Job Description

Orion Assembly – For us the future is now! We are an Assembly plant at the cutting edge of product and manufacturing processes. We strive for excellence in developing and sustaining the manufacturing enablers to quickly bring to market the most advanced and innovative automotive products to date. Most recently, Orion manufactured the Bolt EV, Bolt EUV (all electric vehicles) and the Cruise Autonomous vehicle (a self-driving car). Orion is the future site for the all-new Chevrolet Silverado EV and GMC Sierra EV. These products put us at the forefront of our corporate vision of “Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions, Zero Congestion”. This requires us to employ the most energetic, capable, and innovative talent to ensure we meet the challenges of developing the new manufacturing, and automation processes required to assemble such exciting products under the same roof. We offer a progressive and inclusive work environment that questions the status-quo daily to strengthen our reputation of being an incubator for new manufacturing processes and automation. We value community outreach and have a strong presence in our neighborhoods. Due to these challenges and being a multi-faceted business, the selected candidate will have the opportunity to learn new skills as well as influencing the development of manufacturing processes to support this historical and game changing progression to electric and autonomous vehicles.

On - Site: This position requires an employee to be on-site on a full-time basis.

The Role:

Controls Automation Manager will lead, guide, and direct a large group of technical employees responsible for engineering deliverables in support of the organization's business objectives. Work is of a technical nature using independent judgment within the limits of GMS, focusing on Safety, People, Quality, Responsiveness, Cost, and Environment (SPQRCE). You will aid in analyzing and solving complex manufacturing and automation problems and assist in obtaining resources to effectively perform operations.

What You'll Do (Responsibilities):

• Manage engineering execution of team as related to the Vehicle Development Process deliverables
• Provides technical leadership to work team
• Interacts and collaborates with many teams cross-functionally
• Leads team on new methods or initiatives without defined procedures
• Leads team to meet targets
• Reviews and approves engineering documentation, e.g. requirements, documents
• Identifies & leads staffing initiatives for work team
• Conducts regularly scheduled Group Meetings, Communicates GM Policies & Procedures, Leadership and Safety Messages
• Creates and communicates vision & strategies specific to functional responsibilities (may include preparing and giving presentations)
• Ensure employees complete all mandatory GM training and any specific training related to functional responsibility
• Understands & supports employee's career development goals
• Develops and executes initiatives to improve work team capability and increase work team capacity
• Assigns and manages workload for direct reports
• Sets individual employee and group priorities
• Reviews and approves employee work and overtime schedules, expenses, and other work-related data
• Evaluating Performance and Behaviors: Reviews deliverables and provides candid & constructive feedback
• Conducts performance interventions when necessary
• Formally & informally recognizes employee's contributions
• Provides timely and consistent feedback to direct employee's as appropriate
• Participates in compensation planning and administers compensation treatment
• Observes and steps up to remove roadblocks and resolve potential issues

Your Skills and Abilities (Required Qualifications):

• B.S. in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering (other technical disciplines may be considered if: 5+ Years direct technical controls and/or assembly knowledge & experience)
• Prior Salaried people leader experience
• Has experience writing Appropriation Requests, NPP and MBC requests and has maintained project spending information for prior projects – on-time and on-budget history a-plus
• Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills and track record of working collaboratively with cross functional teams to achieve project/program deliverables on time
• Demonstrated willingness to escalate emerging issues and leads team to resolve quickly and competently
• Proficient in developing and adhering to MS Project timelines
• Works constructively with others under pressure to achieve all Project Imperatives
• Strong ability to multi-task and leverage resources to attain challenging goals
• Ability to work OT and off-shift on an as needed basis
• Ability to travel around 25% of the time (US and international)
• Experienced in program management of automated systems
• Proficient in robotics, coding, programming, automation, delivery

What Can Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications):

• 5+ years technical controls and/or assembly knowledge & experience
• MBA/MS Engineering or Business Administration
• Prior project/program management leadership experience
• Prior Manufacturing assignment & solid working relationship with UAW
• RedX Certification and/or Six-sigma problem solving experience
• Program management experience in developing, testing, and implementing automated systems and machinery to perform specific tasks
• Standing Engineering team member regular contributor to a prior Engineering project team
• 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

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.

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.

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