Maintenance Group Leader

Job Description Act as the maintenance lead for all shifts, managing a team of skilled trades through planning and execution. Trades include; Electrician, Pipefitter, Machine Repair, Millwright, Truck Repair, FSO, EPPET, and HVAC Supervise maintenance projects Provide technical expertise to business units across the site for various types of processes and equipment. (e.g. stamping presses, metal removal processes, welding applications, hydraulic systems, facilities) requirements, rigging, machinery installations, and controls troubleshooting). Responsible for the effective use of personnel, material and equipment Complies and executes the terms of local and national labor agreements Conducts safety talks, job instruction training, ergonomic evaluations, safety incident report & investigation. Implements divisional and corporate policies Provide initial support for employee concerns and grievances, both formal and informal. Frequent contact with others outside the work group Write pre-task plans and confined space job plans for larger, unique jobs performed by GM UAW trades. Establishes a course of action to accomplish completion of the job and/or project Coordinates input from internal/external customers to better understand customer needs and/or perceptions Keeps abreast of current product developments and trends in areas of expertise Actively identifies new areas for learning and takes advantage of learning opportunities Acts as a safety role model for Team Leaders and Team Members by reacting to issues, changing unsafe work practices and behaviors. Perform safety observation tours with TL's and ensure weekly talks are conducted with all employees. Investigates all accidents /near misses/ medical visits with TL's and or TM's and completes Safety Incident Reports as required. Understands GMS principles and can support using BPD process. Understanding of preventative maintenance processes Maintains workplace organization. Handles discipline for ICC Strat-A skilled trades employees. Implements problem solving processes. Continually look for waste & eliminates it (indirect material, scrap, tools, safety equipment, office supplies, spare parts & manpower). Provide environment which stimulates team members involvement & personal growth by maintaining communications, soliciting suggestions, development training plan, attendance records, performance improvement, support team mtgs, job rotation, work w/UAW to resolve problem. Ability to manage people. Interpersonal skills to work effectively in a participative environment. Demonstrated ability to listen to and support Team Members. Lead maintenance planning and execution for 1st and 2nd shift, ensuring equipment reliability and readiness. Support launch activities by developing maintenance plans aligned with vehicle build processes and production schedules. Partner with local tenants, and production teams to ensure seamless maintenance support. Influence shift performance and problem-solving efforts across functional boundaries without direct supervisory authority. Own and drive key maintenance KPIs, including uptime, PM compliance, and equipment health metrics. Develop and maintain process control plans to support proactive maintenance and minimize downtime. Coordinate with PPO and Design business units to ensure overtime equalization of skilled trades employees are tracked and distributed accurately. Maintain overtime hours charged tracker for hourly employees. Utilize MAXIMO, and scheduling systems to plan, track, and optimize maintenance activities. Ensure accurate documentation and data integrity across all maintenance systems. Communicate technical findings and maintenance strategies to plant leadership in a clear, compelling manner. Prepare and deliver shift-level reports and updates to support strategic decision-making. Member of negotiating committee regarding represented labor where required. Lead for Contractor Match process SW maintenance SME for Para183, Doc 159, and related site MOU’s Manage projects and maintenance priorities to minimize overtime requirements Knowledge of time keeping system, Kronos, and manage historical corrections. Qualifications High school diploma/GED and 5+ years of industrial maintenance and/or skilled trades experience in Pipefitter, Machine Repair, Millwright, Truck Repair, FSO, EPPET, HVAC, or related fields. Bachelors Degree in Engineering discipline (preferred) Proven experience supporting maintenance operations in a manufacturing environment, including preventative maintenance, technical troubleshooting, and project coordination. Demonstrated knowledge of safety processes, represented labor environments, and maintenance tracking systems such as MAXIMO and Kronos. 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