General Motors Hiring For Production Group Leader – Multiple Openings at Oshawa, ON Full Time

We are currently looking for you to take on the role of Production Group Leader, based out of our OSHAWA Assembly plant. In this role, you will get the chance to be part of a team that acts with integrity and is accountable for results. You will work in an environment that is in a continuous improvement basis when it comes to safety, quality and productivity. In this role you will have the opportunity to positively influence our Organizational Culture by modeling a dedication to GM’s Cultural Behaviors in driving toward and achieving desired business results:

• Be Inclusive
• Winning with Integrity
• Think Customer
• One Team
• Be Bold
• Innovate Now
• Look Ahead
• It’s on Me

What you will be doing

• Ensure compliance and alignment to all OSHAWA Work Instructions, Policies, procedures and established practices
• Assess the staffing levels to ensure they are adequate to meet daily production targets
• Ensure job instruction training (JIT) is provided to team members
• Monitor work completed by hourly team members and address any performance issues
• Advise Leader of issues that arise during shift per requirements
• Clarify safety issues and lead team members to modify their work habits where required
• Support department operations to achieve objectives in safety, quality, efficiency, and cost
• Update and utilize business boards to handle the overall daily, weekly, and monthly business metrics
• Mentor team leaders on proficiency
• Utilize the Global Manufacturing System (GMS) to drive continuous improvement in all areas of production
• Administer provisions of the Collective Agreement which affect day to day work in the department and work with Employee Relations to resolve issues which may arise
• Track and record scrap in your area and focus on mitigation and prevention procedures

Additional Job Description
Qualifications

• Post Secondary Degree or Diploma
• Previous leadership experience in a manufacturing environment
• Experience with Labor relations/UNIFOR
• Global Manufacturing System (GMS) knowledge
• Understanding COMMWIP or Lean Six Sigma- Waste Elimination
• Understanding of the GMS and departmental & plant scorecard metrics
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
• Demonstrated integrity
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to coach and support team members in order to develop them to their full potential
• Strong problem-solving and organizational skills
• Ability to establish and maintain working relationships within OSHAWA
• Ability to work third shift (10:30pm-6:30am)
• Successful candidates will be required to attest to, and be prepared to provide proof of, their vaccination status and that any job offer will be conditional on the candidate being fully vaccinated

About GM

Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all.

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.

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 volunteeropportunities.

We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications and apply for any positions that match your skills and capabilities.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Accommodation is available for applicants with disabilities. Should you be contacted by General Motors of Canada, please advise if you require accommodation. General Motors of Canada values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.