General Assembly Business Manager at General Motors in Lake Orion, MI

General Assembly Business Manager Location: Lake Orion, Michigan, United States of America Job Description GM DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATION-RELATED SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE. DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU WILL NEED GM IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP NOW OR IN THE FUTURE. THIS INCLUDES DIRECT COMPANY SPONSORSHIP, ENTRY OF GM AS THE IMMIGRATION EMPLOYER OF RECORD ON A GOVERNMENT FORM, AND ANY WORK AUTHORIZATION REQUIRING A WRITTEN SUBMISSION OR OTHER IMMIGRATION SUPPORT FROM THE COMPANY (e.g., H-1B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc.). 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: In this position, you will support the effective use of personnel, material, and equipment and participate in training and developing of salaried and hourly employees, and in the development of highly effective teams. You will support Global Manufacturing Systems (GMS) processes across multiple departments and serve as a resource supporting launch and pilot activities in assigned areas while helping to meet or exceed production cost schedule and maintains quality requirements. What You’ll Do: As a General Assembly Business Manager, you will lead operational strategy and execution for General Assembly, ensuring production goals are met while fostering a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement. Your responsibilities include: 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. Required Qualifications: 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). 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 Qualifications: 3 years of General Assembly Experience Demonstrated ability to implement Global Manufacturing Systems principles 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. 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