Business Planner - Paint Shop

Description

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

Our electric future is now! Factory ZERO is an automotive assembly plant at the cutting edge of product and manufacturing processes.  We strive for excellence in developing and sustaining the manufacturing enablers to quickly bring to market the most advanced and innovative automotive products to date.  The products being built at Factory ZERO encompass General Motors corporate vision of “Zero crashes, Zero emissions, Zero congestion.” This requires us to employ the most energetic, capable, and innovative talent to ensure we meet the challenges of developing the new manufacturing processes required to assemble amazing products. We offer a progressive and inclusive work environment that questions the status-quo daily to strengthen our reputation of being an incubator for new manufacturing processes and automation.  We value community outreach and have a strong presence in our neighborhoods.

The Role:

As a Leader in Production, you will be responsible for implementing and executing the established business process for the Paint Shop.  You will support Shift Leaders in managing the complexity in production operations while fostering an atmosphere of teamwork and cooperation.  This job requires effective communication with production, maintenance, and the shop committee.  The work involves a considerable amount of initiative in decision making and is accompanied by a high level of independent judgment.

What You'll Do:

• Manages department manpower including onboarding, movement within teams and departments, training, and administrative items
• Supports department floor operations including overtime, weekend work, and multiple shifts as required.
• Absentee replacement as needed for Group Leader, Business Manager, Shift Leader
• Supports Global Manufacturing Systems (GMS) processes across the shop and plant, including BPD activities at all levels
• Supports launch and pilot activities for new parts/products, new colors
• Establishes and maintains needed indirect materials and production aids, including cleaning as required
• Tracks open Kronos items, budgetary accounts, performance to training requirements at all levels and scrap reconciliation
• Manages paint coverall program
• Understands and consistently administers the National and Local Agreements between General Motors and the United Auto Workers Union
• Supports safety culture through audits, observation and incident investigation.

Additional Description

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications):

• Bachelor’s Degree in Manufacturing or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of experience within a manufacturing environment
• Previous experience within paint operations in a manufacturing environment
• Production group leader experience preferred
• Excellent communication, planning and organizational skills
• Knowledge of quality control procedures, manufacturing processes, and management systems as they relate to production operations.

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

• Experience/knowledge of GM Global Manufacturing System (GMS)

This job may be eligible for relocation benefits

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. Every day, we want every employee, no matter their background, ethnicity, preferences, or location, to feel they belong to one General Motors team.

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