Paint Shop Business Manager

Work Arrangement:

Position requires an employee to be onsite on a full-time basis.

The Role:

Factory ZERO is our first, all-electric automotive assembly plant and the blueprint of General Motors' electric future! We have a corporate vision of “Zero crashes, Zero emissions, Zero congestion.” Our most novel products like the Hummer EV and our very first autonomous vehicle, Cruise Origin will be assembled right in this facility. This requires us to employ the most upbeat, capable, and innovative talent to ensure we meet the challenges of developing the new manufacturing processes required to assemble these outstanding products!

The Paint Shop Business Manager will be in charge of leading all aspects of department staff including onboarding, training, and labor movement. This job requires cross-functional communication with production, maintenance, and shop committee(s). This person has ability to work in fast-paced environments, using their independent judgement to make decisions that reflect what is best for the business.

What You’ll Do:

• Supports CIP workshops in the areas of SPQRCE.
• Support unit manager to resolve workforce issues in conjunction with union.
• Leads daily workforce within the department
• Leads all aspects of KRONO's (timekeeping) for responsible area
• Supports department floor operations and safety culture through audits, observation, and incident investigation.
• Lead production supervisors
• Must be willing to rotate shifts and be available to work overtime including weekends
• CAP development and discussion with direct reports
• Supports department problem solving initiatives
• Strong knowledge of Global Manufacturing Systems (GMS)

Additional

Your Skills and Abilities:

• Proficient with MS Office applications
• Knowledge of quality control procedures, manufacturing processes, and management systems as they relate to production operations
• Minimum 3 years proven experience in Manufacturing/Assembly Plant
• Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing or equivalent experience

What Will Give You a Competitive Edge:

• Production group leader experience
• Paint/Body Shop experience highly preferred
• 5 or more years of demonstrated ability to understand automotive manufacturing/assembly plant processes
• Experience/knowledge of GM Global Manufacturing System (GMS)

** GM DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATION-RELATED SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE. DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU WILL NEED GM IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP (e.g., H-1B, TN, STEM OPT, etc.) NOW OR IN THE FUTURE.

About GM

Our 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 Us

We 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 Overview

Diversity Information

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statements

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