Business Manager

Business Manager

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 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.