Assistant Plant Manager, St. Catharines, Ontario | General Motors Careers

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

The Role:

We are looking for an Assistant Plant Manager to oversee day-to-day operations while coordinating activities across all assigned departments. This role is vital in fostering a collaborative environment where all team members can thrive.

• Manage daily operations by coordinating activities across all assigned departments, ensuring seamless collaboration and communication.

• Coach, train, and develop employees, providing constructive feedback and support to help them reach their full potential.

• Evaluate employee performance with a focus on growth and development, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

• Achieve key metrics related to Safety, People, Quality, Responsiveness, Cost, and Environmental standards, while meeting budget goals.

• Actively contributes to building a workplace culture of employee engagement.

• Actively leads the organization ensuring there is an effective safety culture in place.

What You Will Do:

• Lead by teaching and promoting GMS operating requirements, serving as the principal lead for regional GMS activities to ensure alignment and effectiveness.

• Maintain corporate and unit management control systems, budgets, and other essential information to monitor and enhance performance.

• Assist in forecasting for areas of responsibility, contributing to informed decision-making and strategic planning.

• Collaborate closely with various departments, both within and outside of the manufacturing team, to promote a unified approach and achieve shared goals.

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications):

• Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.

• 10+ years experience in a manufacturing environment

• Experience as a Manufacturing People Leader is also essential.

• Mandatory skills for this position include people leadership, problem-solving, and effective communication

• Demonstrated knowledge of and adherence to company policies and procedures while upholding GM’s vision, values, and cultural behaviors

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

• Master's degree in Business Management, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.

• Multi-Company and/or Multi-Plant Experience

• Multi-Disciplinary Background

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.

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