Paint Shop Second Shift Supervisor

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations of the Design Center show vehicle and refinish Paint Shop.
• Supervise a medium group of UAW Skilled Trades paint technicians and refinish specialists.
• Ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality execution of all show vehicle and refinish paint activities.
• Oversee all phases of the paint process, including surface preparation, priming, color application, clear coat, baking, sanding, buffing, and polishing.
• Administer GM/UAW National and Local UAW Agreements.
• Develop, coordinate, and track property plans for major builds, concept properties, and fabrication requests.
• Ensure all painted properties meet Design Center show-quality standards and program-specific appearance criteria.

Requirements

• BBA or equivalent professional experience.
• 10 years of automotive paint and refinish experience.
• Proven experience in the paint and refinish of show vehicles, concept vehicles, or high-end custom/prototype properties.
• In-depth knowledge of automotive paint systems, including complex colors, special effects, and multi-stage systems.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot paint and appearance issues in a deadline-driven environment.
• Strong technical, organizational, and leadership skills.
• Expertise in resource and workload planning.

About the Company

General Motors is leading the change to make our world better, safer, and more equitable for all. Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions, and Zero Congestion. We embrace the responsibility to lead the change through technology, ingenuity, and the creativity of our diverse team.