Maintenance Lead

General Motors LLC; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

General Motors LLC in Arlington, TX is seeking a Maintenance Group Leader to oversee a small to medium team of salaried leaders responsible for the maintenance and repair of plant equipment and facilities in a fast-paced production environment. You will coordinate preventative and predictive maintenance, interpret technical docs, lead safety initiatives, and drive continuous improvement across three shifts.

Relocation benefits may be available.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
• Experience managing maintenance activities and hourly personnel.
• Ability to interpret technical documentation and rotate across 3 shifts.

Responsibilities

• Prioritize and coordinate work to support production schedules and minimize downtime.
• Support predictive and preventive maintenance strategies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead maintenance group leaders across 3 shifts.
• Ensure maintenance activities are performed safely and in compliance with GM standards.
• Lead GM S & BPD activities.
• Drive workplace safety system elements and training for the team.

Skills

Maintenance management

Team leadership

Safety compliance

Blueprints & schematics

Shift work flexibility

Travel up to 25%

Education

B.S. in Engineering

Tools

GM GMS

Lean manufacturing

Job description

Job Description

Job Description Sponsorship: 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 REQUIRING A WRITTEN SUBMISSION OR OTHER IMMIGRATION SUPPORT FROM THE COMPANY (e.g., H-1B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc.) Please Note: Onsite - This role is categorized as onsite. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Arlington, TX on a full-time basis. The successful candidate will rotate amongst the three shifts and provide hands-on leadership in a fast-paced production environment.

Relocation: This job may be eligible for relocation benefits. The Role: In this role, you will oversee a small to medium group of salaried maintenance Group Leaders. Leads the maintenance and repair of plant equipment and facilities aligned with standard GM maintenance systems. You will conduct appropriate checks and tests and communicates evaluation of results. Responsible for preventative maintenance and diagnosis of equipment malfunctions, recommends solutions to problems, and meets schedule and quality requirements in addition to the following responsibilities.

What You Will Do (Responsibilities)

• Prioritize and coordinate work assignments to support production schedules and minimize downtime
• Support implementation of predictive and preventive maintenance strategies
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on continuous improvement initiatives
• Prioritize and coordinate work assignments to support production schedules and minimize downtime.
• Ensure all maintenance activities are performed safely and in compliance with GM standards.
• Lead and support GMS & BPD activities.
• Lead a workplace safety system (WSS) element or performance standard (PS).
• Lead training & versatility activities for hourly and salary die and maintenance team.
• Direct supervision of maintenance group leaders across 3 shifts of operation

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

• 3+ years of experience within high-volume manufacturing environment
• 3+ years of experience managing maintenance activities and hourly personnel.
• Strong commitment to safety, quality, and operational excellence.
• Ability to interpret technical documentation (schematics, blueprints, machine manuals).
• Ability to work / rotate through all 3 shifts (1st, 2nd & 3rd).
• Ability to work over-time, weekends, holidays, etc. as needed.
• Ability to travel <25% of the time or higher based on business needs domestically and/or internationally.

What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

• B.S. in Engineering (other technical disciplines may be considered if: 5+ Years direct technical knowledge & experience in manufacturing industry)
• Working knowledge of cost counsel activities
• Prior Manufacturing Engineering or Maintenance assignment & working relationship with UAW leadership and UAW skilled trades.
• Leadership in a manufacturing or maintenance environment
• Familiarity with GM Global Manufacturing System (GMS) and Lean Manufacturing principles

Sponsorship: 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 REQUIRING A WRITTEN SUBMISSION OR OTHER IMMIGRATION SUPPORT FROM THE COMPANY (e.g., H-1B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc.)

Please Note: Onsite - This role is categorized as onsite. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Arlington, TX on a full-time basis. The successful candidate will rotate amongst the three shifts and provide hands‑on leadership in a fast‑paced production environment. Relocation: This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.

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