General Motors

Assistant Plant Manager

General Motors • $80K — $95K *
Pontiac, MI 48340In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
8 - 10 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Engineering, or a related field.
  • 10+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
  • Proven experience as a Manufacturing People Leader.
  • Progressive leadership background in high-volume, unionized manufacturing operations.
  • Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and communication skills.
  • Working knowledge of manufacturing systems and continuous improvement methods.

Responsibilities

  • Lead daily plant execution by reviewing production and addressing operational issues.
  • Promote GMS operating requirements as the principal lead for regional GMS activities.
  • Champion safety culture through proactive engagement and incident analysis.
  • Coach and develop leaders to enhance accountability and engagement.
  • Monitor and enhance quality performance through effective issue resolution.
  • Manage cost and resource utilization via strategic planning and review processes.
  • Partner with HR/LR and union leadership to resolve workforce issues constructively.

Benefits

  • Potential eligibility for relocation benefits.
Full Job Description

Job Description

Assistant Plant Manager - Pontiac Stamping

Onsite: This role is categorized as onsite. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to our Pontiac Stamping plant location

Sponsorship: 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.

The Role

The Assistant Plant Manager supports safe, efficient, and people-focused operations at Pontiac Metal Center, a GM manufacturing stamping site with a unionized workforce. This role partners closely with plant leadership, operations, quality, maintenance, safety, HR/LR, and union leadership to deliver daily performance and continuous improvement across the plant.

The Assistant Plant Manager helps translate plant objectives into day-to-day execution by leading cross-shift communication, monitoring performance, resolving operational issues, coaching frontline leaders, and reinforcing standardized work, safety systems, and accountability.

What You’ll Do

  • Lead daily plant execution by reviewing production, responsiveness, quality, staffing, and operational issues, budgets and by driving follow-up actions with the appropriate teams.
  • Lead by teaching and promoting GMS operating requirements, serving as the principal lead for regional GMS activities to ensure alignment and effectiveness.
  • Champion a strong safety culture through floor presence, incident review, safety observation activity, and support of Workplace Safety System processes.
  • Coach and develop salaried and represented leaders, including shift leaders, group leaders, team leaders, and other frontline leaders, to strengthen accountability, capability, and engagement.
  • Support quality performance by monitoring plant quality systems, reviewing escalations, driving fast-response problem-solving, and strengthening assembly plant customer partnerships to ensure aligned expectations, rapid issue resolution, and sustained quality improvement.
  • Help manage cost and resource utilization through purchasing approvals, overtime planning, staffing reviews, productivity discussions, and budget-related routines.
  • Partner with HR/LR and union leadership to address employee relations matters, workforce issues, and plant labor topics in a timely and constructive way.
  • Reinforce standardized work, layered accountability, and continuous improvement practices consistent with GM manufacturing expectations.
  • Represent plant leadership in meetings, reviews, and escalation forums, and provide backup leadership support as needed.

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)​​

  • Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Engineering, or a related field.
  • 10+ years experience in a manufacturing environment.
  • Experience as a Manufacturing People Leader is also essential.
  • Progressive leadership experience in manufacturing or industrial operations, preferably in a high-volume, unionized environment.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead across safety, people, quality, responsiveness, and cost priorities in a complex plant setting.
  • Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and communication skills, with the ability to lead through changing priorities and operational disruption.
  • Working knowledge of manufacturing systems, continuous improvement methods, and plant business processes.

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

  • Experience in Stamping, Body and/or Paint, Tool & Die.
  • Multi-plant experience.
  • Global Surface Quality Evaluation (GSQE) experience.
  • Experience working directly with represented workforces and union partners.

Leadership Expectations

  • Model GM behaviors in safety, integrity, accountability, inclusion, and respect.
  • Demonstrate strong results orientation and customer focus in daily decision-making, problem solving, and plant execution.
  • Build trust across shifts and functions through visibility, responsiveness, collaboration, influencing, and consistent follow-through.
  • Champion people’s development by developing talent and strengthening the leadership pipeline through coaching, feedback, and mentorship.
  • Drive disciplined execution while fostering continuous improvement and operational excellence.

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 includes direct company sponsorship, entry of GM as the immigration employer of record on a government form, and any work authorization requiring a written submission or other immigration support from the company (e.g., H1-B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc). 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.

About General Motors

General Motors Company engages in the manufacture and sale of cars and trucks in the United States, China, Brazil, Germany, the United Kingdom, Canada, and Italy. It offers sedans, crossovers, sport utility vehicles, pick-up trucks, coupes, sports/convertibles and hybrid vehicles, hatchbacks/wagons, and vans, as well as mini cars in India. The company also provides parts and accessories, such as iPod and MP3 compatibility, mobility accessories, performance parts, AC parts and services, and merchandise. In addition, it offers vehicle safety, security, and information services. The company provides used vehicles. It offers its products through dealers and distributors. General Motors Company was formerly known as NGMCO, Inc. and changed its name to General Motors Company in July 2009. The company was incorporated in 2009 and is based in Detroit, Michigan. It operates manufacturing facilities in India, the United States, and Canada. General Motors Company operates as a subsidiary of the United States Department of The Treasury. General Motors led global vehicle sales for 77 consecutive years from 1931 through 2007, longer than any other automaker, and is currently among the world's largest automakers by vehicle unit sales. General Motors acts in most countries outside the USA via wholly-owned subsidiaries but operates in China through 10 joint ventures. GM's OnStar subsidiary provides vehicle safety, security, and information services. In 2009, General Motors shed several brands, closing Saturn, Pontiac, and Hummer, and emerged from a government-backed Chapter 11 reorganization. In 2010, GM made an initial public offering IPOs to date and returned to profitability later that year.

General Motors Careers

Join the dynamic team at General Motors, a global leader in automotive innovation and technology. At General Motors, we offer unparalleled job opportunities that propel your career forward while contributing to a legacy of engineering excellence.

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Embark on a career with General Motors to drive the future of mobility. Our team is dedicated to redefining the automotive landscape through innovation and leadership in electric vehicles and sustainable solutions. By joining us, you will be part of a culture that values diversity, teamwork, and continuous professional growth.

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At General Motors, innovation is at the core of everything we do. From research and development to manufacturing, our teams work collaboratively to lead the industry with cutting-edge technologies and sustainable practices. We encourage our employees to think big and push the boundaries of what’s possible.

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As part of our global workforce, you will collaborate with talented individuals who are passionate about shaping the future of transportation. General Motors offers a variety of career paths in engineering, design, IT, marketing, and more. With over 155,000 employees worldwide, our network provides expansive opportunities for networking and professional development.

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Start your career journey with a General Motors internship, where you can apply your academic knowledge to real-world projects. Our internships provide a robust foundation in the automotive industry, with mentorship from experienced leaders. Full-time employees enjoy a wealth of benefits, including comprehensive health care, retirement plans, and performance bonuses, ensuring that your hard work is rewarded.

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Learn more about General Motors
Size
157,000 employees
Market Cap
$46.9 billion
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
Net Income
$6.4 billion
Founded
1908
5 Year Trend
-3.2%
Revenue
$122.4 billion
NASDAQ
GM
* Ladders Estimates

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