Business Manager Job at General Motors (Detroit)

Business Manager

General Motors

Location:
United States , Detroit

Category:
Manufacturing

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

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Job Description:

The Business Manager is responsible for leading day‑to‑day operations for an assigned manufacturing area, with a strong focus on safety, quality, delivery, cost, and people development . This role provides leadership to Group Leaders and cross‑functional partners to ensure stable operations, effective problem solving, and continuous improvement in support of the plant’s business plan and launch objectives.

Job Responsibility:

Lead daily operations
Own performance for a defined area (e.g., General Assembly Trim / Chassis), including safety, quality, throughput, scrap, overtime, and budget
Run structured daily management routines (start‑up meetings, tier reviews, end‑of‑shift reviews) to track performance and close gaps
Drive safety and quality
Champion a safety‑first culture
ensure compliance with all safety standards, audits, and corrective actions
Ensure robust containment, root‑cause analysis, and permanent corrective actions for quality issues impacting the area
Own the business plan and metrics
Deploy the Business Plan for your area, aligning targets and actions for safety, quality, delivery, cost, and people
Review key performance indicators with your team, identify trends, and drive countermeasures when performance is off plan
Lead people and talent
Provide direction, coaching, and feedback to Group Leaders and salaried staff
Support hourly team engagement, performance, and development in partnership with Group Leaders and HR/LR
Ensure staffing, training, and onboarding plans support current production and future launches
Standardization and continuous improvement
Ensure disciplined adherence to standard work, documented processes, and change control
Facilitate problem‑solving and continuous improvement activities (e.g., kaizen, 5‑Why, A3) to remove waste and improve stability
Partner with Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, GSC, and Maintenance to deliver sustainable improvements
Launch and change management
Support program / model launches, engineering changes, and capacity changes in your area
Coordinate readiness across people, process, equipment, and material
mitigate launch risks and escalate issues as needed
Cross‑functional collaboration
Collaborate with Maintenance, Engineering, Quality, Materials, HR/LR, Finance , and other Business Managers to support end‑to‑end value stream performance
Represent your area in plant reviews and support cross‑area problem solving

Requirements:

3 years of experience working in a manufacturing environment
Ability to rotate shifts and work overtime as needed
Proven leadership in managing unionized teams and salaried staff
Strong background in change management, team building, and business planning
Proficiency in BPD, and process improvement methodologies

Nice to have:

Experience as a Business Manager, Group Leader, or similar leadership role in high‑volume manufacturing
Working knowledge of lean manufacturing / GMS systems, standardization, and continuous improvement
Experience working in a unionized manufacturing environment and partnering closely with HR/LR
Demonstrated success in launching new products, processes, or lines and stabilizing operations post‑launch

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
February 18, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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