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Job Description

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

Fort Wayne Assembly is in search of a Facilities Area Manager, who serves as the single point of contact for all facility and utility needs, including facility maintenance, housekeeping, facilities related projects, utilities management, mobile equipment, roads, and grounds.

The Facilities Area Manager will be responsible to lead a group of salary employees, including Facilities engineers, Facilities Maintenance Representatives, Site Utilities Manager, and 3rd party service provider management team that oversee facilities maintenance and housekeeping at the site.

What You’ll Do

• Champion for Workplace Safety System elements, performance standards, and technical standards. Responsible for meeting the plant and GM Global Safety standards, including but not limited to: Speak up for Safety, Global Call to Action, Safety Observation Tours, employee safety concerns, incident investigation, Workplace Safety System compliance, and SIF events.

• Single point of contact for all facility related systems and maintenance/sustainment of plant facilities, powerhouse, CoGen, and wastewater treatment equipment. Ensure resolution of daily facility operational goals at site which enables consistent facility management, maintenance, energy supply, cleanliness, environmental compliance, and mobile equipment initiatives. Manage longer term projects by pulling in the required resources such as engineering, resource management, communications, real estate, food, and administration services.

• Implements divisional and corporate policies, safety, and good housekeeping practices while complying with the terms of local and national labor agreements.

• Leads in the selection of new employees, trains, develops, and evaluates employees. Develop leaders able to articulate and execute strategic facilities projects and plans.

• Responsible for developing and meeting budgets and forecasts within assigned area. Facility cost account champion for 4000 Account - Utilities. Supports all other cost councils to develop and implement cost savings initiatives for Facilities.

• Utilize Global Manufacturing System (GMS) principles, statements, and elements to sustain facilities related business metrics and create BPD objectives that drive results in SPQRCE at all levels through continuous improvement.

• Lead critical site planning activities including hourly and salary headcount forecast and utilization, budgets, project funding, space planning, resource management and labor agreements with unions. Establishes a course of action to accomplish completion of the job and/or project and proven ability to manage multiple and significantly complex projects and assignments with the highest level of autonomy and accountability for results.

Additional Job Description

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications) ​​

• Bachelors Degree in Engineer field or equivalent experience

• Minimum of 5 years of experience working in a manufacturing plant.

• At least 5 years of experience working in maintenance or facilities.

• Ability to work OT and shift work as needed.

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

• 10+ years of experience working in a manufacturing plant.

• 10+ years of experience working in maintenance or facilities.

• Extensive knowledge of facilities systems, building design, codes, and specifications.

• Demonstrated project management skills.

• Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as lead teams.

• Strong understanding of automotive manufacturing facilities.

About GM

Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all.

Why Join Us

We aspire to be the most inclusive company in the world. We believe we all must make a choice every day – individually and collectively – to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Our Work Appropriately philosophy supports our foundation of inclusion and provides employees the flexibility to work where they can have the greatest impact on achieving our goals, dependent on role needs. Every day, we want every employee, no matter their background, ethnicity, preferences, or location, to feel they belong to one General Motors team.

Benefits Overview

The goal of the General Motors total rewards program is to support the health and well-being of you and your family. Our comprehensive compensation plan incudes, the following benefits, in addition to many others:

• Paid time off including vacation days, holidays, and parental leave for mothers, fathers and adoptive parents;

• Healthcare (including a triple tax advantaged health savings account and wellness incentive), dental, vision and life insurance plans to cover you and your family;

• Company and matching contributions to 401K savings plan to help you save for retirement;

• Global recognition program for peers and leaders to recognize and be recognized for results and behaviors that reflect our company values;

• Tuition assistance and student loan refinancing;

• Discount on GM vehicles for you, your family and friends.

Diversity Information

General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that workforce diversity creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers. We understand and embrace the variety through which people gain experiences whether through professional, personal, educational, or volunteer opportunities. GM is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications and apply for any positions that match your skills and capabilities.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statements

GM is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. GM is committed to providing a work environment free from unlawful discrimination and advancing equal employment opportunities for all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, all practices and decisions relating to terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment are made without regard to an individual's protected characteristics. For purposes of this policy, “protected characteristics" include an individual's actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression, sexual orientation, weight, height, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us at Careers.Accommodations@GM.com or call us at 800-865-7580. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.​

We are leading the change to make our world better, safer and more equitable for all through our actions and how we behave. Learn more about:

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Our diverse team of employees bring their collective passion for engineering, technology and design to deliver on our vision of a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion. We are looking for adventure-seekers and imaginative thought leaders to help us transform mobility.

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The policy of General Motors is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status. Additionally, General Motors is committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us at Careers.Accommodations@GM.com .In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.