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The General Motors Manufacturing Group is seeking to identify highly motivated and qualified individuals for current and potential future opportunities as a Group Leader. In anticipation of these openings becoming available, we welcome you to apply so we can begin the pre-screening and interview process.
Onsite: This role is categorized as onsite. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Saginaw, Michigan on a full-time basis.
The Role:
The Maintenance Group Leader will be responsible for leading a group of skilled, hourly workers to troubleshoot and repair complex equipment and processes. This position requires the ongoing application and enforcement of the National and Local UAW Agreements. Candidates must possess technical expertise to oversee and support maintenance operations, exercising independent judgment within the framework of Global Manufacturing Systems, with a focus on Safety, People, Quality, Responsiveness, Cost, and Environment (SPQRCE)
What You'll Do (Responsibilities):
- Analyze and respond promptly to the manufacturing daily plan, making necessary adjustments to operations as required
- Manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities
- Drive accountability through people and processes which may require difficult conversations
- Conduct appropriate checks and tests, and communicate evaluation of results
- Proactively offers solutions to operational or technical issues
- Perform preventative maintenance and diagnosis of equipment malfunctions
- Maintains productivity and quality in line with organizational standards
- Implement divisional and corporate policies and safety and good housekeeping practices
- Maintain frequent contact and collaboration with others outside of the work group
- Supervises the efficient use of labor, inventory, and machinery
- Establish a course of action to accomplish completion of the job and/or project
Specific physical requirements of the position include the ability to:
- Work in a loud manufacturing environment that may not be climate controlled (conditions can be hot or cold)
- Possess good physical stamina and coordination to frequently and repetitively:
- Bend, twist, kneel, crouch and reach to perform work
- Lift or carry materials weighing up to 15 lbs. and periodically carry or lift materials weighing up to 40 lbs.
- Walk and stand for prolonged periods of time
- Occasionally sit, climb (including ladders and lifts) and drive vehicles and equipment
- Read standardized work instructions, operate machines and tools, and perform quality inspections
- Promptly detect and respond to safety instructions, alarms, and signals
- Wear personal protective equipment, for example: safety glasses, gloves, hats, ear plugs, and safety shoes
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 solving complex problems and working in a fast-paced environment
- Strong interpersonal skills, experience managing conflict and decision making
- Experience managing, leading people, and addressing performance concerns
- Demonstrate a high analytical ability to solve complex problems
- Basic computer proficiency (i.e., Microsoft Word, typing, email, etc.)
- Must be willing to work rotating shifts
- Must be available and willing to regularly work weekends to meet production demands, including approximately two weekends per month
- 18 years of age or older
- High School Diploma or equivalent
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
- High level of integrity, ability to deal with ambiguity, self-directed
- Experience collaborating across multiple functions within a manufacturing setting
