Paint Area Manager

Job Description

Work Arrangement:

Onsite: This role is categorized as onsite. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Fort Wayne ASSY Plant on a fulltime basis.

Relocation:

This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.

Please Note:

Sponsorship:GM DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATIONRELATED SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE. DONOT APPLY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU WILL NEED GM IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP (e.g. H1B TNSTEM OPT etc. NOW OR IN THE FUTURE.

The Role:

In this role you will lead and direct manufacturing operations in the Paint Department. Exercise a substantial amount of creativity perception and initiative with a significant latitude for independent judgment and action. Manage a large group of hourly and salaried employees over multiple shifts. You will have immediate responsibility over people leaders in manufacturing operations and the of plant business processes. Assure that organizational or divisional production objectives are achieved at the lowest cost consistent with quality requirements. Delegate responsibilities to key shift leaders within production operations. You will also be responsible for meeting production schedules as well as meeting departmental/plant budget in addition to the following.

An area manager responsible for a distinct area of the business directly responsible for formulating business strategies for the organization they are a part of. Typically leads other managers (sometimes individual contributors) providing clear strategy and direction to those on their team.

What Youll Do: (Responsibilities):

EXPERTISE

• Has deep knowledge of organizational practices and versatile management experience across different teams and areas within the function and sometimes across different functions.
• Owns a distinct business area within the function or organization. Uses independent judgment to make professional and managerial decisions and drives the achievement of results by leading team(s) on of these plans.
• Drives development of policies and processes within the area they manage ensuring best practices are identified assessed and integrated as appropriate. Advises senior leadership on processes and products that have a direct impact on the organization results.

COMPLEXITY

• Collaborates with site leadership in the development of strategic plans and objectives and translates them into actionable strategies and operational plans for the team(s) managed reprioritizing and reallocating resources as appropriate based on changing business needs. Guides the team on resolving complex issues and situations. Plays a significant role in developing the longterm strategy for the area managed contributing to the overall functional and organizational strategy.
• Develops plans for people resources and ensures that team members are continuing to grow their skills and competencies. Has continued career discussions with their team and knows where to allocate resources based on unique strengths of everyone on the team.
• Engages with plant leadership and/or major customers to negotiate matters that impact the function. Aligns multiple stakeholder perspectives to achieve agreement on extremely complex issues. Manages the successful resolution of conflicts across the area they lead and or support.
• Applies experience and knowledge to preserve effective working relationships with stakeholders at all levels of organization in complex communication situations that might be sensitive and conflicting in nature.

SCOPE AND IMPACT

• Works together with plant leadership on developing and implementing strategic plans and objectives. Is fully accountable for delivery of complete operational plans and their effectiveness. Provides longerterm perspective to and often leads critical projects with crossfunctional visibility and impact.
• Builds and manages large teams often teams of teams with the optimal mix of talent and experience. Makes internal and external staffing decisions supports and guides individual development of direct reports and their teams drives performance. Champions largescale change management and role models GMs behaviors necessary to maintain a productive team without inhibiting individuality and personal diversity.
• Their impact goes well beyond their own department. Develops plans and owns the delivery of critical Key Performance Indicators and Key Strategic Initiatives (through subordinate managers and employees) that directly impact function results and support GM business strategy.

Additional Job Description

Your Skills & Abilities: Required Qualifications):

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering Business Administration or related field or equivalent operations experience
• 9 Years of experience in automotive manufacturing industry
• Knowledge of Paint Manufacturing operations and/or Paint Manufacturing Engineering/Maintenance
• Demonstrated track record of measurable results
• Demonstrated problem solving and communications capability
• Solid organizational and followup 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 5 of the time or higher based on business needs domestically.

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

• Masters Degree in Engineering/Business Administration
• Launch experience preferred

Work Arrangement:

Onsite: This role is categorized as onsite. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Fort Wayne ASSY Plant on a fulltime basis.

Relocation:

This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.

Please Note:

Sponsorship:GM DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATIONRELATED SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE. DONOT APPLY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU WILL NEED GM IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP (e.g. H1B TNSTEM OPT etc. NOW OR IN THE FUTURE.

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Benefits Overview

The goal of the General Motors total rewards program is to support the health and wellbeing 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

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