Manufacturing Maintenance Group Leader

General Motors; 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

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