Production Group Leader

Job Summary:
The main function of the Group Production Supervisor is to supervise and coordinate the activities of production and operating workers.

Job Responsibilities:

• Recommend measures to motivate employees and to improve production methods, equipment performance, product quality, or efficiency.
• Review operations and confer with technical or administrative staff to resolve production or processing problems.
• Develop and implement production tracking and quality control systems, analyzing production, quality control, and maintenance to detect production problems.
• Hire, train, evaluate, and discharge staff, and resolve personal grievances.
• Prepare and maintain production reports and personnel records.

Business Group:

• Supply Chain Group
• Looking to expand 3rd shift operations on both sides of the house for both engine lines
• V8 carrier is in a new launch status and starting to ramp up
• There is a high work load

Typical Day in the Role:

• Heavily involved with UAW team members, managing a group of around 15-25 employees. Working with cross-functional teams to meet deadlines
• 100% onsite.
• Environment- On the GA plant floor, a lot of walking and standing
• Performance feedback is given in real time
• Someone willing to standup to their team. It is difficult to come in this environment and not get "ran over" by the team member.
• We're always willing to help but have to some ownership and initiative to receive help. I want someone that handle a project on their own.
• Safety is important.
• Holding people accountable from a safety perspective, especially in general assembly.

Skills:

• Verbal communication skills, attention to detail, and problem solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage one's time.
• Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED required. Associate's degree or higher preferred.
• Previous knowledge of supply chain / material movement would give an edge
• Managerial experience is a plus within UAW space
• At least 1-2years of experience mandatory

Hiring Manager's Top Skills:

• Managerial experience, specifically working in a union environment.
• Being able to adapt quickly. In the GSC, everything is constantly changing, and they need to be able to make changes on the fly.
• Have an understanding of supply chain/logistics.

Shift Information:

• 1st / 2nd / 3rd will most likely have rotation
• Training starts on 1st shift
• 1st Shift: 5:30am to 2:30pm
• 2nd Shift: 1:30p to 10:30pm
• 3rd Shift: 9:30pm to 6:30am