Gm Powertrain Work Values

Daily Duties at Gm Powertrain:

My 13 years of experience at GM included starting as a production supervisor in a new Lean Manufacturing plant that was used for display by Roger Smith, CEO at the time. It was a very high profile project in which we incorporated the ideas of Continuous Improvement, Kaizen, 5S and QS9000. We produced 1000 transmissions daily and incorporated all the lean manufacturing ideas form the Toyota production system. My next position at GM was a Maintenance Manager for a Foundry in Defiance, Ohio. During this time we moved from over 5000 employees down to 1500. We did this by installing robots and many other projects that essentially eliminated manpower. During this time my responsibility included many different areas including melting iron, cupola and other various lines. We effectively maintained OSHA recordable rate at less than 0.01 as we completed numerous projects on tight schedules. As a team we saved General Motors millions of dollars by conceptualizing and implementing new ideas via a key suggestion program. I wrapped up my career as a WWF facilities manager in which my team included concrete, roofing and waste water crews. During this time Asbestos removal was a large part of of our tear down and rebuild projects. In 2008 GM contracted out WWF and that is the only reason my term ended.

What they like about Gm Powertrain:

Working in an organization that is technologically advanced, creative, and innovative is critical in your assessment of hiring companies. Less important to you are stability of the organization, the length of time an organization has been in business, and the business' plans for the future. You prefer a fast-moving company that will take risks to achieve its goals and objectives. The length of time the company has been in business is irrelevant. Maintaining status quo is unnecessary. You thrive on change, uncertainty and the upside of potential business risks, especially those associated with innovation. Stability for the long haul is not nearly as important as is working in an atmosphere that is charged with a sense of urgency and constant change.

Tags

FRA , DOT, operations, Field supervisor, Profit and loss, Budget, Maintenance, Facilities, Production, OSHA, EHS, Safety

Skills

P&L responsibilities, Presentation, Ecommerce Strategy and digital marketing channels optimization - SEO, SEM, email, affiliates - for high-profile accounts., Technology Solutions, Sales Support, Software Implementation, Requirements Analysis & Specification, Leadership

These are some of the questions we asked our climbers about their experiences with Gm Powertrain: