Maintenance Supervisor

Job Title: Maintenance Supervisor

Duration: 12
- Months (May go Longer)

Location: Grand Rapids, MI

• Monday-Friday. Will work Saturdays some weeks.
• Candidate needs to be able to work any shift 1st, 2nd or 3rd Shift. It is common for them to work 12 hours a day, seven days a week.
• If the candidate prioritizes weekends for spending time with family or leisure activities, this position is not for them.
• 9-hour shift hours. Team works a lot of OT hours!!! Could work up to 12 hours a day.
• Work two Saturdays and possibly Sundays on and one off.
• 1st shift: 5:15am-2pm
• 2nd shift: 1:15pm-10pm
• 3rd shift: 10pm-6:00am
• Monday-Friday

The Maintenance Group Leader will be responsible for leading a group of Skilled employees to troubleshoot and repair complex equipment and processes.

This role requires you to consistently administer National and Local Agreement between company and the United Auto Workers Union. The 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 skills as well as influencing the development of manufacturing processes to support this historical and game-changing progression to electric and autonomous vehicles.

• Read and react to the manufacturing daily plan in the moment
• Manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities
• Possess the experience to manage change and navigate ambiguity
• Drive accountability through people and processes which may require difficult conversations in a unionized environment
• Demonstrate a high level of interpersonal skills and work effectively with all levels of the organization
• Demonstrate a high analytical ability to solve complex problems
• Conduct appropriate checks and tests, and communicate evaluation of results
• Recommends solutions to problems
• Responsible for preventative maintenance and diagnosis of equipment malfunctions
• Meets schedule and quality requirements
• Complies with the terms of local and national labor agreements
• Implements divisional and corporate policies and safety and good housekeeping practices
• Maintain frequent contact and collaboration with others outside of the work group
• 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 principles

• One year of direct team supervisory experience or at least 5 months as an internal per diem group leader
• Experience reading and understanding electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic blueprints
• Experience coordinating, managing, addressing performance concerns, and leading people in a fast-paced environment
• Experience solving complex problems and working in a fast-paced environment
• Strong interpersonal skills, experience managing conflict and making decisions in an ambiguous, fast-paced environment
• Basic computer proficiency (i.e. Microsoft Word, typing, email etc.)
• Must be willing to work weekends and rotating shifts

• Strong critical thinking and analytical skills
• Experience working on multiple projects simultaneously
• Willingness to ask questions, take initiative and be resourceful
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• High level of integrity, ability to deal with ambiguity, self-directed
• Experience working cross-functionally with Engineering and Manufacturing Teams

This job is not eligible for relocation benefits. Any relocation costs would be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

What is the highest level of education required? High School diploma. Skilled trades background is helpful

What are the years of experience required? 3 years in a manufacturing is the minimum.

Skilled trades background, understanding the team and process

Candidate who has worked in the Union is a plus