Manufacturing Group Leader - Production - Wentzville

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 Wentzville 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