Description
Onsite: This role is categorized as onsite. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Lansing Delta Township Assembly on a full-time basis.
The Role:
As the Business Team Manager, you will be responsible for implementing and executing the established business process for an area of greater complexity in the production operations, while fostering 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). The selected candidate will be placed on first or second shift and has potential to rotate between the two.
What You'll Do (Responsibilities):
Oversees normal production operations for a department sized area Leads regular daily meetings Coaches and teaches Group Leaders in department Promotes safe work environment with proper housekeeping standards and workplace organization Conducts safety talks, job instruction training, ergonomic evaluations, and safety incident report & investigation Provide environment which stimulates team member's involvement & personal growth by maintaining communications, soliciting suggestions, development training plan, attendance records, performance improvement, standardized work, support team meetings, job rotation, and work with UAW to resolve problems Understand and comply with the terms of local and national labor agreements Drive Departmental Success on imperatives and Business Plan Deployment targets, include data analytics (Open online Champion, Daily Manpower Placement and End of Shift Communications) Lead GM-GMS execution in area Have the managerial courage to lead Daily and Weekly expectations with authority across all functions within the department Manage Operational metrics (Safety, Quality, Throughput & Cost) - drive countermeasures within the Team Maintain awareness of quality standards and processes and leverage resources to solve quality problems Implement problem solving processes Liaise with customers for quality problems and co-ordinate countermeasures Respond to work environment to meet production schedule Ensure cost control achieves budget needs Cover for the Shift Leader or other Group Leaders in his/her absence Lead CI activities to continuously improve safety, throughput and quality Supports departmental initiatives to eliminate unnecessary energy usage and promotes recycling initiatives Be involved with extra-curricular such as PMN, WIM, GMAN, Career Ambassadors etc.
Additional Description
Your Skills and Abilities (Required Qualifications)
Experience working in an assembly plant environment Experience managing large groups of people Group Leader experience Ability to work overtime and off-shift as needed Experience supervising employees in a union environment Very high level of interpersonal skills to work effectively with others, motivate employees and elicit work output Ability to effectively assess and implement continuous improvement techniques Ability to work independently with initiative to achieve personal and company goals Highly developed oral and written communications skills Demonstrated leadership ability
What Can Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)
Bachelor's degree Experience in General Assembly Experience working in multiple locations Advanced understanding of manufacturing and assembly processes Experience/knowledge of GM Global Manufacturing System (GMS) Knowledge of continuous improvement processes (CIP) Proficient in Throughput Improvement Process (TIP) Experience in Kronos
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