Maintenance Group Leader

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Job Description

On-site: This position requires an employee to be on-site on a full-time basis.

The Role

Our team is looking for a Maintenance Group Leader to supervise a group of skilled trades team members. You will be responsible for operations, maintenance and repair of plant equipment while upholding GM's purpose and values and ensuring the safe work practices of all its team members.  
 Assignments will be completed using independent judgment within the limits of the Global Manufacturing System (GMS), focusing on Safety, People, Quality, Responsiveness, Cost, and Environment (SPQRCE).

What You’ll Do (Responsibilities) ​ 

  • Supervise skilled trades team members and support them in achieving business objectives 

  • Manage daily and weekly tasks and scheduling of team members 

  • Guide workforce to maintain efficiency and all cost objectives 

  • Recommend solutions to mechanical and electrical problems 

  • Evaluate and adjust work plans to accomplish objectives 

  • Diagnose equipment malfunctions and breakdowns and develop permanent corrective actions 

  • Develop a proactive safety culture by engaging team members and peers in our safety processes 

  • Coordinate the development of pre-task plans prior to jobs to ensure all jobs are completed safely 

  • Schedule preventative maintenance (PM) tasks through use of Maximo and continuously improve PM program 

  • Ensure production equipment is capable of meeting schedule and quality requirements 

  • Complete annual Employee Performance Evaluations 

  • Comply with the terms of local and national labor agreements 

  • Maintain frequent contact and collaboration with others outside of the work group 

  • Create follow up workorders and communicate details of maintenance related items during shift change meetings 

  • Learn, adopt, and lead GMS (Global Manufacturing System) processes to operate the business unit with continuous improvement 

Additional Job Description

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications) ​  

  • Diploma / Degree or professional certification in a related field or equivalent work experience 

  • Minimum 2 years of manufacturing experience required

  • Ability to ensure a safe industrial work environment 

  • Effective communication skills and Interpersonal skills to work effectively with others, motivate and support team member output 

  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and multi-task 

  • Ability to work on rotating shifts as required 

  • Able to work autonomously with occasional guidance from leaders and peers 

Benefits Overview 

The goal of the General Motors of Canada total rewards program is to support the health and well-being of you and your family. Our comprehensive compensation plan currently includes the following benefits, in addition to many others: 

  • Paid time off including vacation days, holidays, and supplemental benefits for pregnancy, parental and adoption leave; 

  • Healthcare, dental, and vision benefits; 

  • Life insurance plans to cover you and your family; 

  • Company and matching contributions to a Defined Contribution Pension plan to help you save for retirement; 

  • GM Vehicle Purchase Plan for you, your family and friends.  

About GM

Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all.

Why Join Us 

We aspire to be the most inclusive company in the world. We believe we all must make a choice every day – individually and collectively – to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Our Work Appropriately philosophy supports our foundation of inclusion and provides employees the flexibility to work where they can have the greatest impact on achieving our goals, dependent on role needs. Every day, we want every employee, no matter their background, ethnicity, preferences, or location, to feel they belong to one General Motors team.

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. 

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

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Accommodation is available for applicants with disabilities. Should you be contacted by General Motors of Canada, please advise if you require accommodation. General Motors of Canada values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.

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