Maintenance Planner – General Assembly
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The Role:
We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Maintenance Planner to support General Assembly operations. This role is crucial in ensuring the efficient planning, scheduling, and execution of maintenance activities to maintain optimal equipment performance and minimize downtime. The ideal candidate is a self-starter with strong decision-making skills, capable of working independently within established procedures and guidelines.
What You’ll Do (Key Responsibilities):
• Plan and coordinate preventive and corrective maintenance activities to ensure equipment reliability and production continuity with internal trades and external contractors.
• Conduct equipment checks, analyze test results, and provide recommendations for corrective actions.
• Diagnose equipment malfunctions and collaborate with maintenance teams to implement solutions.
• Ensure maintenance activities align with production schedules, quality standards, and safety regulations.
• Utilize Global Manufacturing System (GMS) principles to drive efficiency and continuous improvement.
• Maintain accurate records in the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) and ensure timely work order completion.
• Collaborate across departments, including engineering, production, and procurement, to optimize maintenance processes.
• Manage maintenance resources, ensuring effective utilization of personnel, materials, and equipment.
• Drive adherence to corporate policies, safety protocols, and environmental compliance.
• Apply advanced problem-solving techniques to address unique and complex maintenance challenges.
• Communicate effectively with internal stakeholders, providing data-driven insights to influence decision-making.
Qualifications & Skills:
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with a proactive mindset.
• Demonstrated ability to work with external union contractors to achieve goals with time and budget goals.
• Ability to work independently and make informed decisions within established procedures.
• Experience with preventive maintenance planning and troubleshooting of mechanical and electrical systems.
• Proficiency in using a CMMS for scheduling, tracking, and reporting maintenance activities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, using data to drive continuous improvement.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to collaborate across teams and influence change.
• Knowledge of GMS principles and experience in a fast-paced manufacturing maintenance environment is preferred.
What Gives You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications):
Preferred Bachelors degree in technical fieldPreferred 10 years of experience in ManufacturingPreferred 5 years in MaintenanceAbout GMOur vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all.
Why Join UsWe aspire to be the most inclusive company in the world. We believe we all must make a choice every day – individually and collectively – to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Our Work Appropriately philosophy supports our foundation of inclusion and provides employees the flexibility to work where they can have the greatest impact on achieving our goals, dependent on role needs. Every day, we want every employee, no matter their background, ethnicity, preferences, or location, to feel they belong to one General Motors team.
Benefits OverviewThe goal of the General Motors total rewards program is to support the health and well-being of you and your family. Our comprehensive compensation plan incudes, the following benefits, in addition to many others:
• Paid time off including vacation days, holidays, and parental leave for mothers, fathers and adoptive parents;
• Healthcare (including a triple tax advantaged health savings account and wellness incentive), dental, vision and life insurance plans to cover you and your family;
• Company and matching contributions to 401K savings plan to help you save for retirement;
• Global recognition program for peers and leaders to recognize and be recognized for results and behaviors that reflect our company values;
• Tuition assistance and student loan refinancing;
• Discount on GM vehicles for you, your family and friends.
General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that workforce diversity creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers. We understand and embrace the variety through which people gain experiences whether through professional, personal, educational, or volunteer opportunities. GM is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications and apply for any positions that match your skills and capabilities.
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