Maintenance Lead

Job Description

The Role:

The Maintenance Lead is responsible for overseeing a team of salaried maintenance Group Leaders and overseeing the maintenance and repair of plant equipment and facilities. This role ensures alignment with GM’s Global Manufacturing System (GMS) and focuses on Safety, People, Quality, Responsiveness, Cost, and Environment (SPQRCE). The Maintenance Lead plays a key role in driving operational excellence, team development, and cross-functional collaboration.

 

As a Maintenance Lead, you will manage day-to-day maintenance operations, provide technical guidance, and ensure compliance with safety and labor standards. This role will require overtime commitments and work on multiple shifts. You’ll be responsible for developing your team, implementing preventative maintenance strategies, and supporting plant-wide initiatives. This role requires strong leadership, technical acumen, and the ability to influence across departments.

 

What You'll Do:

• Oversee a small to medium group of salaried maintenance Group Leaders on 1st, 2nd or 3rd shifts.
• Lead maintenance and repair of plant equipment and facilities in alignment with GM standards.
• Develop off-shift and weekend work plans for maintenance
• Conduct checks and tests, evaluate results, and recommend solutions to equipment issues.
• Ensure compliance with local and national labor agreements.
• Implement divisional and corporate policies, safety standards, and housekeeping practices.
• Collaborate frequently with cross-functional teams and external partners.
• Optimize use of personnel, materials, and equipment.
• Participate in hiring, training, development, and evaluation of employees.
• Establish action plans to complete jobs and projects effectively.
• Provide technical guidance for complex plant operations or projects.
• Assist in developing budgets and forecasts within the assigned area.
• Apply and promote GMS principles throughout maintenance operations.

 

Your Skills and Abilities (Required Qualifications):

• 5+ years experience in maintenance operations and systems

• In-depth knowledge and experience in maintenance operations and systems.
• Proven leadership in supervising teams in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of preventative maintenance and equipment diagnostics.
• Ability to analyze data, resolve issues, and develop operational plans.
• Effective communicator with strong collaboration and presentation skills.
• Familiarity with labor agreements and corporate compliance standards.

 

What Will Give You a Competitive Edge ( Preferred Qualifications):

• 7+ years experience in maintenance operations and systems
• Body Shop Experience
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or similar

• Experience implementing Global Manufacturing Systems principles and leading technical projects.
• Strong business acumen and ability to align maintenance with plant goals.
• Track record of mentoring and developing high-performing teams.
• Ability to manage complex challenges with innovative solutions.
• Skilled in cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder engagement.
• Passion for continuous improvement and operational

Job Description

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.).

 

This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.

 

Work Arrangement:

Onsite: This role is categorized as onsite. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Lansing, MI on a full-time basis.

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., H1-B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc). This role is categorized as onsite. This means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location on a full-time basis. Relocation benefits are available for candidates who qualify under company policy.

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