Production Group Leader

generalmotors; Silao (Ciudad); On-site; MXN 335,000 - 446,000; Full time

Job summary

General Motors in Silao, Mexico is seeking an on-site Production Team Leader to optimize manpower, materials, and equipment usage. You will train hourly team members, build high‑performance teams, and lead lean manufacturing initiatives to meet production schedules and quality standards.

You will collaborate with union and management, implement safe practices, and mentor group leaders. English communication, 4x3 shift rotation, and weekend work are required to support continuous operations at

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering field or equivalent work experience.
• 1 year of relevant industrial or manufacturing experience.
• English proficiency to hold technical conversations.
• Able to rotate 4x3 shifts and work weekends.
• Experience monitoring production activities.
• Hands-on with production improvements.
• Knowledge of Lean tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead GMS processes and support launch and pilot activities in assigned areas.
• Coach and develop hourly team members and group leaders.
• Ensure production schedules, costs and quality targets are met.

Skills

Team coaching

Lean tools

Problem solving

English communication

Production monitoring

Shift management

Office tools

AI basics

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial/Mechatronics/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Office tools

AI basics

Job description

Job Description

Responsible 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 Appropriately

• On-Site: This position requires full-time on-site work.
• Shift Schedule: 4x3 (100% on-site work)

Required 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

Competencies

• Teamwork.
• Strong sense of urgency.
• Curiosity and adaptability.
• Ability to learn quickly.

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 Motors

GM 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 GM

Our 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 Us

We 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 Opportunities

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 strongly believe that providing an inclusive workplace creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers.