Shift Leader Maintenance

General Motors of Canada; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

General Motors is seeking a Leader in Maintenance to supervise operations and repair of plant equipment at the Factory Zero location in Detroit. This full-time role requires strong leadership and technical decision-making skills, overseeing maintenance activities and ensuring compliance with safety and operational standards. Ideal candidates possess a Bachelor's degree and have experience in manufacturing and leadership roles.

Benefits

Relocation benefits may be available

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience working in a manufacturing environment.
• 1+ years of leadership/supervisor experience.
• Must be able to work a rotating shift and overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a small to medium group of salaried maintenance Group Leaders.
• Conduct checks and tests on plant equipment.
• Responsible for preventative maintenance and diagnosis of equipment malfunctions.

Skills

Decision-making

Technical judgment

Collaboration

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Job Description

On-site: This role is categorized as onsite. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to the Factory Zero location on a full-time basis.

The Role:

As a Leader in Maintenance, you will be responsible for the supervision of salaried employees responsible for operations, maintenance and repair of plant equipment. Work requires the ability to make decisions based on established procedure. Work is of a technical nature using independent judgment within the limits of GMS; focusing on Safety, People, Quality, Responsiveness, Cost, and Environment (SPQRCE). Use of independent judgement. Responsible for training others.

What You'll Do:

In this role, you will oversee a small to medium group of salaried maintenance Group Leaders. Leads the maintenance and repair of plant equipment and facilities aligned with standard GM maintenance systems. You will conduct appropriate checks and tests and communicates evaluation of results. Responsible for preventative maintenance and diagnosis of equipment malfunctions, recommends solutions to problems, and meets schedule and quality requirements in addition to the following responsibilities.

• Complies with the terms of local and national labor agreements
• Implements divisional and corporate policies
• Implements safety and good housekeeping practices
• Frequent contact and collaboration with others outside of the work group
• Responsible for the effective use of personnel, material and equipment
• Participates in the selection of new employees
• Trains, develops and evaluates employees
• Establishes a course of action to accomplish completion of the job and/or project
• Leads technical guidance for complex and unusual plant operations or projects
• Assists in the development of budgets and forecasts within assigned area
• Obtains a deep knowledge and ability to implement GMS principles

Additional Job Description

Your Skills and Abilities (Required Qualifications):

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• 3+ years of experience working in a manufacturing environment
• 1+ years of leadership/supervisor experience
• Must be able to work a rotating shift, as needed
• Must be able to work overtime or weekends, as needed

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

• Engineering Degree preferred
• Maintenance experience preferred
• Maximo experience preferred
• Kronos experience preferred

Sponsorship: GM DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATION-RELATED SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE. DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU WILL NEED GM IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP (e.g., H-1B, TN, STEM OPT, etc.) NOW OR IN THE FUTURE.

This position may be eligible for relocation benefits.

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