Automotive Quality Operations Leader

General Motors Company; San Luis Potosí; On-site; MXN 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

General Motors Company is seeking a People Leader for manufacturing operations in a full-time onsite role. You will manage hourly teams, drive Lean and synchronous manufacturing, and ensure safety, quality, and cost targets are met.

Ideal candidates have prior automotive industry experience, strong problem-solving skills, and business-level English to communicate with cross-functional teams. A relevant engineering degree is required.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a People Leader with direct team management responsibilities.
• Intermediate business English for daily is and conversations.
• Knowledge of problem-solving methodologies (5 Whys, Ishikawa, Diagram, Root Cause Analysis).
• Familiarity with ISO and IATF quality systems.

Responsibilities

• Ensure effective use of personnel, materials, and equipment.
• Lead and develop hourly team members and build high-performing teams.
• Support launch and pilot activities and Lean/Synchronous manufacturing principles.
• Maintain production quality, cost schedule, and safety standards.
• Coach and mentor group leaders in lean and problem-solving practices.

Skills

People Leadership

Business English

Root Cause Analysis

5 Whys

Fishbone Diagram

Lean Principles

Welding Basics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechatronics

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Automotive Mechanical Engineering

Job description

General Motors Company is seeking a People Leader for manufacturing operations in a full-time onsite role. You will manage hourly teams, drive Lean and synchronous manufacturing, and ensure safety, quality, and cost targets are met.

Ideal candidates have prior automotive industry experience, strong problem-solving skills, and business-level English to communicate with cross-functional teams. A relevant engineering degree is required.