Manufacturing Group Leader - Production - Tonawanda

General Motors; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a motivated Group Leader to oversee production operations and quality control in a dynamic manufacturing environment. This role emphasizes teamwork and the development of business processes while navigating the complexities of a unionized workforce. Candidates will have the opportunity to influence the evolution of manufacturing processes, particularly in the transition to electric and autonomous vehicles. If you thrive in fast-paced settings and possess strong leadership and problem-solving skills, this is a chance to make a significant impact in a historic shift in automotive production.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing production operations and fostering teamwork.
• Ability to administer agreements with the United Auto Workers Union.

Responsibilities

• Lead a group of employees to manage production operations effectively.
• Drive accountability through processes in a unionized environment.

Skills

Leadership

Problem Solving

Interpersonal Skills

Analytical Skills

Change Management

Education

High School Diploma

Technical Certification

Job description

If you are a current employee of General Motors working in a per diem, hourly, or regular salaried role, you must apply through the internal careers page. Please navigate to https://workday.gm.com and search for GM Find Jobs.

The General Motors Manufacturing Group is seeking to identify highly motivated and qualified individuals for current and potential future opportunities as a Group Leader. In anticipation of these openings becoming available, we welcome you to apply so we can begin the pre-screening and interview process.

GM DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATION-RELATED SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE. DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU WILL NEED GM IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP (e.g., H-1B, TN, STEM OPT, etc.) NOW OR IN THE FUTURE.

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

The Role:

Production Group Leaders:

As a Production Group Leader, you will be responsible for leading a group of employees to develop business processes, manage production operations, and foster an atmosphere of teamwork and cooperation.

Quality Group/Global Supply Chain (GSC) Leaders:

As a Quality Group Leader or GSC Group Leader, you will be responsible for leading a group of technical personnel engaged in problem solving, inspection, quality control, quality assurance, and GM Built-in-Quality activities.

Both roles require you to consistently administer National and Local Agreement between General Motors and the United Auto Workers Union. The work is of a technical nature and requires you to use independent judgment within the limits of Global Manufacturing Systems, focusing on Safety, People, Quality, Responsiveness, Cost, and Environment (SPQRCE).

Selected candidates will have the opportunity to learn new skills as well as influence the development of manufacturing processes to support this historical and game-changing progression to electric and autonomous vehicles.

What You'll Do (Responsibilities):

• Read and react to the manufacturing daily plan in the moment.
• 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 in a unionized environment.
• Demonstrate a high level of interpersonal skills and work effectively with all levels of the organization.
• Demonstrate a high analytical ability to solve complex problems.

Physical Requirements:

• Possess good physical stamina and coordination. Specific physical requirements of the position include the ability to:
• Walk and stand for prolonged periods of time.
• 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.
• Work in a loud manufacturing environment that is not climate controlled (conditions can be hot or cold).
• Frequently and repetitively:
• Bend, twist, kneel, crouch, and reach to perform work.
• Lift or carry materials weighing up to 15 pounds and periodically carry or lift materials weighing up to 40 lbs.
• Occasionally sit, climb (including ladders and lifts), and drive vehicles and equipment.