General Motors

Maintenance Group Leader

General Motors • $76K — $114K *
Oshawa, ON L1G 0A1In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
2 months ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minimum 1 year supervisory experience or 6 months as an internal GM per diem/Co-Op group leader.
  • Experience interpreting electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic blueprints.
  • Proficient in resolving complex manufacturing problems.
  • Strong communication and conflict management skills.
  • Experience managing team performance and addressing concerns.
  • Analytical skills for diagnosing technical and operational issues.
  • Basic proficiency with computers (e.g., Microsoft Word, email).
  • Willingness to work rotating shifts, including weekends.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and develop a maintenance team of Electricians and IMMs.
  • Coordinate maintenance operations within established policies.
  • Optimize resources to meet production objectives.
  • Enforce safety standards and promote a zero-incident culture.
  • Administer labor relations in a unionized setting.
  • Manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Identify and implement operational and technical solutions.
  • Oversee preventive maintenance and equipment troubleshooting.
  • Coordinate maintenance and engineering schedules effectively.
  • Support throughput and uptime initiatives through process improvements.
  • Lead activities to restore operations after major breakdowns.

Benefits

  • Onsite position based in Oshawa, requiring full-time presence.
  • Opportunity to lead in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
  • Exposure to diverse technical challenges and team leadership.
  • Encouragement of continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Collaboration across various departments (production, engineering, tooling, etc.).
Full Job Description

Job Description

We’re looking for a hands-on Maintenance Group Leader to lead a team of Electricians and Industrial Millwright Mechanics (IMMs) in a high-volume manufacturing environment. This is a critical role that keeps our plant running safely, efficiently, and reliably – you’ll be at the center of major equipment, people leadership, and continuous improvement.

If you love solving complex technical problems, leading skilled trades, and making fast, informed decisions on the shop floor, this role is for you.

What You’ll Do

  • Lead and develop a team of maintenance employees (Electricians & IMMs) supporting plant production operations.

  • Coordinate multiple maintenance operations while making sound decisions within established policies and practices.

  • Optimize manpower and resources to meet business and production objectives.

  • Enforce strict safety standards, championing a zero-incident culture and full compliance with safety policies and regulations.

  • Administer labor relations as required, working effectively within a unionized environment.

  • Manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment with changing demands and tight timelines.

  • Proactively identify and implement solutions to operational and technical issues.

  • Oversee preventive maintenance (PM) and troubleshooting of equipment malfunctions to minimize downtime.

  • Coordinate maintenance, tooling, and engineering schedules within your area of responsibility.

  • Support throughput and uptime initiatives through PM completion and process improvements (e.g., TIP).

  • Lead and model GMS principles within the maintenance organization.

  • Take charge during major equipment breakdowns, leading cross-functional activities to restore operations safely and quickly.

Requirements

  • Minimum 1 year of direct team supervisory experience or at least 6 months as an internal GM per diem/CoOp group leader.

  • Experience reading and interpreting electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic blueprints.

  • Proven experience solving complex problems in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with experience managing conflict and making clear decisions.

  • Demonstrated experience managing and leading people, including addressing performance concerns.

  • Strong analytical ability to diagnose and solve complex technical and operational issues.

  • Basic computer proficiency (e.g., Microsoft Word, email, basic systems use).

  • Willingness to work rotating shifts.

  • Availability to regularly work weekends to meet production demands (approximately two weekends per month).


Preferred Qualifications

  • Journeyperson certification or an Engineering Bachelors degree.

  • Knowledge of Maximo or similar computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).

  • Familiarity with PLC controls and robotics in a production setting.

  • High level of integrity, self-direction, and comfort working with ambiguity.

  • Experience collaborating across multiple functions (production, engineering, tooling, etc.) in a manufacturing environment.

  • Strong critical thinking and analytical skills; able to work on multiple projects simultaneously.

  • Demonstrated initiative, curiosity, and resourcefulness  willing to ask questions, challenge the status quo, and drive improvements.

Vacancy Status:

Yes - This posting is for an existing vacancy within the organization and is open to new applications. (Backfill)

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

Compensation:

The salary range for this role is $76,100 to $114,300.00The actual base salary a successful candidate will be offered within this range will vary based on factors relevant to the position.

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

About General Motors

General Motors Company engages in the manufacture and sale of cars and trucks in the United States, China, Brazil, Germany, the United Kingdom, Canada, and Italy. It offers sedans, crossovers, sport utility vehicles, pick-up trucks, coupes, sports/convertibles and hybrid vehicles, hatchbacks/wagons, and vans, as well as mini cars in India. The company also provides parts and accessories, such as iPod and MP3 compatibility, mobility accessories, performance parts, AC parts and services, and merchandise. In addition, it offers vehicle safety, security, and information services. The company provides used vehicles. It offers its products through dealers and distributors. General Motors Company was formerly known as NGMCO, Inc. and changed its name to General Motors Company in July 2009. The company was incorporated in 2009 and is based in Detroit, Michigan. It operates manufacturing facilities in India, the United States, and Canada. General Motors Company operates as a subsidiary of the United States Department of The Treasury. General Motors led global vehicle sales for 77 consecutive years from 1931 through 2007, longer than any other automaker, and is currently among the world's largest automakers by vehicle unit sales. General Motors acts in most countries outside the USA via wholly-owned subsidiaries but operates in China through 10 joint ventures. GM's OnStar subsidiary provides vehicle safety, security, and information services. In 2009, General Motors shed several brands, closing Saturn, Pontiac, and Hummer, and emerged from a government-backed Chapter 11 reorganization. In 2010, GM made an initial public offering IPOs to date and returned to profitability later that year.

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Learn more about General Motors
Size
157,000 employees
Market Cap
$46.9 billion
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
Net Income
$6.4 billion
Founded
1908
5 Year Trend
-3.2%
Revenue
$122.4 billion
NASDAQ
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