Manufacturing Group Leader - Maintenance - Pontiac

General Motors

3.5

(60)

Pontiac, MI

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    Position summary

    • on a full-time basis.

    The Role:

    Maintenance Group Leaders:

    The Maintenance Group Leader will be responsible for leading a group of Skilled employees to troubleshoot and repair complex equipment and processes.

    This role requires you to consistently administer National and Local Agreement between General Motors and the United Auto Workers Union. The work is of a technical nature and requires you to use independent judgment within the limits of Global Manufacturing Systems, focusing on Safety, People, Quality, Responsiveness, Cost, and Environment (SPQRCE).

    Selected candidates will have the opportunity to learn new skills as well as influencing the development of manufacturing processes to support this historical and game-changing progression to electric and autonomous vehicles.

    What You'll Do (Responsibilities):

    • Read and react to the manufacturing daily plan in the moment

    • Manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities

    • Possess the experienc to manage change and navigate ambiguity

    • Drive accountability through people and processes which may require difficult conversations in a unionized environment

    • Demonstrate a high level of interpersonal skills and work effectively with all levels of the organization

    • Demonstrate a high analytical ability to solve complex problems

    • Conduct appropriate checks and tests, and communicate evaluation of results

    • Recommends solutions to problems

    • Responsible for preventative maintenance and diagnosis of equipment malfunctions

    • Meets schedule and quality requirements

    • Complies with the terms of local and national labor agreements

    • Implements divisional and corporate policies and safety and good housekeeping practices

    • Maintain frequent contact and collaboration with others outside of the work group

    • Responsible for the effective use of personnel, material and equipment

    • Establishes a course of action to accomplish completion of the job and/or project

    • Has knowledge and ability to implement GMS principles

    Additional Description

    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 coordinating, managing, addressing performance concerns, and leading people in a fast-paced environment

    • Experience solving complex problems and working in a fast-paced environment

    • Strong interpersonal skills, experience managing conflict and making decisions in an ambiguous, fast-paced environment

    • Basic computer proficiency (i.e. Microsoft Word, typing, email etc.)

    • Must be willing to work weekends and rotating shifts

    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

    • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

    • High level of integrity, ability to deal with ambiguity, self-directed

    • Experience working cross-functionally with Engineering and Manufacturing Teams

    This job is not eligible for relocation benefits. Any relocation costs would be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

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    Why you should apply for a job to General Motors:

  • 52% say women are treated fairly and equally to men
  • 85% say the CEO supports gender diversity
  • Ratings are based on anonymous reviews by Fairygodboss members.
  • Our Work Appropriately philosophy gives employees the flexibility to work where they can have the greatest impact to achieve their goals.
  • Our future is all electric and we aspire to zero tailpipe emissions by 2035.
  • Paid Family Leave provides employees up to 12 weeks of paid time off to support a new child or care for relatives with a health condition.