Maintenance Manager - General Assembly
Sterling Heights Assembly Plant - Sterling Heights
- Manufacturing
- Full-time
- maintenance manager
- general assembly
- preventive maintenance
The Maintenance Manager - General Assembly leads a team to ensure optimal performance, safety, and reliability of manufacturing equipment in the General Assembly area. Responsibilities include preventive and corrective maintenance, troubleshooting complex systems, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. The role collaborates cross-functionally and manages budgets, compliance, and vendor relationships while supporting capital projects and advanced automation systems.
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.
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.
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 included and optional disability, life, and other insurance programs - because your peace of mind matters.
Company Vehicle Lease Program
Eligible employees and their immediate families can enjoy company vehicle lease options with included insurance, maintenance, and unlimited mileage. Plus, take advantage of exclusive discounts on Stellantis products.
Family Building Benefit
We proudly support all paths to parenthood- including fertility and infertility treatments, adoption services, and gestational surrogacy.
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.




