General Motors Hiring for Production Supervisor at Oshawa, ON Full Time

We arecurrently looking foryou to take on the role ofProduction Supervisor,based out of ourOshawa OEM facility. In this role,you willget the chance to be part of ateam that acts with integrityand 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 modelling a commitment 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

The selected candidate will be responsible to implement and execute the established business plan for an area of the production operations and foster an atmosphere of teamwork and cooperation. Work is of a technical nature using independent judgment within the limits of GMS, focusing on Safety, People, Quality, Responsiveness, Cost, and Environment (SPQRCE). Possess the ability to deal with complex problems.

Additionally, he will be responsible for the effective use of personnel, material, and equipment. Participates in the training, developing and evaluating of hourly team members. Participates in the development of highly effective teams. Leads Global Manufacturing Systems (GMS) processes and serves as resource supporting launch and pilot activities in assigned areas. Meets or exceeds production cost schedule and maintains quality requirements. Maintains awareness of quality standards, and communicates department quality goals, and leverages resources to solve quality issues. Builds and maintains good working relationships with employees, union and management. Understands and consistently administer the National and Local Agreements between General Motors and UNIFOR. Implements and follows systems that prevent reoccurrence of known issues. Promote safe work practices and achieve objectives for ergonomics, health and safety and housekeeping. Motivates, trains and develops employees to effectively perform their jobs utilizing standardized methods. Ensure team members receive adequate JIT (job instruction training). Achieve production schedules and product requirements by applying lean manufacturing/synchronous principles with emphasis on variation reduction, control costs, and achieve productivity improvements. Coach, teach, counsel and mentor team leaders in these responsibilities.

Requirements/ Skills and Mandates

Ensure compliance and adherence to allOshawaWork Instructions, Policies, procedures and established practices

Assess the staffing levels to ensure they are adequate to meet dailyproductiontargets

Ensure job instruction training is provided to team members

Monitor work completed by hourly team members and address any performance issues

InformLeaderof issues that arise during shiftper escalationrequirements

Clarify safety issues and direct team members to modify their work habits where required

Recommend changes to procedures as appropriateand support department operations to achieve objectives in safety, quality, productivity, and cost

Update and utilize business boards to manage the overall daily, weekly, and monthly business metrics

Coach team leaders on proficiency and Utilize the Global Manufacturing System (GMS) to drive continuous improvement in all areas of production

Administer provisions of the Collective Agreement whichaffect day to day work in the department and work with Employee Relations to resolve issues which may arise

Provide a proper medium for effective communication in the business unit

Track and record scrap in your area and focus on mitigation and prevention procedures

LaborRelations Training; GMS knowledge; Built-In Quality (BIQ) Processes

Total Productive Maintenance (TPM); COMMWIP – Waste Elimination; Standardized Work (JES/SOS/TIS)

Understanding of the GMS and departmental & plant scorecard metrics

Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications

Demonstrated integrity and Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Ability to coach and support team members in order to develop them to their full potential

Excellent organizational skills and Strongproblem-solvingskills

Ability to establish and maintain working relationships

Education

Post-Secondary Degree or Diploma

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.