Manufacturing Group Leader - Temporary Summer Help

Other Jobs To Apply

No other job posts for this day.

Are you looking for a dynamic and rewarding way to spend your summer? We have the perfect opportunity for you!

This is a full-time, temporary, on-site position at General Motors for the summer of 2026. The position will be no longer than a 3-month period beginning as early as May 2026.

In this role, you may have the opportunity to assist in managing multiple work teams in a fast paced, high volume manufacturing environment.  You will be responsible for coordinating and leading daily team activities to achieve business metrics using GM tools and processes as it relates to material flow.  You may also be called upon to help with miscellaneous projects as required by the team.

The Role:

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Entry-Level Group Leader to join our manufacturing team. This role supports production operations with a strong focus on quality, process control, and continuous improvement. 

What You'll Do (Responsibilities):

  • Analyze and respond promptly to the manufacturing daily plan, making necessary adjustments to operations as required
  • Manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities
  • Oversee production, inspection, and GM Built-in-Quality initiatives
  • Apply independent judgment within Global Manufacturing Systems, emphasizing Safety, People, Quality, Responsiveness, Cost, and Environment (SPQRCE).
  • Drive accountability through people and processes which may require difficult conversations

Specific physical requirements of the position include the ability to:

  • Work in a loud manufacturing environment that may not be climate controlled (conditions can be hot or cold)
  • Possess good physical stamina and coordination to frequently and repetitively:
    • Bend, twist, kneel, crouch and reach to perform work
    • Lift or carry materials weighing up to 15 lbs. and periodically carry or lift materials weighing up to 40 lbs.
    • Walk and stand for prolonged periods of time
    • Occasionally sit, climb (including ladders and lifts) and drive vehicles and equipment
  • 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

Your Skills and Abilities (Required Qualifications):

  • 18+ years old
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Must be able and willing to work rotating shifts, weekends, and overtime when required
  • Satisfactorily complete drug testing and a background check
  • Proficiency to listen, read, follow work and safety instructions
  • Ability to solve complex problems and work in a fast-paced environment and make decisions in ambiguous fast-paced environment
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to manage conflict effectively
  • Basic computer proficiency (i.e., Microsoft applications, typing, email, etc.)

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

  • Understanding of automotive manufacturing processes and production flow
  • Experience supervising employees in a union environment
  • Understanding of traceability requirements and data collection for commodities in assigned area

Compensation:

The compensation information is a good faith estimate only. It is based on what a successful applicant might be paid in accordance with applicable state laws. The actual base salary a successful candidate will be offered within this range will vary based on factors relevant to the position, as well as geography of the selected candidate.


       • The salary range for this role is $53,400.00 and $81,800.00. The actual base salary a successful candidate will be offered within this range will vary based on factors relevant to the position.

Back to blog

Common Interview Questions And Answers

1. HOW DO YOU PLAN YOUR DAY?

This is what this question poses: When do you focus and start working seriously? What are the hours you work optimally? Are you a night owl? A morning bird? Remote teams can be made up of people working on different shifts and around the world, so you won't necessarily be stuck in the 9-5 schedule if it's not for you...

2. HOW DO YOU USE THE DIFFERENT COMMUNICATION TOOLS IN DIFFERENT SITUATIONS?

When you're working on a remote team, there's no way to chat in the hallway between meetings or catch up on the latest project during an office carpool. Therefore, virtual communication will be absolutely essential to get your work done...

3. WHAT IS "WORKING REMOTE" REALLY FOR YOU?

Many people want to work remotely because of the flexibility it allows. You can work anywhere and at any time of the day...

4. WHAT DO YOU NEED IN YOUR PHYSICAL WORKSPACE TO SUCCEED IN YOUR WORK?

With this question, companies are looking to see what equipment they may need to provide you with and to verify how aware you are of what remote working could mean for you physically and logistically...

5. HOW DO YOU PROCESS INFORMATION?

Several years ago, I was working in a team to plan a big event. My supervisor made us all work as a team before the big day. One of our activities has been to find out how each of us processes information...

6. HOW DO YOU MANAGE THE CALENDAR AND THE PROGRAM? WHICH APPLICATIONS / SYSTEM DO YOU USE?

Or you may receive even more specific questions, such as: What's on your calendar? Do you plan blocks of time to do certain types of work? Do you have an open calendar that everyone can see?...

7. HOW DO YOU ORGANIZE FILES, LINKS, AND TABS ON YOUR COMPUTER?

Just like your schedule, how you track files and other information is very important. After all, everything is digital!...

8. HOW TO PRIORITIZE WORK?

The day I watched Marie Forleo's film separating the important from the urgent, my life changed. Not all remote jobs start fast, but most of them are...

9. HOW DO YOU PREPARE FOR A MEETING AND PREPARE A MEETING? WHAT DO YOU SEE HAPPENING DURING THE MEETING?

Just as communication is essential when working remotely, so is organization. Because you won't have those opportunities in the elevator or a casual conversation in the lunchroom, you should take advantage of the little time you have in a video or phone conference...

10. HOW DO YOU USE TECHNOLOGY ON A DAILY BASIS, IN YOUR WORK AND FOR YOUR PLEASURE?

This is a great question because it shows your comfort level with technology, which is very important for a remote worker because you will be working with technology over time...