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GSC Shift Leader

General Motors, Lake Orion, MI, United States


GM DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATION-RELATED SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE. DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU WILL NEED GM IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP NOW OR IN THE FUTURE. THIS INCLUDES DIRECT COMPANY SPONSORSHIP, ENTRY OF GM AS THE IMMIGRATION EMPLOYER OF RECORD ON A GOVERNMENT FORM, AND ANY WORK AUTHORIZATION REQUIRING A WRITTEN SUBMISSION OR OTHER IMMIGRATION SUPPORT FROM THE COMPANY (e.g., H-1B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc.).

This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.

Onsite:

This role is categorized as onsite. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Orion, MI on a full-time basis.

The Role
In this role, you will supervise a group of salaried employees in the execution of business plans for GSC. You will be responsible for providing support to manufacturing operations to help them achieve BPD plans and important metric objectives. Work is of a technical nature using independent judgement within the limits of GMS and standardized launch processes, focusing on Safety, People, Quality, Responsiveness, Cost, and Environment (SPQRCE). Possess the ability to deal with complex problems.

What You’ll Do

Responsible for material flow activity (the physical movement of material from receipt through shipment)

Audits department records for employees, Safety documents, Ergonomics, Suggestions, Grievances, Training, Vacation, Attendance and overtime

Implements, monitors and maintains PS05 and PS15 workplace safety systems

Implements, monitors and maintains GMS initiatives

Assures compliance to internal control procedures

Supports production organization

Develops standardized work

Maintains clean housekeeping standard and applies 5S

Develops subordinates

Develops and maintains labor relationships

Supervises floor operation

Ensures the material personnel are available for hazardous material training

Coordinates development of the BPD for floor operations

Communicates BPD requirements to staff members

Follows up and prepares required documentation for BPD reporting

Participates in department/functional Gap Closures Planning Process

Documents plans/ideas for future years BPD

Involves department Business Planner where appropriate

Monitor the scorecard reporting process for input into Gap Closure Planning for current and future years

Provides input into budget development based on annual plans

Reviews and approves manpower plans (GMOS)

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management or another Business-related field or related job experience

7+ years of Supply Chain experience.

High functional capability with supply chain floor systems – MGO, EPS, PPS, VBIMS, GEPICS, WMS, etc.

Strong understanding of supply chain and lean material processes; Logistics (LLP processes), Receiving, Internal Material Flow, Scrap, Obsolescence, etc.

Experience with GMS SLT implementation and execution

Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects, effective project planning in terms of resources, strategies, cost, and time, with ability to meet project timelines

Appropriate interpersonal styles and communication methods to work effectively with business partners to meet mutual goals required

Establishes a course of action to accomplish completion of the job and/or project

Coordinates input from internal/external customers to better understand customer needs and/or perceptions

Keeps abreast of current product developments and trends in areas of expertise

Actively identifies new areas for learning and takes advantage of learning opportunities

Ability to travel 15% of the time

Ability to work multiple shifts based on the business need

Preferred Qualifications

Prior experience with varied Supply Chain office and floor assignments

Multi plant and/or multi-functional experience

Experience/knowledge of GM Global Manufacturing Systems (GMS)

Subject Matter Expert (SME) or Calibrator status GMS Short Lead Time (SLT) business processes and procedures

Knowledge of Continuous Improvement Process (CIP) with an emphasis on Lean Material Strategies (LMS)

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