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Production Shift Lead/Planner

  • [Location]
    • Bedford, Indiana
  • 职位类型 Full time
  • 发表
  • Job Requisition JR-202610594

描述

The Production Shift Leader / Planner is responsible for driving safe, high-quality, and efficient manufacturing execution at Bedford. This position leads day-to-day operations for an assigned production area while also owning short-range planning, manpower coordination, workflow alignment, and execution discipline needed to meet business objectives.

The role requires a strong floor presence, sound judgment, and the ability to lead in a fast-paced union manufacturing environment. The Production Shift Leader / Planner works closely with Production, Maintenance, Quality, Materials, Industrial Engineering, HR/LR, Safety, and other cross-functional partners to deliver results in safety, people, quality, responsiveness, cost, and environmental performance.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead daily manufacturing operations in assigned area with a strong focus on safety, quality, delivery, cost, and people leadership.

  • Build and execute production plans that align manpower, equipment readiness, material availability, and operating priorities.

  • Monitor production performance, identify gaps, and drive timely countermeasures to recover misses and reduce disruption.

  • Escalate issues quickly and effectively, ensuring roadblocks are addressed with urgency and clear ownership.

  • Maintain a strong presence on the manufacturing floor to coach employees, verify standards, and support problem resolution where the work occurs.

  • Lead and develop hourly employees and team leaders through coaching, feedback, accountability, recognition, and performance management.

  • Mentor, train, and develop Group Leaders to strengthen leadership capability, standardize execution, and build bench strength across the organization.

  • Foster an environment of teamwork, inclusion, respect, and cooperation across the organization.

  • Support compliance with plant policies, safety requirements, good housekeeping expectations, and applicable labor agreements.

  • Partner with Quality and Engineering to improve process capability, reduce defects, and sustain standardized work.

  • Work with Maintenance and Materials teams to support uptime, change execution, inventory flow, and schedule stability.

  • Drive continuous improvement using GM manufacturing principles, standard work, and practical problem-solving methods.

  • Track and communicate key operating metrics, action plans, and risks to leadership and cross-functional stakeholders.

  • Ensure employee timekeeping, attendance follow-up, training completion, and required administrative work are completed accurately and on time.

  • Help build team capability by identifying skill gaps, supporting training plans, and developing bench strength for the organization.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree  in a technical field, or equivalent experience.

  • 4+ years  of experience in a manufacturing environment (casting, machining, or automotive strongly preferred).

  • 2+ years  of supervisory, lead, or strong informal leadership experience (leading projects, cross‑functional teams, or IE teams).

  • Proven ability to influence cross‑functional teams (production, maintenance, quality, HR/LR) and drive change.

  • Strong communication skills with the ability to present complex analyses and recommendations clearly to hourly and salaried audiences.

Preferred Qualifications

  • 2+ years  of experience specifically in  die casting and/or machining within automotive or a unionized manufacturing environment.

  • Prior experience as a  Lead  or similar role with responsibility for mentoring/supervising other manufacturing employees.

  • Demonstrated experience and/or knowledge of  GM Global Manufacturing System (GMS)  and related standards.

Renseignements sur la diversité

General Motors est résolue à être un lieu de travail qui est non seulement exempt de discrimination illégale, mais aussi un endroit qui favorise véritablement l'inclusion et l'appartenance. Nous sommes convaincus que la diversité de la main-d'œuvre permet de créer un environnement dans lequel nos employés peuvent s'épanouir et développer de meilleurs produits pour nos clients. Nous encourageons les candidats intéressés à consulter les principales responsabilités et compétences requises pour chaque rôle et à postuler à tout poste qui leur correspond. Dans le cadre du processus de recrutement, les candidats peuvent devoir, le cas échéant, réussir une évaluation liée au poste ou une présélection d'emploi avant d'être embauchés.  Pour en savoir plus, consultez notre processus de recrutement.

Déclaration concernant l'égalité d'accès à l'emploi (É.-U.)

General Motors est fière d'être un employeur souscrivant au principe de l'égalité d'accès à l'emploi.  Tous les candidats qualifiés seront pris en compte, sans égard à la race, à la couleur, à la religion, au sexe, à l'orientation sexuelle, à l'identité de genre, à l'origine ethnique, aux situations de handicap ou au statut protégé d'ancien combattant. 

Aménagements (É.-U. et Canada)

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