Manufacturing Group Leader: Lean Ops & Team Lead

MSCCN; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

General Motors Manufacturing Group is seeking a Group Leader in Production, Quality, or Global Supply Chain to lead teams and drive operational excellence across manufacturing processes. You will oversee daily operations, develop and improve business processes, and promote safety, quality, and cost efficiency.

Expect responsibilities spanning production planning, continuous improvement, quality compliance, and leadership development.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year direct supervisory experience or 5 months as an internal GM per diem group leader.
• Experience leading 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.
• 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.
• Improve business results using Lean Manufacturing; identify and eliminate waste for Safety, Quality, Throughput, and Cost.
• Enforce quality processes with customer safety at the center; perform critical confirmations and ensure compliance requirements.
• Coach and mentor team members and Team Leaders to foster skill development and adherence to standard work practices.

Skills

Supervisory experience

People management

Problem solving

Analytical ability

Communication

Basic computer proficiency

Willingness to work weekends

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Typing

Job description

General Motors Manufacturing Group is seeking a Group Leader in Production, Quality, or Global Supply Chain to lead teams and drive operational excellence across manufacturing processes. You will oversee daily operations, develop and improve business processes, and promote safety, quality, and cost efficiency.

Expect responsibilities spanning production planning, continuous improvement, quality compliance, and leadership development.