Stellantis

Maintenance Manager - General Assembly

Stellantis Sterling Heights, MI

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The General Assembly Maintenance Manager is responsible for leading the maintenance team in ensuring optimal performance, reliability, and safety of all manufacturing equipment and systems within the General Assembly area. This role oversees preventive and corrective maintenance, supports continuous improvement initiatives, and ensures compliance with safety and quality standards.

Core Hours: 5:00pm - 1:00am

Shift is subject to change based on business needs; Must be willing to work any shift.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage a team of supervisors, specialists, and skilled trades in the General Assembly area
  • Develop and implement preventive and predictive maintenance programs to minimize downtime and extend equipment life
  • Troubleshoot and resolve complex mechanical, electrical, and automation issues
  • Collaborate with production, engineering, and quality teams to support operational goals
  • Ensure compliance with safety regulations, environmental standards, and company policies
  • Manage maintenance budgets, spare parts inventory, and vendor relationships
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives using lean manufacturing principles
  • Maintain accurate maintenance records and generate reports on equipment performance and downtime
  • Support capital projects and equipment installations as needed
  • Direct activities around troubleshooting and programming in of the following: controls, robotics, drives and system level communication systems, glass cell systems, various conveyance systems, vision systems and sensors use and application.  

Basic Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or High School Diploma and minimum of 6 years of industrial automation maintenance experience, including some supervisory experience
  • Ability to work any shift and overtime as required
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to interface with various levels of employees within all areas of the Plant from hourly represented employees to Senior Leadership as required
  • Ability to build effective business relationships with plant leadership and customers
  • Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
  • Demonstrated ability to coach / mentor / develop team members
  • Goal oriented self-starter with ability to lead team
  • Experience in continuous improvement systems and lean manufacturing
  • Troubleshooting and programming experience in one of the following: controls, robotics, drives and system level communication systems, sealing systems, glass cell systems, various conveyance systems, welding - all types, paint process and associated systems, vision systems and sensors use and application.
  • Experience with machine, systems operation and integration
  • Must possess a working knowledge of advanced technical problem-solving tools
  • Must have a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in technical/engineering field (i.e., BSME or BSEE)
  • Previous experience working in a union environment
  • Production/maintenance supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment
  • Familiar with World Class Manufacturing pillar methodology and implementation
  • Seven or more years maintenance experience in a manufacturing/automotive environment
  • Knowledge of welding processes (i.e. resistance spot welding)
  • Experience with Control Net Networks, Device Net Networks, ABB
  • Experience with RS Logic, PLC-5, Control Logics, Allen Bradley Drive Systems, machine installation, robotic automation and application
  • Experience with body shop, stamping press automation or subassemblies
  • Good working knowledge of Google Suite software programs

Our Benefits — Designed With You In Mind

Comprehensive Health & Well-being Coverage

From your very first day, you’ll have access to medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage — ensuring you and your family stay healthy and protected. Also, our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offers confidential support for personal and professional challenges, always ready when you need it.

Family Building Benefit

We proudly support all paths to parenthood- including fertility and infertility treatments, adoption services, and gestational surrogacy.

Generous Paid Time Off

We believe in work-life balance. That’s why we offer: 17+ paid holidays, including shut-down from December 24th through New Years Day every year. Vacation, float & wellbeing days, sick time and fully paid parental leave when your family needs you most.

Competitive Retirement Savings Plans

We Help You Plan For The Future With

  • An employer match on contributions to your 401k, Roth, and Catch-Up plans
  • An employer contribution, even if you don’t contribute

Income Protection & Insurance Options

Benefit from both employer-provided and voluntary plan offerings, including life insurance, group accident, critical illness, etc. - supporting the needs of you and your family and ensuring peace of mind.

Company Vehicle Lease Program

Eligible employees and their immediate families can participate in the company vehicle lease program, providing access to Stellantis vehicles with insurance, maintenance, and unlimited miles included. Plus, take advantage of exclusive discounts on Stellantis products.

Support for Your Growth and Giving Back

We believe in investing in your future and your passions:

  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Student loan refinancing programs
  • 18 paid volunteer hours each year to make a difference in your community

And so much more!

When you join us, you’re not just building a career — you’re joining a company that supports you, inside and outside of work.

At Stellantis, we assess candidates based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We welcome applications from all people without regard to sex, age, ethnicity, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or any characteristic protected by law. We believe that diverse teams reflect our identity as a global company, enabling us to better address the evolving needs of our customers and care for our future.

EOE / Disability / Veteran
  • Seniority level

    Not Applicable
  • Employment type

    Full-time
  • Job function

    Production
  • Industries

    Automation Machinery Manufacturing

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