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Production Group Leader

Optimal Inc.
Wentzville, MO Contractor
POSTED ON 6/13/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/10/2026

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.

  • 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).
  • Read and react to the manufacturing daily plan in the moment
  • Manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities
  • Possess the experience 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:
  • 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 XDFSS Certification
    Preferred Lean Manufacturing experience
    Knowledge of timekeeping systems

1st shift 6am-2:30pm

2nd shift 2pm-10:30pm

3rd shift 10pm-6:30am

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