General Motors

Stamping Maintenance Shift Leader

General Motors$75K — $95K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3+ years in high-volume manufacturing environment
  • 3+ years managing maintenance activities and personnel
  • Strong commitment to safety and operational excellence
  • Ability to interpret technical documentation
  • Willingness to rotate through all shifts
  • Availability for overtime and weekend work

Responsibilities

  • Prioritize and coordinate maintenance work to minimize downtime
  • Support predictive and preventative maintenance strategies
  • Collaborate on continuous improvement initiatives
  • Ensure compliance with GM safety standards
  • Lead GMS & BPD activities
  • Direct supervision of maintenance group leaders
  • Facilitate training activities for maintenance team

Benefits

  • Potential relocation benefits
  • Onsite work at Arlington, TX
  • Full-time commitment expected
  • Support for continuing education and training opportunities
Full Job Description
Job Description

Sponsorship:

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.)

Please Note:

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

Relocation:

This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.

The Role:

In this role, you will oversee a small to medium group of salaried maintenance Group Leaders. Leads the maintenance and repair of dies, plant equipment and facilities aligned with standard GM maintenance systems. You will conduct appropriate checks and tests and communicates evaluation of results. Responsible for preventative maintenance and diagnosis of equipment malfunctions, recommends solutions to problems, and meets schedule and quality requirements in addition to the following responsibilities.

What You Will Do (Responsibilities):
  • Prioritize and coordinate work assignments to support production schedules and minimize downtime
  • Support implementation of predictive and preventive maintenance strategies
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams on continuous improvement initiatives
  • Prioritize and coordinate work assignments to support production schedules and minimize downtime.
  • Ensure all maintenance activities are performed safely and in compliance with GM standards.
  • Lead and support GMS & BPD activities.
  • Lead a workplace safety system (WSS) element or performance standard (PS).
  • Lead training & versatility activities for hourly and salary die and maintenance team.
  • Direct supervision of 6 maintenance group leaders across 3 shifts of operation


Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)
  • 3+ years of experience within high-volume manufacturing environment
  • 3+ years of experience managing maintenance activities and hourly personnel.
  • Strong commitment to safety, quality, and operational excellence.
  • Ability to interpret technical documentation (schematics, blueprints, machine manuals)
  • Primarily first shift role responsible for all three shifts (1st, 2nd & 3rd)
  • Ability to work / rotate through all 3 shifts (1st, 2nd & 3rd)
  • Ability to work over-time, weekends, holidays, etc. as needed


What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

  • B.S. in Engineering (other technical disciplines may be considered if: 5+ Years direct technical knowledge & experience in manufacturing industry)
  • Working knowledge of cost counsel activities
  • Prior Manufacturing Engineering or Maintenance assignment & working relationship with UAW leadership and UAW skilled trades.
  • Leadership in a manufacturing or maintenance environment
  • Familiarity with GM Global Manufacturing System (GMS) and Lean Manufacturing principles


Sponsorship:

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.)

Please Note:

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

Relocation:

This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.

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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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