General Motors has announced it is hiring more than 1,200 workers at its Lansing manufacturing operations to support increased demand for its midsize SUVs and premium sedans.
More specifically, GM says the new jobs are necessary to meet customer demand for the Chevrolet Traverse and Buick Enclave, as well as support the launch of the all-new Cadillac CT4 and CT5 sedans.
Approximately 800 employees will be added at Lansing Delta Township Assembly as part of a third shift that will support production of the Chevy Traverse and Buick Enclave midsize SUVs. Additionally, around 400 people will be hired at Lansing Grand River Assembly as a second shift will be added in General Assembly to support the launch of the Cadillac CT4 and CT5 premium sedans. Both shift additions will become operational in the second quarter of 2020.
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“We are excited to provide these opportunities in Lansing. Our team members have proven experience in building high-quality vehicles and are well-prepared to meet the needs of our customers. This is great news for our manufacturing sites as well as the Lansing community,” said Phil Kienle, vice president, GM North American Manufacturing and Labor Relations.
GM has invested more than $1 billion into Lansing manufacturing since 2015. This includes the $36 million investment at Lansing Delta Township last year for future midsize SUV production and the $175 million investment at Lansing Grand River in 2018 to upgrade tooling and equipment for the all-new Cadillac CT4 and CT5.
Opened in 2006, Lansing Delta Township Assembly is Gm’s newest plant in the U.S. and has produced over three million vehicles. Lansing Grand River Assembly is GM’s second-newest U.S. assembly plant. It builds the Chevrolet Camaro as well as the Cadillac CT4 and CT5, including their V-series performance versions, on a single production line.
