General Motors-posted 28 days ago
Full-time • Mid Level
Onsite • Flint, MI
5,001-10,000 employees
Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

We are seeking a self-motivated, innovation-minded leader with a strong technical background and a proven record of driving operational excellence. As a General Assembly Technical 8 - Shift Leader, you will oversee multiple areas of our plant by managing maintenance and repair activities while leading a diverse team of maintenance professionals, production leaders, and technical support staff. This role is vital for ensuring General Assembly readiness by delivering creative problem-solving, decisive decision-making, and rigorous adherence to GM's core principles of Safety, People, Quality, Responsiveness, Cost, and Environment (SPQRCE).

  • Lead Operations: Oversee the maintenance and repair of plant equipment and facilities, ensuring continuous production and high reliability.
  • Team Coordination: Direct and coordinate cross-functional teams-including maintenance personnel, group leaders, and technical experts-to implement effective operational strategies.
  • Project Management: Develop, plan, and manage project requirements and schedules, ensuring timely execution and quality outcomes.
  • Policy Enforcement: Execute divisional and corporate policies, including safety protocols, local and national labor agreements, and quality standards.
  • Dynamic Decision-Making: Balance production output, preventive maintenance, and cost controls while navigating the challenges of advanced automation, new launch activities, and unionized workforce dynamics.
  • Mentorship: Mentor, train, and develop team members to continuously enhance technical skills and leadership capabilities.
  • Experience: A minimum of 5 years in manufacturing maintenance or plant operations within an automotive environment, with demonstrable leadership in managing cross-functional teams.
  • Technical Expertise: Strong background in assembly operations, including automation, fastening, sealing, and vision or measurement systems.
  • Project & Budget Management: Proven skills in maintenance planning, project management, and budgeting to drive operational success.
  • Communication: Excellent interpersonal and conflict-resolution skills, ensuring effective collaboration and adherence to safety standards.
  • Compliance: Familiarity with and proven enforcement of local and national labor agreements and safety protocols.
  • Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Industrial Management, or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
  • Advanced Automation: Experience with cutting-edge digital manufacturing tools and automated systems specific to assembly operations.
  • Dual Accountability: Demonstrated success in balancing production and maintenance functions, making rapid, data-driven decisions during complex operational shifts.
  • Unionized Environment: Proven track record working within unionized settings, with strong skills in labor relations and collaborative negotiation.
  • Process Innovation: Expertise in synthesizing complex technical and operational data to facilitate effective process improvements during high-stakes product launches.
  • Specialized Training: Advanced certifications or specialized training in automotive maintenance or body shop operations including AMRs/AFTs and Bin Picking Applications.
  • From day one, we're looking out for your well-being-at work and at home-so you can focus on realizing your ambitions. Learn how GM supports a rewarding career that rewards you personally by visiting Total Rewards resources.
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