Maintenance Manager - GM

The Building Maintenance Manager is responsible for leading all facility maintenance and engineering services within a fast-paced automotive manufacturing environment at GM Wentzville. This role oversees a unionized workforce and ensures safe, efficient, and reliable facility operations in a 24/7 production setting .

The position is accountable for operational performance, client partnership, financial management, and compliance with company, GM, and regulatory standards.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead & Inspire: Manage and develop a unionized maintenance team in a fast-paced 24/7 environment, fostering strong labor relations and driving engagement, accountability, and performance.
• Own Operations: Oversee all facility maintenance (electrical, HVAC, mechanical, plumbing), ensuring reliability through proactive maintenance and rapid troubleshooting.
• Drive Performance: Leverage CMMS and KPIs to reduce downtime, improve efficiency, and support continuous improvement across the plant.
• Partner with Leadership: Act as a trusted partner to GM plant leadership, aligning maintenance strategies with production goals and operational needs.
• Deliver Results: Manage budgets, control costs, and identify opportunities to optimize labor, inventory, and overall maintenance spend.
• Champion Safety: Lead a culture of safety excellence, ensuring full compliance with OSHA, environmental, and GM standards.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of maintenance experience in industrial, manufacturing, or facilities environments.
• 3+ years of leadership experience , managing  union employees .
• Experience supporting 24/7 operations in a high-volume, production-driven environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, facilities management, or related field  preferred (or equivalent experience).
• Strong knowledge of  facility systems (HVAC, electrical, mechanical, plumbing) .Experience with CMMS systems and data-driven maintenance practices .
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams, manage conflict, and work effectively in a  union environment .
• Strong financial acumen with experience managing  budgets and performance metrics .Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills .
• Ability to  multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.

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