Job Description
About GM/BrightDrop:
The CAMI team is going all electric and we want EVerybody in! The General Motors BrightDrop team is tasked with developing and commercializing smarter ways to deliver goods and services. 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. This position will be supporting launching an all new facility to produce EV Battery packs at the GM Cami location in Ingersoll to supply batteries for GM electric vehicles.
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.
Join the CAMI team and be a part of Ontario’s first mass producer of Electric Vehicles!
Our team is looking for a Production Group Leader to supervise the Production team members. You will be responsible for managing the Production hourly team while upholding GM's purpose and values and ensuring the safe work practices of all its team members.
Your duties will be completed using independent judgment within the limits of the Global Manufacturing System (GMS), focusing on Safety, People, Quality, Responsiveness, Cost, and Environment (SPQRCE).
What You’ll Do (Responsibilities)
Supervise Production team members and support them in achieving business objectives
Manage daily and weekly tasks and scheduling of team members
Guide workforce to maintain efficiency and all cost objectives
Evaluate and adjust work plans to accomplish objectives
Develop a proactive safety culture by engaging team members and peers in our safety processes
Coordinate the development of pre-task plans prior to jobs to ensure all jobs are completed safely
Complete annual Employee Performance Evaluations
Comply with the terms of local and national labor agreements
Maintain frequent contact and collaboration with others outside of the work group
Create follow up details and communicate details of Safety/Quality/Production related items during shift change meetings
Respond to uptime-related issues
Maintain overtime equalization records
Attend daily Shift Change meetings
Attend Business Plan Deployment (BPD) meetings
Make daily adjustments in time and attendance
Coach, train and provide feedback to improve Team Member and Team Leader performance
Conduct weekly Safety Observation Tours (SOTs)
Coordinate manpower assignments
Maintain Task Instruction Sheets (TIS), Buffer Management, Bypass Management, Sealer Management, Quality Review Board Activities
Track and record scrap in your area and focus on mitigation and prevention procedures
Learn, adopt, and lead GMS (Global Manufacturing System) processes to operate the business unit with continuous improvement
Additional Job Description
Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)
Ability to ensure a safe industrial work environment
Effective communication skills and Interpersonal skills to work effectively with others, motivate and support team member output
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and multi- task
Ability to work on rotating shifts as required
Able to work autonomously with occasional guidance from leaders and peers
High Risk TIS's and “Take 2 for Safety” Training
Labour Relations Training
Built-In Quality (BIQ) Processes – Level III/IV
Total Productive Maintenance (TPM)
COMMWIP – Waste Elimination
Managing Non-Scheduled Overtime
Standardized Work (JES/SOS/TIS)
Benefits Overview
The goal of the General Motors of Canada total rewards program is to support the health and well-being of you and your family. Our comprehensive compensation plan currently includes the following benefits, in addition to many others:
Paid time off including vacation days, holidays, and supplemental benefits for pregnancy, parental and adoption leave;
Healthcare, dental, and vision benefits;
Life insurance plans to cover you and your family;
Company and matching contributions to a Defined Contribution Pension plan to help you save for retirement;
GM Vehicle Purchase Plan for you, your family and friends.
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 volunteer opportunities.
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.