Business Manager

Description

The Role:

As a Business Manager your focus is to lead shift operations by resolving issues, supporting startup, and driving continuous improvement in safety, people, quality, responsiveness, and cost. You will be responsible for coordinating manpower, managing escalation protocols, meeting production targets, driving GMS, and coaching your team members. This position requires you to have the ability to work any shift and over time.

What You'll Do (Responsibilities):

Conduct shift-to-shift reviews with SLs/GLs; communicate carryover issues and prioritize support

Review/set manpower, manpower transfers, and address absenteeism

Support startup activities and drive execution

Conduct Level 2 BPD reviews and support Level 4 board updates with AM

Manage containment & bypass activities; segregate nonconforming material and complete containment sheets

Monitor CSS Assembly floor for downtime; coach situational awareness & over cycles

Enforce escalation protocols per FEO Escalation Process Sheet

Support downloading/uploading during gaps in breakdowns and recovery

Attend manpower meetings; support transition and training of employees

Lead weekend manpower coordination and execution; ensure NSOT process is followed

Assist in weekend planning with Maintenance and AMs; forecast banks and units

Lead TIP reviews; ensure trackers are updated and teams are prepared for Thursday meetings

Champion safety training and ensure machining training and No Blips are completed

Support Cority report outs and Go & Sees; escalate safety ESCs appropriately

Coach and develop GLs and TLs in GMS, leadership, and operational awareness

Lead GMS Golden Hours weekly; conduct monthly 2-hour coaching sessions with TLs

Ensure Communication Logs and Pink Binder processes are completed and signed

Support EOS, WIP, and OOP counts; coach GLs on proper entry and NSOT sheet execution/escalation

Your Skills and Abilities (Required Qualifications):

3 years of experience working in a manufacturing environment

Ability to work any shift (1st, 2nd, 3rd)

Ability to work overtime as needed

Demonstrated leadership experience in a high-paced production setting

Proficiency in problem-solving and related tools

Excellent communication and coaching skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities and lead cross-functional teams under pressure

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

3+ years of experience working in a manufacturing environment

Demonstrated leadership experience in manufacturing or machining operations

Bachelor’s or higher education

Strong understanding of GMS, BPD, and escalation protocols

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., H1-B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc.)

This role is categorized as onsite. This means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location on a full-time basis.

This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.

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