Group Leader

Insight Global; Saginaw (MI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking a Group Leader in Michigan to supervise 8-30 UAW employees on the cylinder head and engine block assembly line. You’ll oversee quality checks, bottlenecks, maintenance, and safety while guiding a focused, safety-conscious team.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years in automotive production supervision, experience with UAW staff, and a Bachelor’s in Automotive or related field. Strong leadership and communication are essential for cross-functional collaboration and continuous

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience as a production supervisor in automotive.
• Experience supervising UAW employees.
• Understanding of quality control principles, production processes, and preventative maintenance.
• Familiar with the full cycle assembly process for engine components (cylinder heads & engine blocks).
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to guide a team and communicate with cross-functional departments.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Automotive or related field.
• Experience working for an Automotive OEM.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular quality checks to ensure the production process meets quality standards.
• Monitor the flow of parts through the production line and identify bottlenecks or constraints.
• Assess how many parts are going into and coming out of the constrained processes, ensuring smooth flow.
• Collaborate with the team to mitigate constraints and improve throughput efficiency.
• Provide end-of-shift reports, summarizing production metrics and concerns.
• Administer or oversee preventative maintenance tasks to keep equipment running smoothly.
• Lead scheduling and execution of preventative maintenance on production equipment.
• Lead daily or weekly team meetings to review goals and safety updates.
• Champion safety practices and ensure compliance with company protocols.
• Provide training, guidance, and support to the production team.

Skills

Production supervision

UAW supervision

Quality control

Preventative maintenance

Engine assembly

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelors in Automotive

Job description

Job Description

Job Summary:As a Group Leader you will be supervising 8-30 UAW employees through the assembly process for cylinder heads and engine blocks from creation to completion. You will be responsible for overseeing the quality control processes, managing production bottlenecks, and ensuring the efficient operation of the assembly line. This role involves conducting quality checks, managing constraints, overseeing preventative maintenance, and leading the team in safety and operational meetings. The ideal candidate will be highly organized, safety-focused, and capable of troubleshooting production challenges.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular quality checks to ensure the production process is consistently creating products that meet or exceed quality standards.
• Monitor the flow of parts through the production line and identify bottlenecks or constraints.
• Assess how many parts are going into and coming out of the constrained processes, ensuring smooth and continuous flow.
• Collaborate with the team to mitigate constraints and improve throughput efficiency.
• Provide detailed end-of-shift reports, summarizing production metrics, quality issues, and any operational concerns.
• Administer or oversee preventative maintenance tasks to ensure the smooth functioning of production equipment and reduce downtime.
• Lead or assist with scheduling and executing preventative maintenance activities on production equipment.
• Lead daily or weekly team meetings to review production goals, safety updates, and operational concerns.
• Champion safety practices within the team, ensuring that all workers are following company protocols and maintaining a safe work environment.
• Provide training, guidance, and support to the production team as needed to foster a collaborative and efficient work environment.

Compensation

Compensation Starting At: $28/hr. Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education. Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law

Skills and Requirements

• 2+ years experience as a production supervisor in automotive
• Experience supervising UAW employees
• Understanding of quality control principles, production processes, and preventative maintenance
• Familiar with the full cycle assembly process for engine components (cylinder heads & engine blocks)
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to guide a team and communicate with cross-functional departments
• Bachelor’s Degree in Automotive or related field
• Experience working for an Automotive OEM

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to [e-mail].