Manufacturing Group Leader - Production - Lansing Grand River

General Motors - Lansing, MI

Full-time - Mid Level

Lansing, MI

Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

About the position

The Group Leader position at General Motors involves overseeing a team of employees in a manufacturing environment, focusing on developing business processes, managing production operations, and fostering teamwork. The role is critical in ensuring quality control and adherence to safety standards while supporting the transition to electric and autonomous vehicles.

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, including walking and standing for prolonged periods
• Promptly detect and respond to safety instructions, alarms, and signals
• Wear personal protective equipment and work in a loud, non-climate-controlled manufacturing environment
• Lift or carry materials weighing up to 15 pounds and periodically up to 40 pounds
• Occasionally sit, climb, and drive vehicles and equipment

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
• 401k retirement plan
• Paid time off and holidays
• Employee discounts
• Professional development opportunities