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To achieve our vision of a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion, we need people to join us who are passionate about creating safer, better and more sustainable ways for people to get around. This bold vision won't happen overnight, but just as we transformed how the world moved in the last century, we are committed to transforming how we move today and in the future.
Why Work for Us
Our culture is focused on building inclusive teams, where differences and unique perspectives are embraced so you can contribute to your fullest potential as you pursue your career. Our locations feature a variety of work environments, including open work spaces and virtual connection platforms to inspire productivity and flexible collaboration. And we are proud to support our employees volunteer interests, and make it a priority to join together in efforts that give back to our communities.
Job Description
Responsible to supervise and direct a medium group of hourly employees. The candidate ensures their teams adhere to all established quality standards and flawless execution of the GM Global Quality Manual. They will have responsibilities for team-based problem solving and developing cross-functional work groups to resolve quality defects. This team-based company expects Quality Group Leaders to lead the development and maintenance of manufacturing quality plans and to support the development of processes allowing the manufacturing complex to achieve all defined quality, schedule and cost requirements in a safe manner. This Quality work assignment scope includes, but not limited to, execution of in-line product inspection, completed vehicle inspection and all corporate torque requirements.
Essential Functions
* Promote safe work practices and achieve objectives for ergonomics, health and safety and housekeeping.
* GMS SME
* Maintain awareness of quality standards, communicate department quality goals and leverage resources to solve quality problems.
* Ensure product integrity by execution of standardized work of all direct reports.
* Build and maintain good working relationships with employees, union and management.
* Bring leadership skills that help develop teams.
* Strong problem-solving skills (utilizing data).
* Implement/follow systems that prevent reoccurrence of known issues.
* Motivate, train and develop employees to effectively perform their jobs utilizing standardized methods.
* Influence their peers to accomplish plant goals.
* Coordinates input from internal/external customers to better understand customer needs and/or perceptions.
* Demonstrated knowledge and ability to implement and apply GMS principles to both operations and maintenance.
* Control costs and achieve productivity improvements.
* Leads Problem Solving for First Time Quality, Global audits and Top Warranty Items.
* Supports manufacturing in the development of inspection methods and standards for control of non-compliant material.
* Refines and enhances products and processes by applying continuous improvement and key lean manufacturing/production principles and techniques to critical areas of production.
* Provides analysis of current and potential waste and makes recommendations to mitigate costs and risk.
* Ensures the manufacturing site is compliant to all procedural and compliance requirements.
* Understand and consistently administer the National and Local Agreements between General Motors and the United Auto Workers Union.
* Utilize human resources in accordance with corporate policies and procedures and government regulations.
* Provide input to payroll and perform other administrative tasks as required.
Additional Job Description
Qualifications
* High level of analytical ability where problems are unusual and difficult.
* Knowledge and experience of GMS with proven track record of implementation and execution.
* Well-developed oral and written communication skills.
* Knowledge of Corporate and divisional quality and reliability, standards, policies and procedures.
* Ability to use standard business applications software and/or specialized data analysis tools.
* Ability to establish goals and objectives to complete projects effectively and efficiently.
* Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
* Ability to effectively assess and implement continuous improvement techniques to quality and manufacturing functions.
* Ability to work independently with initiative to achieve personal and company goals.
* Working knowledge of state-of-the-art quality inspection, quality engineering/assurance techniques, and general business operations.
Basic Preferred
* 3-5 year of experience functioning in a quality/manufacturing setting.
* Prior experience functioning within a quality job assignment.
* Prior supervisory in an automotive setting.
* Red X, Six Sigma or equivalent technical problem-solving training is desired, but not required.
Education
* Bachelor's Preferred but not required.
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:
* Paid time off including vacation days, holidays, and parental leave for mothers, fathers and adoptive parents;
* Healthcare (including a triple tax advantaged health savings account and wellness incentive), dental, vision and life insurance plans to cover you and your family;
* Company and matching contributions to 401K savings plan to help you save for retirement;
* 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;
* Discount on GM vehicles for you, your family and friends.
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.
