Production Shift Leader

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day manufacturing operations to support daily production requirements and operational stability
• Drive a strong safety culture through floor presence, hazard identification, and adherence to safety processes
• Coach and lead team members and group leaders to improve engagement, accountability, and performance
• Respond to production, quality, and people issues in real time
• Support quality execution through audits, defect reviews, and corrective action follow-up
• Monitor key performance indicators and take action to address gaps in safety, quality, and cost
• Partner cross-functionally with engineering, quality, maintenance, and HR to resolve issues
• Manage staffing, attendance, overtime, and team communication processes

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and/or equivalent manufacturing leadership experience
• Experience leading teams in a manufacturing environment
• Demonstrated ability to lead in a fast-paced, high-accountability production setting
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and team-building skills
• Proven problem-solving ability with a focus on root cause identification
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and standard manufacturing business systems
• Ability to work off-shift, weekends, and overtime as required

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in automotive manufacturing
• Experience with standardized work, layered audits, and continuous improvement systems
• Experience leading quality containment and defect reduction processes
• Familiarity with labor relations practices and workforce planning
• Demonstrated success in developing people and leading through change

About the Company

General Motors is leading the change to make our world better, safer, and more equitable through our actions. Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions, and Zero Congestion, driven by a diverse team of passionate professionals in engineering, technology, and design.