Job Title: Production Planning
Location: Southeast Michigan
Submitted on: 21-Apr-04
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Regarding corporate culture GM talks a great game regarding core
values. The problem is if you are aligned with those core values it
will not get you anywhere. After a few years with the company you will
find yourself in 1 of 2 categories: 1) your desire to be a
proactive "enabler" will be gone because it gets more trouble than it is
worth. The frustration and stress you feel trying to do the right thing
will only compound because logic, reasoning and data do not drive the
business decisions...politics does or 2) you will have traded in your
integrity and conscience to fabricate whatever means necessary to get
your boss the results he/she demands right, wrong or indifferent.
We call the UAW our "partners" but the pendulum swings full tilt to the
UAW. We are "partners" as long as we execute every mundain task with
their buy-in. The UAW will belittle you, insult in front of your peers,
and do whatever it takes to ensure the membership is accomodated with
little or no recourse from management. You'll shake your head the first
couple of years then you will be used to it.
Diversity means double standards in every case. If you are a minority
at GM there is an excellent chance you will be promoted faster than your
peers regardless of your strengths or technical ability.
Hours are usually 45-50 a week in Manufacturing. Casual overtime is the
norm meaning you get paid for 40 and then the rest you cough up. I have
never had an issue getting a day off or making arrangments to
participate with kid's school or sports. Managers are good about that.
Dress code is professional casual.
Opportunities for advancement are few and far between. HR does not
support it's people. Your manager must grant you prior authorization
before you can post for an opening somewhere else. If you are a
performer chances are he/she will hold you back. Relocation packages
are all but gone except for the troubled ones staffers wish to move on.
Slim chance for a level promotion unless you are so well connected you
practically have the job before showing up for the interview.
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