The Role:
As a Body Shop Business Manager, you will have Supervisory responsibility for a medium/large group of employees in the implementation and execution of the established business process for an area in the production operations and foster an atmosphere of teamwork and cooperation. Work is of a technical nature using independent judgment within the limits of GMS, focusing on Safety, People, Quality, Responsiveness, Cost, and Environment (SPQRCE). May manage across multiple shifts. You will maintain awareness of quality standards, and communicate department quality goals, and leverages resources to solve quality issues. You will build and maintain good working relationships with employees, union, and management, and understand to consistently administer the National and Local Agreements between General Motors and the United Auto Workers Union. Implements and follows systems that prevent reoccurrence of known issues.

What You'll Do:

• Manage Production Group Leaders and execution of shop floor standardized work
• Participate in BPD reviews at all levels and perform regular BPD level 4/5/ and workstation layered audits
• Accountable to coach and drive actions for DRR/DRL related items (Diamonds 1-3)
• Ensures Containment is in place and repair direction is provided to technicians in Final Process
• Coordinates material usage and track scrap material to assure it is processed correctly.
• Approve Salary Payroll (GMTKS)
• Participate in Staff Safety Observation Tour
• Conduct Performance Reviews for Direct Reports
• GMS - Coach/Teach/Support - (BIQ 4 Audit Readiness) and Provide Quality/BIQ updates during Planning/Staff Meeting
• Escalate and follow up on employee safety concerns
• Attend GMS Basketweave Meeting
• Daily Scrap Tracking: Review of open tags, Final Process scrap
• Assist with Set-ins/Setouts

Additional Description

Your Skills and Abilities:

• Minimum 3+ years of experience in an Automotive Assembly or Stamping Plant
• Ability to lead problem solving activities and leverage analytical abilities.
• Schedule flexibility when required during launches: testing, workshops, etc.
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, SharePoint)
• Must be able to work on any shift
• Must be able to work overtime, as needed

What Will Give You a Competitive Edge:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• Leadership/Management Experience (Group Leader/Supervisor/Team Lead etc)
• Experience working within Body Shop
• Production experience
• Vehicle Launch Experience

This position may be eligible for relocation benefits

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