Manufacturing Group Leader - Production - Bowling Green

General Motors Company; Bowling Green (KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

General Motors Manufacturing Group in Bowling Green, Kentucky is seeking a Group Leader to drive operational excellence in production, quality, or Global Supply Chain. You will lead teams, manage daily operations, and champion Lean and Built-in-Quality initiatives across shifts.

This onsite position requires strong supervisory skills, ability to solve problems, and effective collaboration with unions. You will coach Team Leaders, analyze data, and implement improvements to ensure safety,

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 in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills, conflict management, and decision making.
• Demonstrate a high analytical ability to solve complex problems.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and adjust daily manufacturing plans; manage manpower allocation and respond to issues to maintain production flow.
• 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 confirmations and ensure compliance.
• Coach and mentor team members and Team Leaders to foster skill development and adherence to standard work practices.
• Locate and analyze operational data to support accountability and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Supervisory experience

People leadership

Problem solving

Analytical ability

Union collaboration

Job description

Job Description

The General Motors Manufacturing Group is seeking to identify highly motivated and qualified individuals for current and potential future opportunities as a Group Leader.

Onsite: This role is categorized as onsite. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Bowling Green, Kentucky on a full-time basis.

The Role

As a Group Leader in Production, Quality, or Global Supply Chain (GSC), you will be responsible for leading teams of employees or technical personnel to drive operational excellence across manufacturing processes. This includes managing daily operations, developing and improving business processes, and fostering a culture of teamwork and collaboration. In this role, you may oversee production activities, quality assurance, inspection, problem-solving, and GM Built-in-Quality initiatives. You will be expected to apply independent judgment within the framework of Global Manufacturing Systems, with a strong focus on Safety, People, Quality, Responsiveness, Cost, and Environment (SPQRCE).

• Production & Operational Management: 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.
• Quality & Compliance: Enforce quality processes with customer safety at the center; perform critical confirmations and ensure compliance requirements. Drive quality through effective feedback/feedforward communication and resolve 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.

Your Skills and Abilities (Required 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 weekends and rotating shifts
• 18 years of age or older
• High School Diploma or equivalent

What Can Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

• Knowledge of Continuous Improvement Processes (CIP)
• Proficient in Throughput Improvement Process (TIP)
• Advanced understanding of manufacturing and assembly processes
• Experience supervising employees in a union environment
• Supply Chain or Quality Experience
• Experience implementing Built-in-Quality Initiatives
• Red X & DFSS Certification
• Lean Manufacturing experience
• Knowledge of timekeeping systems

GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply for this role if you will need GM immigration sponsorship now or in the future. This includes direct company sponsorship, entry of GM as the immigration employer of record on a government form, and any work authorization requiring a written submission or other immigration support from the company (e.g., H1-B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc).

This role is categorized as onsite. This means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location on a full-time basis. This job is not eligible for relocation benefits. Any relocation costs would be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

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