Maintenance Group Leader - Lean Ops & Safety

generalmotors; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

General Motors is seeking a Group Leader for the Detroit area to oversee a team of hourly workers, drive lean manufacturing initiatives, and ensure safety, quality, and cost targets are met. This onsite role emphasizes leadership, problem solving, and adherence to SPQRCE guidelines.

The candidate should have supervisory experience, strong analytical and communication skills, and be willing to work weekends and rotating shifts. A high school diploma is required; engineering degree is a plus.

Qualifications

• One year of direct team supervisory experience or at least 5 months as an internal GM per diem group leader.
• Experience solving complex problems and working in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills, experience managing conflict and decision making.
• Experience managing, leading people, and addressing performance concerns.
• Demonstrate a high analytical ability to solve complex problems.
• Basic computer proficiency (e.g., Microsoft Word, typing, email).
• Must be willing to work weekends and rotating shifts.
• 18 years of age or older.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Production & Operational Management: Analyze and adjust daily manufacturing plans; manage manpower allocation and respond promptly to issues to maintain production flow.
• Continuous Improvement & Lean Practices: Improve business results using Lean Manufacturing; identify and eliminate waste for Safety, Quality, Throughput, and Cost.
• Quality & Compliance: Enforce quality processes with customer safety at the center; perform critical confirmations and ensure compliance with TA1 requirements.
• Leadership & Team Development: Coach and mentor team members and Team Leaders to foster skill development and adherence to standard work practices.
• Data-Driven Decision Making: Locate and analyze operational data to support accountability and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Team supervision

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

People management

Analytical ability

Computer proficiency

Flexibility (weekends/shifts)

Age 18+

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Journeyperson or Engineering Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

General Motors is seeking a Group Leader for the Detroit area to oversee a team of hourly workers, drive lean manufacturing initiatives, and ensure safety, quality, and cost targets are met. This onsite role emphasizes leadership, problem solving, and adherence to SPQRCE guidelines.

The candidate should have supervisory experience, strong analytical and communication skills, and be willing to work weekends and rotating shifts. A high school diploma is required; engineering degree is a plus.