Maintenance Group Leader: Lean Ops & Safety Lead

General Motors LLC; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

General Motors LLC in Detroit is seeking a Group Leader for the Maintenance Group to oversee a team of skilled hourly workers in troubleshooting and repair of complex equipment. You will ensure safety, quality, and adherence to SPQRCE, and apply UAW agreements.

This onsite role requires strong leadership, lean thinking, and data-driven decision making, plus willingness to work weekends and rotating shifts. You will mentor Team Leaders and coordinate corrective actions and process improvements.

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 in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills and 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 (i.e., Microsoft Word, typing, email, etc.)
• Must be willing to work weekends and rotating shifts.
• 18 years of age or older.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and adjust daily manufacturing plans; manage manpower allocation and respond promptly to issues to maintain production flow.
• Manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment, navigate ambiguity, and drive accountability through people and processes.
• Continuous Improvement & Lean Practices: Improve business results using Lean Manufacturing; identify and eliminate waste for Safety, Quality, Throughput, and Cost.
• Develop and maintain Throughput Improvement Process action sheets; lead corrective and preventive actions and generate Quality Alert Boards (QABs).
• Quality & Compliance: Enforce quality processes with customer safety at the center; perform critical confirmations and ensure compliance with TA1 requirements.
• Drive quality through effective feedback/feedforward communication and resolve build discrepancies promptly.
• Leadership & Team Development: Coach and mentor team members and Team Leaders to foster skill development and adherence to standard work practices.
• Conduct disciplinary interviews, manage grievances, and collaborate with union partners effectively.
• Data-Driven Decision Making: Locate and analyze operational data to support accountability and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Team supervision

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Conflict management

People leadership

Analytical ability

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Engineering Bachelor’s Degree (ABET)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Typing

Email

Job description

General Motors LLC in Detroit is seeking a Group Leader for the Maintenance Group to oversee a team of skilled hourly workers in troubleshooting and repair of complex equipment. You will ensure safety, quality, and adherence to SPQRCE, and apply UAW agreements.

This onsite role requires strong leadership, lean thinking, and data-driven decision making, plus willingness to work weekends and rotating shifts. You will mentor Team Leaders and coordinate corrective actions and process improvements.