General Motors

Facilities Area Manager

General Motors • $95K — $115K *
Flint, MI 48504In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in business, Engineering, or equivalent professional experience.
  • 7+ years in a manufacturing leadership role or related function.
  • Knowledge of maintenance methods and facilities management safety protocols.
  • Familiarity with safety and environmental regulations.
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills.
  • Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee day-to-day maintenance of the manufacturing facility and its systems.
  • Manage facility projects ensuring safety compliance and budget adherence.
  • Coordinate external contractors for facility maintenance and repairs.
  • Monitor facility expenses and identify cost-saving opportunities.
  • Plan and execute maintenance schedules for critical building systems.
  • Investigate security incidents and implement corrective actions.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally to create and convey facility strategies.

Benefits

  • Opportunity for professional growth in a manufacturing environment.
  • Engagement in diverse responsibilities across multiple facility projects.
  • Chance to lead and influence facility management strategies.
  • Participation in strategic planning for future developments.
  • Full-time onsite engagement fostering team collaboration.
Full Job Description
Job Description

The Role

The Facilities Area Manager is responsible for overseeing all aspects of a building's functionality, maintenance and security, ensuring the safety and suitability of the space for occupants by managing tasks like cleaning, security, repairs, building systems, and space planning, and coordinating with contractors to address maintenance needs.

What You'll Do (Responsibilities)
• Oversee the day-to-day maintenance of the manufacturing facility, including building systems, equipment, utilities, and infrastructure.
• Manage facility projects, including renovations, expansions, and reconfigurations, ensuring compliance with safety standards and budgetary constraints.
• Coordinate and oversee external contractors and service providers for facility maintenance and repairs.
• • Monitor facility expenses, review contracts, and identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising safety or quality.
• Plan and execute routine maintenance schedules for building systems like HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and fire safety equipment.
• Plan for future development in line with strategic business objectives.
• Investigate security incidents, accidents, and near-miss events, and implement corrective actions to prevent future occurrences.
• Interacts and collaborates with many teams cross-functionally.
• Creates and communicates vision & strategies specific to functional responsibilities (may include preparing and giving presentations).
• Provides timely and consistent feedback to direct employees as appropriate.

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)
• Bachelor's degree in business, Engineering, or equivalent professional level experience.
• 7+ years of experience in leadership in a manufacturing environment or equivalent related functions.
• Knowledge of general maintenance methods, operating requirements, and safety precautions related to facilities management.
• Familiarity with relevant safety and environmental regulations.
• Effective problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Strong multi-tasking, organizational, and time management skills with acute attention to detail.
• Able to work on-site on holidays, weekends, and/or evenings, if needed.
• Has experience writing Appropriation Requests and has maintained project spending information for prior projects - on-time and on-budget history a-plus.

What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)
• Prior experience in facilities engineering preferred.
• MBA/MS Engineering or Business Administration.
• Prior Manufacturing assignment & solid working relationship with UAW.
• Working knowledge and relationship with key contacts of major Functional Groups, including: GPSC, Engineering, Quality, CME, Advanced PE, Finance, SQE/AQE, Corporate NPP/MBC staff.
• Demonstrated willingness to escalate emerging issues and leads team to resolve quickly and competently.
• Works constructively with others under pressure to achieve all Project Imperatives.
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.The selected candidate will be required to travel

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.

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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
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