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As a Leader in Production, you will responsible for implementing and executing the established business process for an area of greater complexity in the production operations while fostering 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). Possess the ability to deal with complex problems.
In this position, you will support the effective use of personnel, material, and equipment and participate in training and developing of salaried and hourly employees, and in the development of highly effective teams.
You will support Global Manufacturing Systems (GMS) processes across multiple departments and serves as a resource supporting launch and pilot activities in assigned areas while helping to meet or exceed production cost schedule and maintains quality requirements.
Additional Responsibilities:

• Ensure team members receive adequate JIT (job instruction training)
• Promote safe work practices and achieve objectives for ergonomics, health and safety and housekeeping. Motivates, trains and develops employees to effectively perform their jobs utilizing standardized methods
• Understands and consistently administer the National and Local Agreements between General Motors and the United Auto Workers Union
• Build and maintain good working relationships with employees, union and management
• Implements and follows systems that prevent reoccurrence of known issues
• Achieve production schedules and product requirements by applying lean manufacturing/synchronous principles with emphasis on variation reduction, control costs, and achieve productivity improvements
• Maintain awareness of quality standards, and communicates department quality goals, and utilizes resources to solve quality issues.

Additional
Basic Required

• Working knowledge using Microsoft Excel and Access applications
• Knowledge of GMS
• 5 - 7+ years of experience in Manufacturing supervision
• High level of analytical ability where problems are unusual and difficult
• Working knowledge using Microsoft Excel and Access applications
• Experience in the Kronos Timekeeping system
• Demonstrated technical and professional skills in job-related area required
• Well developed oral and written communication skills
• Appropriate interpersonal styles and communication methods to work effectively with business partners to meet mutual goals required
• Ability to organize and plan effectively with others

Education and Training

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required

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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:

• Healthcare (including a triple tax advantaged health savings account and wellness incentive), dental, vision and life insurance plans to cover you and your family;
• Discount on GM vehicles for you, your family and friends.
• Paid time off including vacation days, holidays, and parental leave for mothers, fathers and adoptive parents;
• 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;
• Company and matching contributions to 401K savings plan to help you save for retirement;

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.
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