Sponsorship: GM DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATION-RELATED SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE. DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU WILL NEED GM IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP NOW OR IN THE FUTURE. THIS INCLUDES DIRECT COMPANY SPONSORSHIP, ENTRY OF GM AS THE IMMIGRATION EMPLOYER OF RECORD ON A GOVERNMENT FORM, AND ANY WORK AUTHORIZATION REQUIRING A WRITTEN SUBMISSION OR OTHER IMMIGRATION SUPPORT FROM THE COMPANY (e.g., H-1B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc.)
Onsite: This role is categorized as onsite. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to the facility on a full-time basis.
The Role:
The Technical Shift Leader will supervise a group of employees (salaried and potentially hourly employees). This position will lead the maintenance and repair of plant equipment and facilities. Work requires the ability to make decisions based on established procedure. Work is of a technical nature using independent judgment within the limits of GMS, focusing on Safety, People, Quality, Responsiveness, Cost, and Environment (SPQRCE). This position will primarily be on day shift for the foreseeable future.
What You'll Do (Responsibilities):
- Lead the maintenance and repair of plant equipment and facilities
- Sets strategy and implements solutions to problems and sets schedule and quality requirements
- Complies with the terms of local and national labor agreements
- Implements divisional and corporate policies, safety and good housekeeping practices
- Frequent collaboration with others outside of the work group
- Communicates with plant and staffs
- Responsible for the effective use of personnel, material and equipment
- Leads in the selection of new employees. Trains, develops and evaluates employees
- Establishes a course of action to accomplish completion of the job and/or project and proven ability to manage multiple and significantly complex projects and assignments with the highest level of autonomy and accountability for results
- Demonstrates initiative by reaching beyond work assigned to improve output and/or help others
- Validated ability in project management skills and ability to teach others and shown desire and ability to manage/coach performance of direct reports
- Responsible for creating budgets and forecasts within assigned area
- Obtains a deep knowledge and ability to implement GMS principles.
Your Skills and Abilities (Required Qualifications):
- Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent Experience
- 6+ years of experience in maintenance or engineering field
- Prior leadership experience (salaried or hourly)
- Strong knowledge of electrical or mechanical systems (Robotics, Electricity and PLCs, Servos, Mechanical Drives, Tooling and Vision Systems)
- Working knowledge of process equipment operations, sequence, error proofing and diagnostic capabilities
- Ability to multitask and work with others in a highly flexible environment
- Ability to work any shift and overtime as needed
What Can Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications):
- 8+ years of experience in maintenance or engineering field
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Business Administration
- Process engineering experience
- Execution experience
This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.
