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Entry Level Manufacturing Group Leader - Production - Bedford

General Motors Company · 🇺🇸 Bedford, Indiana, United States of America

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One solid signal, not two — worth applying, and worth asking about sponsorship early.

  • Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 606 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 267 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
  • The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
  • No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
  • What General Motors Company paid sponsored hires in similar roles35 certified filings for “Manufacturing Engineer” (Industrial Engineers) in MI: $123k–$139k, median $132k. Most were filed at wage level IV (77%) — 4 lottery entries, ≈61% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).
  • Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.

US H-1B: cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level — Level I gets 1 entry, Level IV gets 4 (DHS projected selection odds ≈15% at Level I to ≈61% at Level IV). Universities and non-profit research employers are cap-exempt. The $100,000 fee for new petitions from abroad is currently blocked by a court order (appeal pending).

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606 H-1B filings certified since Oct 2025

The US Department of Labor certified 606 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 267 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).

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About the role

Job Description If you are a current employee of General Motors working in a per diem, hourly, or regular salaried role,  you must apply through the internal careers page. Please navigate to  https://workday.gm.com and search for GM Find Jobs. 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. 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.  Selected candidates will gain the chance to develop new skills while contributing to the advancement of manufacturing processes, with opportunities to grow into expanded leadership roles and responsibilities over time. 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): • Experience in process engineering • Understanding of automotive manufacturing processes and production flow • Understanding of traceability requirements and data collection for commodities in assigned area • Experience supervising employees in a union environment This job is not eligible for relocation benefits. Any relocation costs would be the responsibility of the selected candidate. GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply for this role if you will need GM immigration sponsorship now or in the future. This includes direct company sponsorship, entry of GM as the immigration employer of record on a government form, and any work authorization requi

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Source: Employer career site (Workday) First seen: 2026-09-03 Last confirmed: 2026-10-02 How our data works → Report this job

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