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General Motors Dock Operations & Clay Handling Supervisor - Strategic A 2nd Shift in Warren, Michigan
Job Description
Design Fabrication Operations Dock & Clay Handling Supervisor 2nd Shift
General Purpose of Position:
As a leader of a UAW skilled trades staff supporting Creative Design, your position is multifaceted —blending practical expertise, organizational leadership, and administrative oversight. Work is of a practical skill set using independent judgment within the limits of general practices and standards. Proactively pursue the vision established for the area and foster an atmosphere of teamwork and cooperation. Your team is responsible for the management of daily logistics and timely processing of incoming and outgoing goods that support the design and development of new vehicle concepts, show properties, and prototype components.
This is a 2nd shift position from 3:00-11:30pm
Scope of Responsibilities:
Exhibits a safety mindset while identifying, taking ownership, and resolving safety concerns and supporting the safety champions of each space in Design Center and GM Partners.
Conducts safety talks, safe operating instruction, pre-task planning and safety incident reporting & investigations
Lead and facilitate Safety Incident investigations
Demonstrate behaviors that support diversity and inclusion within the organization
Lead a team of 15 – 20 UAW personnel
Understand and consistently administer the GM/UAW National and Local UAW Agreements
Utilize Labor Relations in accordance with Corporate Policies and Procedures and Government Regulations
Attend required meetings, communicates all shop operation line-ups, and participates in GMS reviews and audits
Knowledgeable on GMS principles Safety, People, Quality, Responsiveness, Cost and Environment (SPQRCE)
Develops standardized work, TIS’s and participates in staff reviews
Supports DFO team members and supervisors from other Design Fabrication Shops
Request and schedules maintenance of associated equipment within the department
Apply software applications related to Data Management, and workflow tracking
Interface with Design Fabrication customer base, Fabrication Engineering, Project Team and Facility Operations
Promote and foster an environment which encourages team member involvement, soliciting suggestions, training plans, resolve problems and provide continuous improvement
Raise awareness of timing impacts relative scheduled workload and communicate timing of major projects
Required Skills and Experience:
Minimum of an associate’s degree in Supply Chain Transportation and Logistics Management or a relevant field and/or equivalent related work
Strong analytical/problem solving skills with capability to identify solutions to unusual and complex problems
Demonstrated ability to manage an exceptionally high workload, while being very innovative and displaying outstanding initiative
Have a highly proficient knowledge of internal computer software (i.e. Maximo and Corrigo) and functionality as they relate to tracking, data history, reports, and organizational activity
Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications
Ability to work second shift is required
Highly developed oral and written communication skills
Strong ability to work independently, and effectively with others
Capable of drafting standardized work and task instruction sheets and functional understanding of GMS Principles
Participate in union meetings/negotiations, resolve any labor or staff issues
Knowledgeable with UAW 160 local and national contracts
Preferred Skills and Experience:
Excellent technical breadth, organizational, administrative and leadership skills
Skilled at dealing with and reconciling ambiguity
Demonstrated ability at building effective teams
Experience in working with or supervising UAW or Skilled Trades resources
Demonstrated ability to build relationships and collaborate with teams to ensure successful task completion
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