Manufacturing Group Leader - Maintenance - Flint Assembly - Level 5

General Motors; Flint (MI); On-site; USD 53,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

GM vehicle discounts

Retirement plan

Paid vacation & holidays

Tuition assistance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

General Motors in Michigan is seeking an Entry-Level Group Leader to support maintenance operations on the manufacturing floor. You will troubleshoot, repair, and perform preventative maintenance on equipment while following SPQRCE objectives and UAW guidelines.

The role emphasizes driving accountability, collaborating with teams, and implementing safety practices. You will manage multiple tasks, run tests, and help prioritize critical jobs to keep production on schedule.

Qualifications

• Experience solving complex problems in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively.
• Demonstrate a high analytical ability to solve problems and make decisions.
• Basic computer proficiency (Word, email, typing).
• Willing to work rotating shifts and weekends to meet production demands.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and respond promptly to the manufacturing daily plan and adjust operations as needed.
• Manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities.
• Drive accountability through people and processes, including difficult conversations.
• Perform checks and tests and communicate results.
• Proactively offer solutions to operational or technical issues.
• Conduct preventative maintenance and diagnose equipment malfunctions.

Skills

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Analytical thinking

Time management

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Typing

Email

Job description

Job Description

The Role:

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Entry-Level Group Leader to join our manufacturing team. The Maintenance Group Leader is responsible for supporting maintenance operations through hands‑on troubleshooting, repair, and preventative maintenance of manufacturing equipment and processes. This role applies technical knowledge to maintain safe, efficient, and reliable operations while working within the National and Local UAW Agreements. The position operates within the Global Manufacturing Systems framework and supports Safety, People, Quality, Responsiveness, Cost, and Environment (SPQRCE) objectives through collaboration, problem‑solving, 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
• Drive accountability through people and processes which may require difficult conversations
• Conduct appropriate checks and tests, and communicate evaluation of results
• Proactively offers solutions to operational or technical issues
• Perform preventative maintenance and diagnosis of equipment malfunctions
• Maintains productivity and quality in line with organizational standards
• Implement divisional and corporate policies and safety and good housekeeping practices
• Maintain frequent contact and collaboration with others outside of the work group
• Supervises the efficient use of labor, inventory, and machinery
• Establish a course of action to accomplish completion of the job and/or project
• Collaborate with the team to identify bottlenecks, prioritize critical jobs, and develop actionable improvement plans; lead implementation efforts

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:
• 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):

• Experience solving complex problems and working in a fast‑paced environment
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Demonstrate a high analytical ability to solve complex problems
• Basic computer proficiency (i.e., Microsoft Word, typing, email, etc.)
• Must be willing to work rotating shifts
• Must be available and willing to regularly work weekends to meet production demands, including approximately two weekends per month
• 18 years of age or older
• High School Diploma or equivalent

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

• Journeyperson certification or a technical or engineering degree - completed or currently in progress
• Strong critical thinking and analytical skills
• Experience working on multiple projects simultaneously
• Willingness to ask questions, take initiative and be resourceful
• High level of integrity, ability to deal with ambiguity, self-directed
• Experience collaborating across multiple functions within a manufacturing setting
• Experience reading and understanding electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic blueprints

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. Bonus Potential: An incentive pay program offers payouts based on company performance, job level, and individual performance. Benefits: GM offers a variety of health and wellbeing benefit programs. Benefit options include medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement savings plan, sickness and accident benefits, life insurance, paid vacation & holidays, tuition assistance programs, employee assistance program, GM vehicle discounts and more.

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., H1‑B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J‑1, etc). 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.

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