Body Shop- Technical 8 Shift Leader

General Motors Australia & New Zealand

Orion, MI, USA
Onsite
Body shop operations
Automated welding
Fastening and sealing systems
General Motors Australia & New Zealand is seeking a Body Shop- Technical 8 Shift Leader for their Orion, MI location. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in manufacturing maintenance or plant operations within the automotive sector and will be responsible for leading maintenance and repair operations while managing cross-functional teams

Job Summary

  • This role is vital for ensuring Body Shop readiness by delivering creative problem-solving, decisive decision-making, and rigorous adherence to GM’s core principles.
  • You will oversee multiple areas and multiple shifts of our plant by managing maintenance and repair activities while leading a diverse team of maintenance professionals, production leaders, and technical support staff.
  • GM is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of unlawful discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging.

Matching Summary

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General Motors Australia & New Zealand is seeking a Body Shop- Technical 8 Shift Leader for their Orion, MI location. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in manufacturing maintenance or plant operations within the automotive sector and will be responsible for leading maintenance and repair operations while managing cross-functional teams.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • body shop operations
  • automated welding
  • fastening and sealing systems
  • vision measurement systems
  • plant equipment maintenance
  • divisional corporate policies
  • unionized workforce dynamics

Nice-to-have

  • cutting-edge digital manufacturing tools
  • advanced automation experience
  • data-driven decision making
  • collaborative negotiation skills
  • process improvement expertise

Key Requirements

  • 7+ years manufacturing maintenance/plant operations
  • automotive environment experience
  • leadership in managing cross-functional teams
  • maintenance planning, project management, budgeting
  • interpersonal and conflict-resolution skills
  • familiarity with labor agreements and safety protocols
  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Industrial Management, or equivalent practical experience

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