Paint Shop Business Manager - Detroit-Hamtramck Assembly Center - Hamtramck ASSY

Job Description

On-site: This position requires an employee to be on-site on a full-time basis

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 Silverado EV 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 amazing products! We offer a dynamic and inclusive work environment that questions the status-quo daily to strengthen our reputation. Selected candidates will have the opportunity to learn new skills and actively play an integral role in the development of new processes here at Factory Zero.

The Role:

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. This position will require shift flexibility over 1st, 2nd and 3rd shift.

What You'll Do:

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

Additional Job Description

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications):

• Must be able to work on any shift
• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing or equivalent experience
• 5+ years proven experience in Manufacturing/Assembly Plant
• 2+ years of experience in a leadership/supervisory/Group Leader role in a manufacturing environment
• Knowledge of quality control procedures, manufacturing processes, and management systems as they relate to production operations
• Proficient with MS Office applications

What Can Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications):

• Paint/Body Shop experience highly preferred
• Experience/knowledge of GM Global Manufacturing System (GMS)
• Experience with Fluid Fill Process Equipment, Alignment and DVT Process Equipment, Glass Cell Process Equipment, General Assembly Error Proofing Equipment (EPP Preferred) and knowledge of Atlas torque controllers and guns.  

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

The goal of the General Motors total rewards program is to support the health and well-being of you and your family. Our comprehensive compensation plan incudes, the following benefits, in addition to many others:
• Paid time off including vacation days, holidays, and parental leave for mothers, fathers and adoptive parents;
• Healthcare (including a triple tax advantaged health savings account and wellness incentive), dental, vision and life insurance plans to cover you and your family;
• Company and matching contributions to 401K savings plan to help you save for retirement;
• Global recognition program for peers and leaders to recognize and be recognized for results and behaviors that reflect our company values; 
• Tuition assistance and student loan refinancing;
• Discount on GM vehicles for you, your family and friends.

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

GM is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. GM is committed to providing a work environment free from unlawful discrimination and advancing equal employment opportunities for all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, all practices and decisions relating to terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment are made without regard to an individual's protected characteristics. For purposes of this policy, “protected characteristics" include an individual's actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression, sexual orientation, weight, height, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.  If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us at Careers.Accommodations@GM.com or call us at 800-865-7580. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.​