Manufacturing Group Leader - Maintenance - Wentzville

General Motors Company; Wentzville (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

General Motors is seeking a Maintenance Group Leader in Wentzville, MO to guide a team of skilled hourly workers in troubleshooting and maintaining complex equipment. The role emphasizes safety, quality, and efficient operations within a SPQRCE framework, with opportunities to advance as electric and autonomous vehicle initiatives scale.

The successful candidate will manage multiple priorities, enforce standards, and collaborate across functions to uphold productivity, safety, and cost controls

Qualifications

• At least 1 year direct supervisory experience.
• Experience solving complex problems in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to manage conflicts.
• Experience leading people and addressing performance concerns.
• Demonstrate strong analytical problem-solving abilities.
• Basic computer skills (Word, email).
• Willingness to work mandatory overtime and rotating shifts.
• Must be 18 years or older.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and respond to the daily manufacturing plan, adjusting operations as needed.
• Manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities.
• Drive accountability through people and processes, including difficult conversations.
• Conduct checks and tests and evaluate results.
• Proactively propose solutions to operational or technical issues.
• Perform preventative maintenance and diagnose equipment malfunctions.
• Maintain productivity and quality aligned with standards.
• Implement safety, housekeeping, and corporate policies.
• Collaborate with teams outside the work group.
• Supervise labor, inventory, and machinery use.
• Plan and execute actions to complete jobs and projects.

Skills

Team supervision

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Conflict management

Performance management

Analytical ability

Computer basics

Overtime willingness

Rotating shifts

Age 18+

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

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

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 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.)
• May be required to work mandatory overtime, which includes extended hours, weekends, and holidays as dictated by business demands
• Must be willing to work rotating shifts
• 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
• Experience supervising employees in a union environment
• Knowledge of timekeeping systems
• Experience reading and understanding electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic blueprints

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).

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