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Job Description

Job Title: Body Shop Maintenance Group Leader

Factory ZERO is currently seeking a motivated and accomplished Body Shop Maintenance Group Leader who will provide technical knowledge and leadership support to the Body Shop maintenance department.

This position is 6th / 7th level lateral opportunity

Description

As the Maintenance Group Leader, you are responsible for operations, maintenance and repair of plant equipment. You will oversee a medium to large size group of employees in a skilled area of work. Work requires the ability to make decisions and using independent judgment within the limits of Global Manufacturing System (GMS); focusing on Safety, People, Quality, Responsiveness, Cost, and Environment (SPQRCE).

Responsibilities:

* Promote safe work practices and achieve objectives for ergonomics, health and safety and housekeeping. Motivates, trains and develops employees to effectively perform their jobs utilizing standardized methods
* Create a highly engaged team
* Develop and execute applicable maintenance procedures that promote defect-free maintenance work quality
* Ensure team members receive adequate JIT (job instruction training) / SOPs / Flex Charts
* Responsible for ensuring proper training, development and evaluation of team members to promote highly effective teams.
* Supervise medium/large team in maintenance activities and project
* Responsible for diagnosis of equipment malfunctions
* Responsible for the effective use of personnel, material and equipment
* Implements safety and good housekeeping practices
* Comply with divisional and Corporate policies
* Support terms of local and national labor agreements
* Maintain a good working relationship and communicate across all team members and departments
* Establishes a course of action to accomplish completion of the job and/or project
* Keeps abreast of current product developments and trends in areas of expertise
* Actively identifies new areas for learning and takes advantage of learning opportunities
* Prepare reports and make recommendations for improving body operations and solving maintenance related problems
* Work with product & production teams in process supporting business plan S,P,Q,R,C,E goals
* Meet business metrics and continuously improve Maintenance Cycle Between Failure/Maintenance Time to Respond (MCBF/MTTR) using TIP (Throughput Improvement Plan)
* Complete administrative tasks such as timekeeping and maintains departmental records and reports.

Qualifications:

Required

* Minimum of 3 years of related maintenance experience
* Experience with Body Shop processes and equipment
* Relatively high level of analytical ability where problems are complex
* Ability to interpret blueprints and engineering drawings
* Proven project management and communication skills
* Knowledge of electrical and mechanical concepts
* Demonstrated technical and professional skills in job-related area
* Strong interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to lead diverse/cross-functional teams as well as mentor, motivate and elicit work output from peers and other team members.
* Ability to handle multiple priorities
* Ability to coach/mentor/develop team members

Preferred

* Bachelors degree in a technical field (Mechanical, Electrical)
* Experience with SAP and MAXIMO
* Experience with Teamcenter
* Experience with Kronos

Benefits Overview

The goal of the General Motors total rewards program is to support the health and well-being of you and your family. Our comprehensive compensation plan incudes, the following benefits, in addition to many others:
Paid time off including vacation days, holidays, and parental leave for mothers, fathers and adoptive parents;
Healthcare (including a triple tax advantaged health savings account and wellness incentive), dental, vision and life insurance plans to cover you and your family;
Company and matching contributions to 401K savings plan to help you save for retirement;
Global recognition program for peers and leaders to recognize and be recognized for results and behaviors that reflect our company values;
Tuition assistance and student loan refinancing;
Discount on GM vehicles for you, your family and friends.

Diversity Information

General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that workforce diversity creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers. We understand and embrace the variety through which people gain experiences whether through professional, personal, educational, or volunteer opportunities. GM is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications and apply for any positions that match your skills and capabilities.