Group Leader - Machining

Job Description

As a group leader, you will be supervising between 20-50 UAW employees. You’ll be responsible for overseeing the quality control processes, managing production bottlenecks, and ensuring the efficient operation of the assembly line. This role would involve conducting quality checks, managing constraints, overseeing preventative maintenance, and leading the team in safety and operational meetings. Additional Responsibilities –  Conduct regular quality checks to ensure the production process is consistently creating products that meet or exceed quality standards.  Monitor the flow of parts through the production line and identify bottlenecks or constraints.  Assess how many parts are going into and coming out of the constrained processes, ensuring smooth and continuous flow.  Collaborate with the team to mitigate constraints and improve throughput efficiency.  Provide detailed end-of-shift reports, summarizing production metrics, quality issues, and any operational concerns.  Administer or oversee preventative maintenance tasks to ensure the smooth functioning of production equipment and reduce downtime.  Lead or assist with scheduling and executing preventative maintenance activities on production equipment.  Lead daily or weekly team meetings to review production goals, safety updates, and operational concerns.  Champion safety practices within the team, ensuring that all workers are following company protocols and maintaining a safe work environment.  Provide training, guidance, and support to the production team as needed to foster a collaborative and efficient work environment.

Compensation: $30-40/hour Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education. Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.

Skills and Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• 3+ years of supervisory experience within the automotive industry
• Prior experience overseeing UAW represented employees
• Experience with employee scheduling, attendance tracking, and labor management processes within a manufacturing environment
• Strong communication and leadership skills, with the ability to effectively lead teams, drive performance, and collaborate cross-functionally with various departments
• Bachelor’s Degree
• Prior experience working at General Motors, with strong internal references and a proven track record of success within the organization
• Experience utilizing workforce management and timekeeping systems such as Kronos or UKG

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to [email protected].