Maintenance Group Leader

General Motors; St. Catharines; On-site; CAD 76,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health, dental and vision benefits

Life insurance

Pension plan

Job summary

General Motors in St. Catharines is seeking a Maintenance Group Leader to supervise a team of skilled trades. The role focuses on safety, quality, and cost, requiring independent judgment within SPQRCE guidelines. You will help shape manufacturing processes for GM's electric and autonomous vehicle initiatives.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership of a mechanical/electrical trades team.
• Ability to read blueprints and engineering drawings.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Project management and effective communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a group of Mechanical and Electrical CAW trades.
• Foster teamwork, inclusiveness and cooperation on site.
• Contribute to development of manufacturing processes for future vehicles.

Skills

Leadership experience

Blueprint interpretation

Critical thinking

Project management

MS Office proficiency

Education

Engineering degree or college diploma

Tools

SAP

MAXIMO

Job description

Job Description Vacancy Status No: This posting is not for an existing vacancy within the organization and is open to new applications. (New Head Count) AI Disclosure As part of the application process, Artificial Intelligence will be used in the hiring process for this role Onsite - This role is categorized as onsite. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to the St. Catharine's Propulsion facility on a full-time basis.

Maintenance Group Leaders

This is a full-time salaried position located at the General Motors St. Catharines Propulsion facility. As a GEN V Maintenance Group Leader, you will be responsible for supervising a group of Mechanical and Electrical CAW skilled trades in which you foster an atmosphere of teamwork, inclusiveness, and cooperation. You will be an integral part of a team driving GMs future. This 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). Selected candidates will have the opportunity to learn new technical skills as well as influencing the development of manufacturing processes to support this historical and game-changing progression to electric and autonomous vehicles.

Required Skills

• Strong interpersonal skills and leadership experience.
• Must be able to interpret blueprints and engineering drawings.
• High level of critical thinking and analytical ability where problems are complex.
• Proven project management and communication skills.
• Basic computer proficiency (i.e. MS office, excel, word, PowerPoint, SharePoint)etc.) Must be willing to work weekends and off shifts with extended hours Ability to work cross-functionally with Engineering and Manufacturing Teams Knowledge of GMS and BPD processes Successful completion of a University degree or college diploma (engineering preferred)

Preferred Skills

• Knowledge of Continuous Improvement Processes (CIP)
• Proficient in Throughput Improvement Process (TIP)
• Advanced understanding of manufacturing and assembly processes, strong mechanical aptitude
• Experience supervising employees in a union environment
• Experience implementing Built-in-Quality Initiatives
• Engine/transmission manufacturing experience
• Experience with SAP and MAXIMO (preferred)
• Minimum of 1 year of related maintenance experience (preferred)- Responsible for the effective use of personnel, material and equipment Establishes a course of action to accomplish completion of the job and/or project. Has knowledge and ability to implement GMS principles

Compensation

The salary range for this role is $76,100.00 to $114,300.00. The actual base salary a successful candidate will be offered within this range will vary based on factors relevant to the position.

Benefits

• Paid time off including vacation days, holidays, and supplemental benefits for pregnancy, parental and adoption leave.
• Healthcare, dental and vision benefits including health care spending account and wellness incentive.
• Life insurance plans to cover you and your family.
• Company and matching contributions to a Defined Contribution Pension plan to help you save for retirement.
• GM Vehicle Purchase Plan for you and your family.
• THIS JOB IS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR RELOCATIONS 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.
• DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU WILL NEED GM IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP NOW OR IN THE FUTURE.
• THIS role is categorized as onsite. This means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location on a full‑time basis.
• This job is not eligible for relocation benefits. Any relocation costs would be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

About GM

Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all.

Why Join Us

We believe we all must make a choice every day – individually and collectively – to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Every day, we want every employee to feel they belong to one General Motors team.

Non-Discrimination and Equal Employment Opportunities

General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of unlawful discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that providing an inclusive workplace creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers.

We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications for each role and apply for any positions that match their skills and capabilities.

Applicants in the recruitment process may be required, where applicable, to successfully complete a role-related assessment(s) and/or a pre-employment screening prior to beginning employment.

To learn more, visit How we Hire.

Accommodations

General Motors offers opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us or call us at 1-800-865-7580. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.

We are leading the change to make our world better, safer and more equitable for all through our actions and how we behave.

Learn more about: Our Company Our Culture How we hire Our diverse team of employees bring their collective passion for engineering, technology and design to deliver on our vision of a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion. We are looking for adventure‑seekers and imaginative thought leaders to help us transform mobility.

Explore our global locations. We are determined to lead change for the world through technology, ingenuity and harnessing the creativity of our diverse team.

Join us to help lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all by becoming a member of GM’s Talent Community (beamery.com). As a part of our Talent Community, you will receive updates about GM, open roles, career insights and more. Please note that filling out the form below will not add you to our Talent Community automatically; you will need to use the link above.