General Motors Hiring for PPO Battery Operations Manager Job at Michigan Full Time

In our pursuit to create a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion, GM’s global manufacturing engineering team is challenging the limits on what is possible and embracing agility as it reimagines how to build the next generation of vehicles. Our diverse team of manufacturing engineers play a crucial role in transforming our facilities through implementing the adoption of ground-breaking technologies. From raw sheet metal to final assembly, this team is reinventing the tools and processes that will enable GM to deliver on our promise to create an all-electric future.

Scope

The scope of this position is to create, execute and lead a growth strategy of a Battery Pre-Production Operation (PPO) capable of responding to regular battery model updates. This person will lead all upcoming pre-production battery build activities and create the strategy for electric vehicles and their interactions with the vehicle manufacturing site.

Although the position begins as a strategic growth strategy, the measurement of success is pre-production units delivered on time. Additionally, instituting the disciplined and proven PPO processes relative to Bill Of Materials (BOM), change orders, material deliveries and escalation are imperative.

Key responsibilities

People Are Key

• Be a leader in the GM safety culture, with a commitment that everyone goes home safely every day. You will use your extensive knowledge of the workplace safety systems and safety fundamentals to teach and coach teams to understand and execute GM safety processes and embrace the GM safety culture. (It’s On Me)
• Provide results in a manner that is truthful and demonstrates strength of character.(Win with Integrity)
• Mentor/coach and support in development of the direct and indirect teams to continuously improve business process and metrics. (Be Inclusive, One Team)
• Demonstrate a culture of inclusion by actively listening, embracing change and educating others to work effectively together while providing training and coaching. (Be Inclusive, Be Bold)
• Achieve business results by creating a work environment that fosters a positive and inclusive culture that is based on feedback and recognition. (Be Inclusive, It’s On Me)

Qualifications

Abilities

• Technical excellence for propulsion and/or vehicle systems
• Leading, coaching, and mentoring team members
• Excellent in building cross-functional relationships within the company and fosters a one team value
• Effectively make decisions independently
• Managing multiple projects simultaneously
• Problem solving, root cause analysis, troubleshooting issues
• Strategic planning and driving innovation

Experience/Education

• Bachelor’s degree required (Engineering preferred)
• Prior experience in Manufacturing Engineering execution or operations leadership preferred
• Prior experience in propulsion systems is preferred
• Working knowledge in business application software (Microsoft office, PTPMC, Maximo, Power BI) and other related electronic tools.

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

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 (EEO) 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 [email protected]. 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.