Manufacturing Group Leader - Maintenance - Grand Rapids

General Motors; Wyoming (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

General Motors in Michigan is seeking a Maintenance Group Leader to supervise a team of hourly workers in troubleshooting and repairing complex equipment, applying safety, quality and cost standards. The role emphasizes planning, problem solving, and compliance with safety and company policies.

The position requires rotating shifts and weekend work, onsite reporting to a designated GM facility with opportunities to advance skills and contribute to the shift toward electric and autonomous vehicle

Qualifications

• Experience supervising a team of hourly workers.
• Ability to read electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic blueprints.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Good interpersonal skills and conflict-management experience.
• Proven ability to lead, manage performance, and drive safety.
• Proficient with basic computer tools (Word/Email).
• Willing to work rotating shifts and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Lead a group of hourly workers in troubleshooting and repair tasks.
• Analyze daily production plans and adjust operations as needed.
• Ensure safety, quality, cost, and environmental standards.
• Perform preventative maintenance and equipment diagnostics.
• Maintain labor, inventory, and equipment efficiency.
• Collaborate across functions to implement policies.

Skills

Team supervision

Blueprints reading

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Conflict management

Performance management

Analytical thinking

Rotating shifts

Weekend availability

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Email

Job description

The Maintenance Group Leader will be responsible for leading a group of skilled, hourly workers to troubleshoot and repair complex equipment and processes. This position requires the ongoing application and enforcement of the National and Local UAW Agreements. Candidates must possess technical expertise to oversee and support maintenance operations, exercising independent judgment within the framework of Global Manufacturing Systems, with a focus on Safety, People, Quality, Responsiveness, Cost, and Environment (SPQRCE).

Selected candidates will gain the chance to develop new skills while contributing to the advancement of manufacturing processes that support the groundbreaking shift toward electric and autonomous vehicles.

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

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):

• One year of direct team supervisory experience or at least 5 months as an internal GM per diem group leader
• Experience reading and understanding electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic blueprints
• Experience solving complex problems and working in a fast-paced environment
• Strong interpersonal skills, experience managing conflict and decision making
• Experience managing, leading people, and addressing performance concerns
• 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):

• 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

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.