Manufacturing Group Lead – Production & Quality

generalmotors; Flint (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

General Motors is seeking a Group Leader in Production, Quality, or Global Supply Chain to lead teams and drive operational excellence. You will manage daily operations, improve processes, and foster teamwork in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The role emphasizes safety, quality, cost, and environment, with opportunities to contribute to GM’s Built-in-Quality initiatives and new skills development as the company moves toward electric and autonomous vehicles.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year supervisory experience or 5 months as GM per diem group leader.
• Experience managing people and addressing performance concerns.
• Experience solving complex problems in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills, experience managing conflict, and decision making.
• Demonstrate a high analytical ability to solve complex problems.
• Basic computer proficiency (Word, typing, email).
• Willing to work rotating shifts.
• Available and willing to regularly work weekends to meet production demands (approx. two weekends per month).
• 18 years of age or older.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and respond promptly to the manufacturing daily plan, making necessary adjustments to operations as required.
• Manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities.
• Possess the experience to manage change and navigate ambiguity.
• Drive accountability through people and processes which may require difficult conversations.

Skills

Direct supervisory experience

Experience managing people

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Analytical ability

Basic computer proficiency

Willing to work rotating shifts

Weekend availability

18 years old or older

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

CIP knowledge

TIP knowledge

Built-in-Quality initiatives

Lean Manufacturing

Timekeeping systems

Job description

General Motors is seeking a Group Leader in Production, Quality, or Global Supply Chain to lead teams and drive operational excellence. You will manage daily operations, improve processes, and foster teamwork in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The role emphasizes safety, quality, cost, and environment, with opportunities to contribute to GM’s Built-in-Quality initiatives and new skills development as the company moves toward electric and autonomous vehicles.