Manufacturing Group Leader — Drive Ops Excellence

General Motors LLC; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

General Motors Manufacturing Group is seeking a Group Leader to oversee teams in production, quality, or global supply chain. You will drive operational excellence, manage daily operations, and improve business processes while fostering teamwork and safety culture across a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Selected candidates will apply independent judgment within Global Manufacturing Systems, contributing to the shift toward electric and autonomous vehicles.

Qualifications

• One year of direct supervisory experience or at least 5 months as an internal GM per diem group leader.
• Experience managing, leading people, and addressing performance concerns.
• Experience solving complex problems and working 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 (i.e. Microsoft Word, typing, email etc.).
• Must be willing to work rotating shifts.
• Must be available and willing to regularly work weekends to meet production demands, including approximately 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
• Work in a loud manufacturing environment that may not be climate controlled (conditions can be hot or cold)
• Possess good physical stamina and coordination to frequently and repetitively: bend, twist, kneel, crouch and reach to perform work
• Lifts or carries materials weighing up to 15 lbs. and periodically lifts materials weighing up to 40 lbs.
• Walks and stands for prolonged periods of time
• Occasionally sits, climbs (including ladders and lifts) and drives vehicles and equipment
• Read standardized work instructions, operate machines and tools, and perform quality inspections
• Promptly detect and respond to safety instructions, alarms and signals
• Wear personal protective equipment, for example: safety glasses, gloves, hats, ear plugs, and safety shoes

Skills

Direct supervisory experience

Experience managing people

Experience solving complex problems

Strong interpersonal skills

High analytical ability

Basic computer proficiency

Willing to work rotating shifts

Willing to regularly work weekends

18 years of age or older

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

General Motors Manufacturing Group is seeking a Group Leader to oversee teams in production, quality, or global supply chain. You will drive operational excellence, manage daily operations, and improve business processes while fostering teamwork and safety culture across a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Selected candidates will apply independent judgment within Global Manufacturing Systems, contributing to the shift toward electric and autonomous vehicles.