Body Shop Maintenance Planner

General Motors•Lake Orion, MI

8d•Onsite

About The Position

This job may be eligible for relocation benefits. GM DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATION-RELATED SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE. Onsite: This role is categorized as onsite. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Orion, MI on a full-time basis. The Maintenance Planner supports a technical maintenance team across multiple shifts, supporting operational readiness, equipment reliability, and strategic improvements. This role is responsible for coordinating skilled trades, managing change initiatives, and driving process improvements aligned with GM’s Business Plan Deployment (BPD) framework. The planner plays a key role in cross-functional collaboration, compliance, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in automotive manufacturing and maintenance operations.
Proven leadership in managing unionized skilled trades teams and salaried staff.
Strong background in change management, team building, and business planning.
Experience with OSHA-regulated standards and environmental compliance.
Skilled in project management, vendor coordination, and budget control.
Proficiency in Lean Manufacturing, BPD, and process improvement methodologies.

Nice To Haves

Experience leading maintenance strategy transitions and technology upgrades.
Track record of improving labor-management relationships and team engagement.
Strong negotiation skills with union leadership and external vendors.
Ability to align cross-functional stakeholders and drive strategic initiatives.
Deep understanding of GM systems, standards, and manufacturing culture.
Passion for continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

Manage technical and operational changes through multiple model year changeovers and maintenance downtimes.
Develop weekend and holiday work activities aligning with the overall shop strategy.
Represent General Assembly as the Environmental Champion and Workplace Safety System Champion.
Coordinate and lead the Doc. 152 Program to support supplemental skilled trades manpower.
Drive process improvements using BPD, Lean principles, and KPI-driven visual management systems.
Lead cross-functional initiatives to improve uptime, efficiency, and labor utilization.
Develop and execute business plans aligned with plant goals.
Mentor and develop skilled trades and salaried employees through structured training and coaching.
Manage represented employees in compliance with CBAs and labor relations best practices.
Negotiate with union leadership and vendors to resolve issues and secure favorable outcomes.
Lead complex maintenance and engineering projects from planning to execution.