Maintenance Planner

Description

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This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.

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

The Role:

As a Lead Maintenance Planner at Orion Assembly, you will be the driving force behind maintenance strategy and execution on your assigned shift. You will lead maintenance planning efforts and guide the department in delivering safe, reliable, and efficient operations in a highly automated, Fanuc robot-based Body Shop. While you will not have direct reports, you will influence skilled trades, technicians, and cross-functional partners to ensure equipment readiness and process stability.

This high-profile role is critical to the success of new vehicle launches and ongoing production. You will be deeply involved in launch activities, understanding how the vehicle builds and ensuring maintenance readiness from day one. Your work will be grounded in the six pillars of quality, Global Manufacturing Systems (GMS), and robust process control plans.

What You'll Do:

• Lead maintenance planning and execution for your assigned shift, ensuring equipment reliability and readiness.
• Support launch activities by developing maintenance plans aligned with vehicle build processes and production schedules.
• Integrate the six pillars of quality and GMS principles into maintenance operations and team culture.
• Partner with engineering, controls, welding & joining, quality, and production teams to ensure seamless maintenance support.
• Influence shift performance and problem-solving efforts across functional boundaries without direct supervisory authority.
• Own and drive key maintenance KPIs, including uptime, MTTR, PM compliance, and equipment health metrics.
• Develop and maintain process control plans to support proactive maintenance and minimize downtime.
• Apply GMS and Practical Problem Solving (PPS) methodologies to resolve complex issues and prevent recurrence.
• Utilize GPM&C, MAXIMO, and scheduling systems to plan, track, and optimize maintenance activities.
• Ensure accurate documentation and data integrity across all maintenance systems.
• Act as the maintenance lead for your shift, guiding skilled trades and technicians through planning and execution.
• Communicate technical findings and maintenance strategies to plant leadership in a clear, compelling manner.
• Prepare and deliver shift-level reports and updates to support strategic decision-making.

Required Qualifications:

• Technical degree in engineering, manufacturing, or a related experience
• 5+ years of experience in automotive maintenance, with a strong background in Body Shop operations.
• Deep understanding of maintenance planning in an automotive manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with Fanuc robotics and automated Body Shop systems.
• Proficiency in GPM&C, MAXIMO, and scheduling tools.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence outcomes without direct authority.
• Skilled in guiding shift-level maintenance operations and driving performance through collaboration.
• Expertise in Practical Problem Solving (PPS) and GMS methodology.
• Ability to create and deliver shift-level reports and maintenance reviews.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting new vehicle launches and developing maintenance plans from the ground up.
• Strong understanding of how Body Shop maintenance performance influences downstream operations.
• Demonstrated success in driving cross-functional problem-solving and process control initiatives.
• Comfort navigating maintenance systems and presenting complex data in a clear, strategic format.
• Commitment to quality through proactive maintenance and process control.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with comfort presenting to plant leadership.

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Client-provided location(s): Lake Orion, MI

Job ID: General_Motors-JR-202514865

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2025-08-22T00:15:20