Manufacturing Group Leader - Maintenance - Wentzville

General Motors•Wentzville, MO

3d•Onsite

About The Position

General Motors is seeking qualified candidates for current and potential future opportunities as a Maintenance Group Leader at its Wentzville, Missouri manufacturing site. The role is onsite and requires reporting to the location full time. The Group Leader leads skilled hourly workers in troubleshooting and repairing complex equipment and processes, applying and enforcing National and Local UAW Agreements, and supporting maintenance operations with independent judgment within Global Manufacturing Systems. The role focuses on Safety, People, Quality, Responsiveness, Cost, and Environment (SPQRCE). Candidates may contribute to manufacturing-process advancements supporting electric and autonomous vehicles. This position may require rotating shifts and mandatory overtime, including extended hours, weekends, and holidays, as dictated by business demands. It is not eligible for relocation benefits. GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role.

Requirements

One year of direct team supervisory experience, or at least five months as an internal GM per diem group leader.
Experience solving complex problems and working in a fast-paced environment.
Strong interpersonal skills, including experience managing conflict and making decisions.
Experience managing and leading people and addressing performance concerns.
High analytical ability to solve complex problems.
Basic computer proficiency, such as Microsoft Word, typing, and email.
Willingness to work mandatory overtime, including extended hours, weekends, and holidays, as business demands dictate.
Willingness to work rotating shifts.
At least 18 years of age.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to work in a loud manufacturing environment that may not be climate controlled and may be hot or cold.
Physical stamina and coordination to frequently bend, twist, kneel, crouch, reach, walk, and stand for prolonged periods.
Ability to lift or carry materials weighing up to 15 pounds and periodically lift or carry materials weighing up to 40 pounds.
Ability to occasionally sit, climb ladders and lifts, and drive vehicles and equipment.
Ability to read standardized work instructions, operate machines and tools, and perform quality inspections.
Ability to promptly detect and respond to safety instructions, alarms, and signals.
Ability to wear personal protective equipment, including safety glasses, gloves, hats, ear plugs, and safety shoes.

Nice To Haves

Strong critical-thinking and analytical skills.
Experience working on multiple projects simultaneously.
Willingness to ask questions, take initiative, and be resourceful.
High integrity, ability to deal with ambiguity, and self-direction.
Experience collaborating across multiple functions within a manufacturing setting.
Experience supervising employees in a union environment.
Knowledge of timekeeping systems.
Experience reading and understanding electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic blueprints.

Responsibilities

Analyze and promptly respond to the manufacturing daily plan, adjusting operations as needed.
Manage multiple tasks and competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Drive accountability through people and processes, including addressing difficult matters through conversations.
Conduct appropriate checks and tests and communicate evaluations of results.
Proactively offer solutions to operational or technical issues.
Perform preventive maintenance and diagnose equipment malfunctions.
Maintain productivity and quality in accordance with organizational standards.
Implement divisional and corporate policies, safety practices, and good housekeeping practices.
Maintain frequent contact and collaborate with people outside the work group.
Supervise efficient use of labor, inventory, and machinery.
Establish a course of action to complete jobs and projects.
Lead skilled hourly workers in troubleshooting and repairing complex equipment and processes.
Apply and enforce National and Local UAW Agreements.