Shop Director - Global Propulsion Systems (GPS)

Description

Work Arrangement:

Hybrid: This position does not require an employee to be on-site full-time to perform most effectively. This position requires an employee to be onsite 3 times per week . Other than the 3 times per week on site, the employee’s role enables them to work at a GM facility or off-site as frequently as needed or desired.

Please Note:

Sponsorship: 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.

The Role:

In this role, you will partner in the execution of business plans for manufacturing operations and will be responsible in providing support to help those operations achieve BPD plans and important metric objectives. Work is of a high-level, technical nature using independent judgment within the limits of GMS and standardized launch processes - focusing on Safety, People, Quality, Responsiveness, Cost, and Environment (SPQRCE). You will need to possess the ability to deal with complex problems. You may also mentor less experienced team members.

What You'll Do: (Responsibilities):

Partner with GPS leadership to drive improvement in business performance metrics including Safety, Quality, Responsiveness, Cost, and Environmental Metrics.

Achieve budget goals

Lead through guiding GMS operating requirements

Function as a GMS calibrator and support GMS calibrations across GMNA

Collaborate closely with other departments within and outside of the manufacturing team

Maintains corporate and unit management control systems, budget and other information necessary to monitor performance

Assist in the forecasting of areas of responsibilities

Demonstrate knowledge of and adherence to company policies and procedures and upholds GM's vision, values, and cultural behaviors.

Expertise:

Recognized pre-eminent technical expert.

Has extensive theoretical and practical knowledge on leading-edge or complex technologies, disciplines, theories, techniques and /or concepts.

Responsible for end-to-end process. Applies wealth of professional knowledge to generate and implement new ideas, concepts and practices and provides resolution to critical issues.

Steers a course of action for their area of responsibility, often across multiple countries and regions. Has broad latitude in decisions and actions in a complex environment, and their recommendations are expected and strongly considered by senior leadership.

Their reputation and influence is recognized internally on a global level and often externally within the industry, which provides influence on innovation and solutions within the organization.

Complexity:

Works on unique and/or multidimensional issues of significant complexity and creates strategic and influential innovations and solutions that impact the organization's strategic objectives.

Solutions are often created with limited information and require long-term perspective, confident independent judgement, and discretion on significant matters.

Has significant discretion in setting objectives and determining approaches for important assignments. Identifies, develops, and embraces challenges and opportunities to exceed a goal. Sets new and stretching goals for self with relevant metrics to achieve beyond what is expected.

Often required to use high level communication skills to negotiate with internal and or external stakeholders, where interests are not aligned.

Establishes formal networks with influential decision makers and is highly regarded as an expert and influential figure within both the internal and external communities.

SCOPE AND IMPACT:

Develops, plans, and owns the delivery of critical Key Performance Indicators and Key Strategic Initiatives that directly impact function results and support GM business strategy. Often makes recommendations to senior management on the development and implementation of strategic plans and objectives. Is fully accountable for delivery of complete operational plans and their effectiveness.

Provides longer-term perspective to and often leads critical projects with cross-functional visibility and impact. They shape major organization wide initiatives and serve as an indirect leader within their function.

Champions large-scale change management and role models GM’s behaviors necessary to maintain a productive team without inhibiting individuality and personal diversity.

Their contributions influence the organization's strategic direction and vision and are critical to the business' future success. Their impact goes well beyond their own function.

Your Skills & Abilities: ​ ( Required Qualifications):

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or equivalent operations experience

10+ Years of experience in automotive manufacturing industry

5+ years of experience of Global Propulsion Systems (GPS) processes in the automotive manufacturing industry (Castings, Engines, Transmissions, Batteries and Drive Units)

Experience in GPS Manufacturing operations and/or GPS Manufacturing Engineering/Maintenance

Demonstrated track record of measurable results

Demonstrated problem solving and communications capability

Solid organizational and follow-up skills.

Highly proficient in using MS Office suite of tools (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Project) to produce professional written communication, such as reports, presentations, and correspondence

Ability to travel 40% of the time or higher based on business needs domestically and/or internationally.

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

Master's Degree in Engineering/Business Administration

Launch experience preferred

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 hybrid. This means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location at least 3 times a week {or other frequency dictated by their manager}.

The selected candidate will be required to travel on a regular basis (25-50%) for this role.

This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.

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