Production Shift Leader- 3rd shift

General Motors
Saginaw, MI

Description

Sponsorship: GM DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATION-RELATED SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE. DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU WILL NEED GM IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP (e.g., H-1B, TN, STEM OPT, etc.) NOW OR IN THE FUTURE.

Work Arrangement ​​ : This role is categorized as onsite. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Saginaw Operations on a full-time basis.

This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.

The Role:

This is a 3rd shift role. You will maintain awareness of quality standards, and communicate department quality goals, and leverages resources to solve quality issues. You will build and maintain good working relationships with employees, union and management, and understand to consistently administer the National and Local Agreements between General Motors and the United Auto Workers Union. Implements and follows systems that prevent recurrence of known issues.

What You’ll Do:

Prioritize and coordinate work assignments to support production schedules and minimize downtime

Support implementation of predictive and preventive maintenance strategies

Collaborate with cross-functional teams on continuous improvement initiatives

Prioritize and coordinate work assignments to support production schedules and minimize downtime.

Ensure all maintenance activities are performed safely and in compliance with GM standards.

Lead and support GMS & BPD activities.

Lead a workplace safety system (WSS) element or performance standard (PS).

Lead training & versatility activities for hourly and salary maintenance team.

Direct supervision of maintenance group leaders & maintenance coordinators across 3 shifts of operation

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications) ​​ :

5+ years’ experience in a manufacturing environment

able to work 3rd shift and flex as business requires

Strong leadership skills

Demonstrated capability to implement and coach GMS principles

Demonstrated capability to manage multiple manufacturing operations activities

Demonstrated capability in project management skills

Ability to travel (domestic and international) for extended periods of time

Thorough knowledge of manufacturing processes

Excellent Oral and written communication skills

High level of interpersonal skills to work effectively with others, motivate employees, and elicit work output

High level of analytical ability where problems are unusual and difficult

Demonstrated technical and professional skills

What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications):

B.S. in Engineering (other technical disciplines may be considered if: 5+ Years direct technical knowledge & experience in manufacturing industry)

Prior Manufacturing Engineering or Maintenance assignment & working relationship with UAW leadership and UAW skilled trades.

GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply for this role if you will need GM immigration sponsorship now or in the future. This includes direct company sponsorship, entry of GM as the immigration employer of record on a government form, and any work authorization requiring a written submission or other immigration support from the company (e.g., H1-B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc.)

This role is categorized as onsite. This means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location on a full-time basis.

The selected candidate will be required to travel <25% for this role.

This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.

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 believe we all must make a choice every day – individually and collectively – to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Every day, we want every employee to feel they belong to one General Motors team.

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General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of unlawful discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that providing an inclusive workplace creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers.

All employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, disability, pregnancy or maternity status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran or protected veteran, or any other similarly protected status in accordance with federal, state and local laws.

We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications for each role and apply for any positions that match their skills and capabilities. Applicants in the recruitment process may be required, where applicable, to successfully complete a role-related assessment(s) and/or a pre-employment screening prior to beginning employment. To learn more, visit How we Hire.

Accommodations

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Posted 2026-03-17

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