complies with the terms of local and national labor agreements
• Implements divisional and corporate policies, safety and good housekeeping practices
• Frequent collaboration with others outside of the work group
• Communicates with plant and staffs
• Responsible for the effective use of personnel, material and equipment
• Leads in the selection of new employees. Trains, develops and evaluates employees
• Establishes a course of action to accomplish completion of the job and/or project and proven ability to manage multiple and significantly complex projects and assignments with the highest level of autonomy and accountability for results
• Demonstrates initiative by reaching beyond work assigned to improve output and/or help others
• Validated ability in project management skills and ability to teach others and shown desire and ability to manage/coach performance of direct reports
• Responsible for creating budgets and forecasts within assigned area
• Obtains a deep knowledge and ability to implement GMS principles.