GM returns to three-shift system

23.10.2014 //

One of the biggest investors supported by PAIiIZ – General Motors Manufacturing Poland – has just started recruiting new staff to Gliwice factory. Since 2015, 300 new employees will be involved in the production of Opel Astra next-generation.

The implementation of the new Astra in GM’s factory in Gliwice coincides with the decision to increase the production and return to the three-shift system of working. “As a result of introducing a new product and looking forward to increase the production volume, we focus on employing highly qualified and motivated staff,” explains Andrzej Korpak, MD in General Motors Manufacturing Poland. Although the start of production is scheduled for the end of 2015, new members of crew will start working at the beginning of next year. Currently, General Motors factory in Gliwice employs 3,000 people where Opel’s best seller in Poland – Astra – and Cascade are produced.

The implementation of Astra’s 5th generation has been supported by PAIiIZ. The total value of the investment reached €95m. In terms of the value of investment, it was one of the biggest projects supported by the Agency in 2013. Due to that GM has been awarded by PAIiIZ as “The Biggest Investment of The Year”.

Taken from: http://www.paiz.gov.pl/