Group Leader Battery Cell Innovation Center

Job Description Onsite: This is a third shift position (11pm to 7:30am) that requires an employee to be on-site on a full-time basis.The RoleWe are seeking an Operations Group Leader to oversee 3rd shift operations at the Wallace Battery Cell Innovation Center (WBCIC) in Warren, MI. This is a working group lead position, so if one of your team members is on vacation it is expected that the group lead will fill in to perform the work. You will need to work cross functionally across multiple groups: product engineers, manufacturing engineers, facilities, other operations teams, emergency services many levels. The 3rd shift Group Leader is also responsible for cross shift/team communication supporting a 24/7 operation. This is a people leader position with responsibility for leading operations technicians working on 3rd shift. The 3rd Shift Group Lead will also be the point of contact to respond to alarms or machine issues at the Battery System Lab in Estes on the Warren Tech Center Campus.What You'll DoPeople LeaderWork with 1st and 2nd shift counterparts to sustain and develop standard work for the battery cell build, test, storage, etc. Fulfill Operations Readiness for all lab functions.Utilize knowledge, relationships, and authority to support operation objectives.Manage team member performance and accountability. Interview and hire new team members when necessary.Process Validation Work with project engineers and 1st and 2nd shift counterparts to optimize cell build processes for Cost, Responsiveness, and Quality.Coordinate 3rd shift work tasks to ensure quality and on schedule cell build events.Provide leadership and GMS implementation engaging additional support as requiredTrainingDevelop and execute technician training on 3rd shift to ensure capability to support build/testing ramp up.Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)4-year degree or equivalent experience related to 1st level leadership in a testing or manufacturing environmentHigh level of computer, written, and oral communication skillsHigh level of analytical ability where problems are unusually difficultExercises independent judgment in managing complex and ambiguous tasks with minimal input from supervisorMust excel at problem solving – root cause, containment, and robust long-term solutionsUnderstanding of lean manufacturing concepts and the ability to implement these conceptsStrong interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to lead diverse/cross-functional teams as well as mentor, motivate and elicit work output from peers and other team members.Demonstrates ability to attain results while balancing business imperatives (SPQRCE)Strong organizational skills for navigating GM administrative and engineering systems and tools used by teams and those who collaborate with work teams.Ability to champion and lead change within team and with others related to the teamCompetent with conflict management and problem solving in the fast-changing battery development environmentPartnership and teamwork skills and ability to learn from and share knowledge with co-workers in a fast-paced environmentAbility to hold employees and related groups accountable for resultsExperience in project managementConsistently demonstrates innovative thinking that is customer-centricMust be adaptable to a changing work environment and competing demandsExperience in launching new operations either in testing or manufacturing environmentAbility to understand process flows and implement new lean principles into work flowsWhat Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)Bachelor of Science in Engineering or related fieldFamiliar with WSS Elements (SCM, MOC, SIF, PTP, Risk Identification)Experience in one or several areas: Battery Electric Vehicle Systems (Electric Motors, Power Electronics, HV Batteries), Drive Unit build experience, Battery Pack build experienceExperience in launching new products in a manufacturing type environmentGM HV Level 2L CertifiedDFSS Green Belt CertifiedDFSS Black Belt Certification 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