Confirmed: GM Adds 1,200 Jobs to Lordstown Complex

Just as we told you yesterday, GM planned to add a third shift at the Lordstown Complex to boost Chevrolet Cruze production, a model that posted unexpected sales figures in the United States. The US-based manufacturer has just confirmed the report, saying that the third shift will come into effect in the third quarter and will increase the workforce from 3,300 to 4,500 employees.

“Adding a third shift to build Cruze is an investment with impact far beyond General Motors. It’s an investment in the long-term value of Lordstown and the prosperity of Ohio,” said Mark Reuss, president, GM North America. “It provides rewarding manufacturing jobs and efficient class-leading new cars for American car buyers.”

“Lordstown is the latest announcement made by GM to secure the best possible manufacturing footprint to react to market demand and deliver cars and trucks faster to our customers.”

Production support for the Cruze also comes from GM’s Defiance Foundry, which will build engine blocks for the Cruze, the Parma Metal Center, which will stamp 49 different components for the Cruze, the Toledo Powertrain Center, which produce transmissions for the Cruze and eighteen Tier 1 suppliers located in the Lordstown area.

“Cruze is a perfect example of how GM’s turnaround is focused on the right products at the right time,” said Reuss in a statement. “This is a global car already kicking goals in 60 international markets. Based on that reaction, we expect the plant will be busy building a hot seller for North America.”