Saginaw Production Group Lead — Quality & Operations

General Motors LLC; Saginaw (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

General Motors LLC in Saginaw, MI is hiring a Group Leader to oversee Production, Quality, or Global Supply Chain activities on a full-time basis. You will guide daily operations, drive process improvements, and foster teamwork within a safety-focused, cost-conscious environment.

The role requires supervisory experience, strong problem solving, and analytical skills, plus the ability to manage union-related activities and lead diverse teams through change.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of direct supervisory experience or 5+ months as an internal GM per diem group leader.
• Experience managing people and addressing performance concerns.
• Ability to solve complex problems in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills and conflict management.
• High analytical ability to solve complex problems.
• Basic computer proficiency (Word, typing, email).
• Willing to work rotating shifts and weekends.
• 18 years of age or older.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Production & Operational Management: Analyze and adjust daily manufacturing plans; manage manpower allocation and respond promptly to issues to maintain production flow.
• Quality & Compliance: Enforce quality processes with customer safety at the center; perform confirmations and ensure compliance.
• Leadership & Team Development: Coach and mentor team members and Team Leaders; conduct disciplinary interviews and manage grievances with union partners.
• Data-Driven Decision Making: Locate and analyze operational data to support accountability and continuous improvement.

Skills

Supervisory experience

People leadership

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Basic computer skills

Willing to rotate shifts

Weekend availability

18+ years old

Union environment experience

Built-in-Quality knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Job description

General Motors LLC in Saginaw, MI is hiring a Group Leader to oversee Production, Quality, or Global Supply Chain activities on a full-time basis. You will guide daily operations, drive process improvements, and foster teamwork within a safety-focused, cost-conscious environment.

The role requires supervisory experience, strong problem solving, and analytical skills, plus the ability to manage union-related activities and lead diverse teams through change.