Manufacturing Group Leader - Maintenance - Wentzville

General Motors; Wentzville (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive company is looking for a Group Leader for its manufacturing operations in Wentzville, Missouri. The successful candidate will oversee and manage skilled workers, ensuring efficient maintenance procedures while contributing to the shift toward electric and autonomous vehicles. This role emphasizes technical expertise, problem-solving, and a commitment to safety in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to troubleshoot and repair complex equipment.
• Experience with safety standards and practices.
• Ability to manage and lead skilled workers.

Responsibilities

• Lead a group of skilled hourly workers in maintenance operations.
• Analyze daily manufacturing plans and make necessary operational adjustments.
• Drive accountability through management of people and processes.

Skills

Technical expertise

Leadership

Problem-solving

Safety compliance

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.

Onsite: This role is categorized as onsite. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Wentzville, Missouri on a full-time basis.

The Role:

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