Manufacturing Group Leader - Production - Wentzville

General Motors • Wentzville, MO

3d • Onsite

About The Position

General Motors is seeking highly motivated and qualified individuals for current and potential future opportunities as a Group Leader in Production, Quality, or Global Supply Chain (GSC). The role leads teams of employees or technical personnel to drive operational excellence across manufacturing processes by managing daily operations, developing and improving business processes, and fostering teamwork and collaboration. Depending on the assignment, the Group Leader may oversee production activities, quality assurance, inspection, problem-solving, and GM Built-in-Quality initiatives. The position applies independent judgment within Global Manufacturing Systems, with a focus on Safety, People, Quality, Responsiveness, Cost, and Environment (SPQRCE).

The role is onsite, and the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location full-time. Candidates must be willing to work rotating shifts and may be required to work mandatory overtime, including extended hours, weekends, and holidays, as business demands dictate. GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role, and relocation benefits are not available.

The work takes place in a loud manufacturing environment that may not be climate controlled. Physical requirements include frequent bending, twisting, kneeling, crouching, reaching, walking, and standing; lifting or carrying materials up to 15 pounds frequently and up to 40 pounds periodically; and occasional sitting, climbing ladders or lifts, and driving vehicles or equipment. Employees must read standardized work instructions, operate machines and tools, perform quality inspections, respond promptly to safety instructions, alarms, and signals, and wear personal protective equipment.

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, including Microsoft Word, typing, and email.
• Willingness to work rotating shifts.
• May be required to work mandatory overtime, including extended hours, weekends, and holidays as business demands dictate.
• At least 18 years of age.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to meet the stated physical requirements and work in a loud, potentially non-climate-controlled manufacturing environment.
• Must not require GM immigration-related sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of Continuous Improvement Processes (CIP).
• Proficiency 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 and DFSS certification.
• Lean Manufacturing experience.
• Knowledge of timekeeping systems.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and promptly respond to the manufacturing daily plan, making operational adjustments as required.
• Manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities.
• Manage change and navigate ambiguity.
• Drive accountability through people and processes, including having difficult conversations when needed.
• Lead teams of employees or technical personnel to drive operational excellence across manufacturing processes.
• Manage daily operations and develop and improve business processes.
• Foster teamwork and collaboration.
• Depending on the assignment, oversee production activities, quality assurance, inspection, problem-solving, and GM Built-in-Quality initiatives.
• Apply independent judgment within the framework of Global Manufacturing Systems, focusing on Safety, People, Quality, Responsiveness, Cost, and Environment (SPQRCE).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED