Manufacturing Engineering Director

Vacancy Status:
This posting is for an existing vacancy within the organization and is open to new applications. (Backfill)

AI Disclosure:
As part of the application process Artificial Intelligence will be used in the hiring process for this role

Onsite - This role is categorized as onsite. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Oshawa on a full-time basis.

About the role:
You willbe responsibleforleadingand directingall technical manufacturing plant operations. You will exercise a substantial amount of creativityperceptionand initiative with a significant latitude for independent judgment and action. You will be managing a large group of salaried employees over multiple shifts. You willbe responsibleforpeople leaders infacilities andmanufacturingengineeringacross the entire campus.You willensure that technical operations supportthe attainment of organizational or divisional productionobjectives and that theseobjectivesare achieved at the lowest cost consistent with quality requirements. You willbe responsibleforsupportingthe technical requirementsto meetproduction schedulesandplantbudget.You willbe responsible forthe successful completion of all technical projects performed by internal or contract resources.You will develop and drive asafetyculture within the plant and uphold GMs vision values and cultural behaviours. You willbe responsibleforexecutingworkplace safety system element ownership responsibilities campus wide. You willbe responsibleforactingas the single voice of the plant in any Solutioning Left technical and strategic planning activities. You will work with corporate strategyplanning teams to define the future of the Oshawa campus.

WhatYoullDo (Responsibilities)

• Lead and direct all technical manufacturingactivities

• Provide strategic direction and technical leadership to the plants engineering facilities maintenanceITand technical training teams

• Provide guidance to teams to ensure continuous improvement in manufacturing processes whilemaintainingoperating budgets

• Utilize plant KPIs tomonitorplant performance and drive continuous improvement to exceed business plan targets

• Embracechange andbea champion of innovation

• Talent developmentforall technical and semi technical personnel to function at a world class level ofproficiency

• Constantly work to improve the Workplace of Choice environment

• Develop and drive a strong safety culture within the plant.Execute workplace safety system element ownership responsibilities campus-wide

• Responsible for forecasting in areas of responsibility

• Negotiateandcomply withthe terms of local and national labour agreements

• Ensure successful completion of all technical projects performed by internal and contract resources

• Act as the single voice of the plant in all Solutioning Left technical and strategic planning activities

Skills & Abilities:

• Bachelors degree in engineering or related field

• Extensive experience in automotive manufacturing leadership with a focus on technical operations and plant management

• Proven leadership experience with the ability to motivate teams drive change and foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to effectively engage with stakeholders at all levels of organization in plant and beyond

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in a technical field

• 10 years of experience in Automotive Manufacturing / Manufacturing Engineering

• Government relations experienceorexposure

• Strong technical knowledge of manufacturing engineering standards systems and tools (suchasGMS principles workplace safety systems ME systems plant-floor systems)

• Experience in multiple business units across the corporate enterprisenot limited tomanufacturing

• Demonstrated project/program management capability (timing budget risk management cross-functional coordination)

Compensation

The salary range for this role is $165000.00 to $214300.00. The actual base salary a successful candidate will be offered within this range will vary based on factors relevant to the position.

Benefits:

The goal of the General Motors of Canada total rewards program is to support the health and well-being of you and your family. Our comprehensive compensation plan currently includes the following benefits in addition to many others:

• Paid time off including vacation days holidays and supplemental benefits for pregnancy parental and adoption leave.

• Healthcare dental and vision benefits including health care spending account and wellness incentive.

• Life insurance plans to cover you and your family.

• Company and matching contributions to a Defined Contribution Pension plan to help you save for retirement.

• GM Vehicle Purchase Plan for you your family and friends.

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.