Manufacturing Group Leader - Production - Bay City

General Motors•Bay City, MI

9d•Onsite

About The Position

General Motors is seeking candidates for current and potential future Group Leader opportunities in Production, Quality, or Global Supply Chain. The role leads teams of employees or technical personnel to drive operational excellence across manufacturing processes. Responsibilities include managing daily operations, developing and improving business processes, and fostering teamwork and collaboration. Depending on assignment, the Group Leader may oversee production activities, quality assurance, inspection, problem-solving, and GM Built-in-Quality initiatives. The role applies independent judgment within Global Manufacturing Systems, with emphasis on Safety, People, Quality, Responsiveness, Cost, and Environment (SPQRCE). This is an onsite role based in Bay City, Michigan, with full-time attendance at the location. The successful candidate must be willing to work rotating shifts and regularly work weekends to meet production demands, including approximately two weekends per month. The job is not eligible for relocation benefits, and GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role.

Requirements

At least one year of direct supervisory experience or at least five months as an internal GM per diem group leader.
Experience managing and 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 ability.
High analytical ability to solve complex problems.
Basic computer proficiency, such as Microsoft Word, typing, and email.
Willingness to work rotating shifts.
Availability and willingness to regularly work weekends to meet production demands, including approximately two weekends per month.
Must be at least 18 years old.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to work in a loud manufacturing environment that may not be climate controlled and may be hot or cold.
Physical stamina and coordination to frequently and repetitively bend, twist, kneel, crouch, reach, walk, and stand for prolonged periods.
Ability to lift or carry materials weighing up to 15 pounds and periodically lift or carry materials weighing up to 40 pounds.
Ability to occasionally sit, climb ladders and lifts, and drive vehicles and equipment.
Ability to read standardized work instructions, operate machines and tools, perform quality inspections, and promptly detect and respond to safety instructions, alarms, and signals.
Ability to wear personal protective equipment such as safety glasses, gloves, hats, ear plugs, and safety shoes.

Nice To Haves

Experience supervising employees in a union environment.
Experience implementing Built-in-Quality initiatives.
Red X and DFSS certification.
Lean Manufacturing experience.
Knowledge of timekeeping systems.

Responsibilities

Analyze and adjust daily manufacturing plans, allocate manpower, 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.
Enforce quality processes with customer safety at the center, perform critical confirmations, and ensure compliance requirements are met.
Drive quality through effective feedback and feedforward communication and promptly resolve discrepancies.
Coach and mentor team members and Team Leaders to develop skills and ensure adherence to standard work practices.
Conduct disciplinary interviews, manage grievances, and collaborate effectively with union partners.
Locate and analyze operational data to support accountability and continuous improvement initiatives.

Benefits

GM provides benefits intended to support employee well-being at work and at home; specific benefits are described in the company's Total Rewards resources.

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