Manufacturing Group Leader

Optimal; Flint (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Optimal in Michigan is seeking a Production Group Supervisor to oversee the activities of 15–25 production workers on the GA plant floor, maintaining safety and quality while coordinating with cross-functional teams.

This role requires clear verbal communication, attention to detail, and the ability to drive improvements in methods, equipment, and processes; 1–2 years of experience and UAW familiarity are a plus; shifts rotate across 1st–3rd.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; Associate degree or higher preferred.
• 1–2 years of experience in production or related field.
• Experience in a union environment (UAW) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Recommend measures to motivate employees and improve production methods, equipment performance, product quality, or efficiency.
• Review operations and confer with technical or administrative staff to resolve production or processing problems.
• Develop and implement production tracking and quality control systems and analyze production data to detect problems.
• Hire, train, evaluate, and discharge staff and address personnel issues.
• Prepare and maintain production reports and records.

Skills

Verbal communication

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Independent work

Knowledge of production processes

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree or higher preferred

Job description

Job Summary

The main function of the Production Group Supervisor is to supervise and coordinate the activities of production and operating workers.

Job Responsibilities

• Recommend measures to motivate employees and to improve production methods, equipment performance, product quality, or efficiency.
• Review operations and confer with technical or administrative staff to resolve production or processing problems.
• Develop and implement production tracking and quality control systems, analyzing production, quality control, and maintenance to detect production problems.
• Hire, train, evaluate, and discharge staff, and resolve personal grievances.
• Prepare and maintain production reports and personnel records.

Business Group

Supply Chain Group
Looking to expand 3rd shift operations on both sides of the house for both engine lines
V8 carrier is in a new launch status and starting to ramp up
There is a high work load

Typical Day in the Role

Heavily involved with UAW team members, managing a group of around 15-25 employees. Working with cross-functional teams to meet deadlines
100% onsite.
Environment- On the GA plant floor, a lot of walking and standing
Performance feedback is given in real time
Someone willing to standup to their team. It is difficult to come in this environment and not get "ran over" by the team member.
We're always willing to help but have to some ownership and initiative to receive help. I want someone that handle a project on their own.
Safety is important.
Holding people accountable from a safety perspective, especially in general assembly.

Skills

• Verbal communication skills, attention to detail, and problem solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage one's time.
• Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required. Associate's degree or higher preferred.
• Previous knowledge of supply chain / material movement would give an edge
• Managerial experience is a plus within UAW space
• At least 1-2years of experience mandatory

Hiring Manager's Top Skills

• Managerial experience, specifically working in a union environment.
• Being able to adapt quickly. In the GSC, everything is constantly changing, and they need to be able to make changes on the fly.
• Have an understanding of supply chain/logistics.

Shift Information

1st / 2nd / 3rd will most likely have rotation
Training starts on 1st shift
1st Shift: 6:00am to 2:00pm
2nd Shift: 2:00pm to 10:00pm
3rd Shift: 10:00pm to 6:00am

Use of AI Technology

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