Manufacturing Group Leader - Production - Flint Engine

General Motors


Date: 1 week ago
City: Flint, MI
Contract type: Full time
Job Description

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The General Motors Manufacturing Group is seeking to identify highly motivated and qualified individuals for current and potential future opportunities as a Group Leader. In anticipation of these openings becoming available, we welcome you to apply so we can begin the pre-screening and interview process.

GM DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATION-RELATED SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE. DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU WILL NEED GM IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP (e.g., H-1B, TN, STEM OPT, etc.) NOW OR IN THE FUTURE.

Onsite: This role is categorized as onsite. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Flint Engine on a full-time basis.

The Role:

Production Group Leaders:

As a Production Group Leader, you will be responsible for leading a group of employees to develop business processes, manage production operations and foster an atmosphere of teamwork and cooperation.

Quality Group/Global Supply Chain (GSC) Leaders:

As a Quality Group Leader or GSC Group Leader, you will be responsible for leading a group of technical personnel engaged in problem solving, inspection, quality control, quality assurance and GM Built-in-Quality activities.

Both roles require you to consistently administer National and Local Agreement between General Motors and the United Auto Workers Union. The work is of a technical nature and requires you to use independent judgment within the limits of Global Manufacturing Systems, focusing on Safety, People, Quality, Responsiveness, Cost, and Environment (SPQRCE).

Selected candidates will have the opportunity to learn new skills as well as influencing the development of manufacturing processes to support this historical and game-changing progression to electric and autonomous vehicles.

What You'll Do (Responsibilities):

  • Read and react to the manufacturing daily plan in the moment
  • Manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities
  • The ability to manage change and navigate ambiguity
  • Drive accountability through people and processes which may require difficult conversations in a unionized environment.
  • Demonstrate a high level of interpersonal skills and work effectively with all levels of the organization.
  • Demonstrate a high analytical ability to solve complex problems


Possess good physical stamina and coordination. Specific physical requirements of the position include the ability to:

  • Walk and stand for prolonged periods of time.
  • Read standardized work instructions, operate machines and tools, and perform quality inspections.
  • Promptly detect and respond to safety instructions, alarms, and signals.
  • Wear personal protective equipment, for example: safety glasses, gloves, hats, ear plugs, and safety shoes.
  • Work in a loud manufacturing environment that is not climate controlled (conditions can be hot or cold).
  • Frequently and repetitively:
    • Bend, twist, kneel, crouch and reach to perform work.
    • Lift or carry materials weighing up to 15 pounds and periodically carry or lift materials weighing up to 40 lbs.
    • Occasionally sit, climb (including ladders and lifts) and drive vehicles and equipment.


Additional Job Description

Your Skills and Abilities (Required Qualifications):

  • One year of direct supervisory experience or at least 5 months as an internal GM per diem group leader
  • Ability to coordinate, manage, address performance concerns, and lead people in a fast-paced environment
  • Ability to solve complex problems and work in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to manage conflict and make decisions in ambiguous fast-paced environment
  • Basic computer proficiency (i.e. Microsoft Word, typing, email etc.)
  • Must be willing to work weekends and rotating shifts


What Can Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications):

  • 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


This job is not eligible for relocation benefits. Any relocation costs would be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

About GM

Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all.

Why Join Us

We aspire to be the most inclusive company in the world. We believe we all must make a choice every day – individually and collectively – to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Our Work Appropriately philosophy supports our foundation of inclusion and provides employees the flexibility to work where they can have the greatest impact on achieving our goals, dependent on role needs. Every day, we want every employee, no matter their background, ethnicity, preferences, or location, to feel they belong to one General Motors team.

Benefits Overview

The goal of the General Motors total rewards program is to support the health and well-being of you and your family. Our comprehensive compensation plan incudes, the following benefits, in addition to many others:

  • Paid time off including vacation days, holidays, and parental leave for mothers, fathers and adoptive parents;
  • Healthcare (including a triple tax advantaged health savings account and wellness incentive), dental, vision and life insurance plans to cover you and your family;
  • Company and matching contributions to 401K savings plan to help you save for retirement;
  • Global recognition program for peers and leaders to recognize and be recognized for results and behaviors that reflect our company values;
  • Tuition assistance and student loan refinancing;
  • Discount on GM vehicles for you, your family and friends.


Diversity Information

General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that workforce diversity creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers. We understand and embrace the variety through which people gain experiences whether through professional, personal, educational, or volunteer opportunities. GM is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications and apply for any positions that match your skills and capabilities.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statements

GM is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. GM is committed to providing a work environment free from unlawful discrimination and advancing equal employment opportunities for all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, all practices and decisions relating to terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment are made without regard to an individual's protected characteristics. For purposes of this policy, “protected characteristics" include an individual's actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression, sexual orientation, weight, height, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us at [email protected] or call us at 800-865-7580. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.

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