Manufacturing Group Leader - Production - Lansing Delta Township

General Motors - Lansing, MI

Full-time - Mid Level

Lansing, MI

10,001+ employees

Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

About the position

The Group Leader position at General Motors involves leading a team of employees in either production or quality control roles. The successful candidate will manage business processes, oversee production operations, and promote teamwork within a manufacturing environment. This role is critical in supporting GM's transition to electric and autonomous vehicles, requiring strong leadership and problem-solving skills in a fast-paced, unionized setting.

Responsibilities

• Read and react to the manufacturing daily plan in the moment
• Manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities
• Drive accountability through people and processes, including difficult conversations in a unionized environment
• Demonstrate high interpersonal skills and work effectively with all levels of the organization
• Solve complex problems with a high analytical ability
• Maintain good physical stamina and coordination for various physical tasks

Requirements

• One year of direct supervisory experience or at least 5 months as an internal GM per diem group leader
• Experience coordinating, managing, and addressing performance concerns in a fast-paced environment
• Strong interpersonal skills and experience managing conflict
• Basic computer proficiency (i.e. Microsoft Word, typing, email)
• Willingness to work weekends and rotating shifts

Nice-to-haves

• 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
• Preferred Lean Manufacturing experience
• Knowledge of timekeeping systems

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance
• Retirement savings plan
• Employee discounts
• Paid time off
• Professional development opportunities