Manufacturing Group Leader - Maintenance - Orion

General Motors - Orion charter Township, MI

Full-time - Mid Level

Orion charter Township, MI

Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

About the position

The Maintenance Group Leader at General Motors is responsible for leading a team of skilled employees in troubleshooting and repairing complex equipment and processes. This role emphasizes adherence to safety, quality, and environmental standards while managing a fast-paced work environment. The position offers opportunities for skill development and involvement in the transition to electric and autonomous vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Read and react to the manufacturing daily plan in the moment
• Manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities
• Drive accountability through people and processes, requiring difficult conversations in a unionized environment
• Demonstrate high interpersonal skills and work effectively with all levels of the organization
• Solve complex problems and conduct appropriate checks and tests, communicating evaluation of results
• Recommend solutions to problems and ensure preventative maintenance and diagnosis of equipment malfunctions
• Meet schedule and quality requirements while complying with local and national labor agreements
• Implement divisional and corporate policies and safety practices
• Maintain frequent contact and collaboration with others outside of the work group
• Effectively use personnel, material, and equipment to accomplish job completion

Requirements

• 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, and addressing performance concerns in a fast-paced environment
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Basic computer proficiency (i.e. Microsoft Word, typing, email etc.)
• Willingness to work weekends and rotating shifts

Nice-to-haves

• 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 and ability to deal with ambiguity
• Experience working cross-functionally with Engineering and Manufacturing Teams

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance
• Retirement savings plan
• Paid time off
• Employee discounts
• Professional development opportunities