Maintenance Group Leader

Job Description

Vacancy Status

No: This posting is not for an existing vacancy within the organization and is open to new applications. (New Head Count)

AI Disclosure

As part of the application process, Artificial Intelligence will be used in the hiring process for this role

Onsite - This role is categorized as onsite. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to the St. Catharine's Propulsion facility

on a full-time basis.

Maintenance Group Leaders:

This is a full-time salaried position located at the General Motors St. Catharines Propulsion facility.

As a GEN V Maintenance Group Leader, you will be responsible for supervising a group of Mechanical and Electrical CAW skilled trades in which you foster an atmosphere of teamwork, inclusiveness, and cooperation. You will be an integral part of a team driving GMs future.

This work is of a technical nature and requires you to use independent judgment within the limits of Global Manufacturing Systems, focusing on Safety, People, Quality, Responsiveness, Cost, and Environment (SPQRCE). Selected candidates will have the opportunity to learn new technical skills as well as influencing the development of manufacturing processes to support this historical and game-changing progression to electric and autonomous vehicles.

Required Skills:

• Strong interpersonal skills and leadership experience.

• Must be able to interpret blueprints and engineering drawings.

• High level of critical thinking and analytical ability where problems are complex.

• Proven project management and communication skills.

• Basic computer proficiency (i.e. MS office, excel, word, PowerPoint, SharePoint)etc.)

• Must be willing to work weekends and off shifts with extended hours

• Ability to work cross-functionally with Engineering and Manufacturing Teams

• Knowledge of GMS and BPD processes

• Successful completion of a University degree or college diploma (engineering preferred)

Preferred Skills:

• Knowledge of Continuous Improvement Processes (CIP)

• Proficient in Throughput Improvement Process (TIP)

• Advanced understanding of manufacturing and assembly processes, strong mechanical aptitude

• Experience supervising employees in a union environment

• Experience implementing Built-in-Quality Initiatives

• Engine/transmission manufacturing experience

• Experience with SAP and MAXIMO (preferred)

• Minimum of 1 year of related maintenance experience (preferred)- Responsible for the effective use of personnel, material and equipment

• Establishes a course of action to accomplish completion of the job and/or project. Has knowledge and ability to implement GMS principles

Compensation

The salary range for this role is $76,100.00 to $114,300.00. The actual base salary a successful candidate will be offered within this range will vary based on factors relevant to the position.

Benefits:

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 including health care spending account and wellness incentive.

• 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 and your family.

THIS JOB IS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR RELOCATIONS BENEFITS. ANY RELOCATION COSTS WOULD BE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE SELECTED CANDIDATE.

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.

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 role is categorized as onsite. This means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location on a full-time basis. This job is not eligible for relocation benefits. Any relocation costs would be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

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