Production Group Leader

General Motors (GM); Silao (Ciudad); On-site; MXN 201,000 - 312,000; Full time

Job summary

General Motors in Mexico is seeking a manufacturing supervisor to lead Global Manufacturing Systems processes and support launch activities. You will train and develop hourly team members, drive lean/synchronous manufacturing, and ensure safety, quality, and productivity targets are met on a 4x3 on-site schedule.

The role requires a Bachelor's in engineering or equivalent experience, 1 year of relevant production experience, and strong English communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial, Mechatronics, Mechanical, or any Engineering — or relevant experience.
• 1 year of experience
• Intermediate proficiency in English, with the ability to hold effective conversations.
• Availability to rotate shifts (4x3) and work weekends.
• Experience in monitoring and managing production activities.
• Hands-on experience implementing solutions in production environments.
• Knowledge of Office tools and basic AI applications.
• Experience in problem‑solving
• Basic knowledge of Lean tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead and train hourly team members and evaluate performance.
• Develop highly effective teams and support launch/pilot activities.
• Meet production cost schedules and quality requirements.
• Promote safe work practices and maintain housekeeping.
• Mentor Group Leaders in lean/synchronous manufacturing principles.

Skills

Teamwork

Strong sense of urgency

Curiosity

Adaptability

Learning quickly

English proficiency

Problem-solving

Lean tools

AI applications

Office tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial, Mechatronics, Mechanical, or any Engineering

Tools

Office tools

Basic AI applications

Lean tools

Job description

Job DescriptionResponsible for the effective use of personnel, material, and equipment. Participates in the training, developing and evaluating of hourly team members. Participates in the development of highly effective teams. Leads Global Manufacturing Systems(GMS) processes and serves as resource supporting launch and pilot activities in assigned areas. Meets or exceeds production cost schedule and maintains quality requirements. Maintains awareness of quality standards, and communicates department quality goals, and leverages resources to solve quality issues. Builds and maintains good working relationships with employees, union and management. Understands and consistently administer the National and Local Agreements between General Motors and the United Auto Workers Union. Implements and follows systems that prevent reoccurrence of known issues. Promote safe work practices and achieve objectives for ergonomics, health and safety and housekeeping. Motivates, trains and develops employees to effectively perform their jobs utilizing standardized methods. Ensure team members receive adequate JIT (job instruction training). Achieve production schedules and product requirements by applying lean manufacturing/synchronous principles with emphasis on variation reduction, control costs, and achieve productivity improvements. Coach, teach, counsel and mentor Group Leaders in these responsibilities.Work AppropriatelyOn-Site : This position requires full-time on-site work.Shift Schedule: 4x3 (100% on-site work)Required QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Industrial, Mechatronics, Mechanical, or any Engineering — or relevant experience.1 year of experienceIntermediate proficiency in English, with the ability to hold effective conversations.Availability to rotate shifts (4x3) and work weekends.Experience in monitoring and managing production activities.Hands-on experience implementing solutions in production environments.Knowledge of Office tools and basic AI applications.Experience in problem‑solvingBasic knowledge of Lean toolsCompetenciesTeamwork.Strong sense of urgency.Curiosity and adaptability.Ability to learn quickly.In case you need any reasonable adjustment to continue with your process, let your recruiter know.Remember to attach your CV when applying to this vacancy.General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of unlawful discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We respect and value what each individual contribution to our team, including their origin, education, sex, race, ethnic group, sexual orientation, gender expression and / or identity, religious context, age, generation, and disability. We believe that our ability to meet the needs and expectations of an increasingly diverse and global customer base is closely linked to the diversity and inclusion that we experience within General MotorsGM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply for this role if you will need gm immigration sponsorship now or in the future.This role is categorized as onsite. This means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location on a full-time basis.This job is not eligible for relocation benefits. Any relocation costs would be the responsibility of the selected candidate.About GMOur vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all.Why Join UsWe believe we all must make a choice every day – individually and collectively – to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Every day, we want every employee to feel they belong to one General Motors team.Non-Discrimination and Equal Employment OpportunitiesGeneral Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of unlawful discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that providing an inclusive workplace creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers.We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications for each role and apply for any positions that match their skills and capabilities. Applicants in the recruitment process may be required, where applicable, to successfully complete a role-related assessment(s) and/or a pre-employment screening prior to beginning employment. To learn more, visit How we Hire .AccommodationsGeneral Motors offers opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us or call us at 1-800-865-7580. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.