General Motors · 15 hours ago
General Assembly Business Manager
Lake Orion, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expGeneral Motors is a company that aims for a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion. The General Assembly Business Manager will lead operational strategy and execution for General Assembly, ensuring production goals are met while fostering a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleInformation ServicesManufacturingTransportation
No H1B
Responsibilities
Champion Safety & Quality Champion safe work practices and drive objectives for ergonomics, health, safety, and housekeeping
Maintain and communicate quality standards, leveraging resources to resolve issues promptly
Lead Production Strategy & Execution Oversee daily General Assembly operations to ensure alignment with plant objectives
Manage manpower planning, cost control, and resource allocation
Support launch readiness and model changeovers
Achieve production schedules and product requirements through lean manufacturing principles, focusing on variation reduction, cost control, and productivity improvements
Direct departmental manpower planning, including headcount management, vacation scheduling, and roster oversight
Drive Operational Excellence Monitor KPIs and lead initiatives to improve safety, quality, and throughput
Implement lean manufacturing practices and standardized work processes
Facilitate root cause analysis and corrective action planning
Establish systems to prevent recurrence of known issues and ensure adequate job instruction training (JIT)
Drive Global Manufacturing Systems (GMS) processes across multiple departments and support launch and pilot activities
Support and lead TIP Process in General Assembly with Area Director and Shift Leader
Develop & Support Teams Provide leadership and guidance to Group Leaders, Team Leaders, and production teams
Promote a culture of inclusion, safety, and continuous improvement
Coach and mentor Group Leaders and Team Leaders to build leadership capability
Motivate, train, and develop employees to perform effectively using standardized methods
Participate in hiring, training, and evaluating employees while building highly effective teams
Collaborate Cross-Functionally Partner with engineering, maintenance, quality, HR, and other departments to achieve plant objectives
Communicate effectively with plant leadership and corporate stakeholders
Ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory standards
Foster strong relationships with represented employees, UAW leadership, and salaried teams
Administer National and Local Agreements between General Motors and the United Auto Workers Union
Specialized Responsibilities Serve as Subject Matter Expert (SME) in HCC and KRONOS to coach and mentor peers and salaried teams
Qualification
Required
5+ years' experience working in manufacturing or related experience
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
Working knowledge of all safety absolutes and policies (e.g., lockout, ESWP)
Demonstrated ability to implement GMS principles
Proven ability to lead teams and manage complex operations
Excellent communication, analytical, and organizational skills
Flexibility to work varied shifts and overtime and respond to changing priorities
Proven project management skills and ability to teach others
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Preferred
3+ years of General Assembly Experience
You're a strategic thinker with a hands-on approach to problem-solving
You thrive in fast-paced environments and lead with confidence and clarity
You build strong relationships across teams and inspire others to perform at their best
You're passionate about operational excellence and continuous improvement
You bring a data-driven mindset and a commitment to delivering results
Benefits
Relocation benefits
Total Rewards resources
Company
General Motors
General Motors is an automotive company that designs, produces, markets, and distributes vehicles and vehicle parts.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$8.51BKey Investors
US Department of Energy
2025-05-05Post Ipo Debt· $2B
2024-10-31Grant· $8M
2024-07-11Grant· $500M
Leadership Team
Mary Barra
Chair and Chief Executive Officer
Tony Cervone
Senior Vice President, Global Communications
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