ME & Facilities - Business Planner- Factory Zero

General Motors; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

General Motors is seeking a Business Planning professional for our Detroit-Hamtramck plant. The role emphasizes manufacturing controls, lean production, and cross-functional collaboration with team leaders and management.

You will engage in planning processes, coordinate SOTs, and support information lifecycle management and additive manufacturing initiatives. The position requires 2+ years in a related role, a strong analytical mindset, and the ability to work all three shifts, including

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience.
• 2+ years of experience in a Business Planning capacity or relevant experience.
• In-depth knowledge of manufacturing controls and lean production principles.
• Good communication skills to collaborate with team leaders, union representatives, and management.
• Ability to work/rotate through all 3 shifts (1st, 2nd & 3rd).
• Ability to work overtime, weekends, holidays, etc. as needed.

Responsibilities

• Support the ME & Facilities Functional Leader in organization and execution of the business.
• Support portfolio and planning processes, SOT schedules.
• Coordinate ILM activities for the plant.
• Oversee Additive Manufacturing (3D printing) operations and align with business needs.
• Monitor assignments and progress of complex projects.
• Maintain project list and business cases with deliverables and timing.
• Support competitive assessment process.
• Collect and analyze key operating metrics for the group.
• Provide occasional technical support on the manufacturing floor.
• Serve as backup Asset Lead when required.
• Develop and deliver presentations for management levels.
• Handle various special assignments.

Skills

Manufacturing knowledge

Lean principles

Communication

Analytical skills

Shift work

Team influence

Education

Bachelor's degree or related field

Tools

Maximo

TPM

GMS

GPM&C

Job description

Work Arrangement:

This role is categorized as onsite. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to our Detroit/Hamtramck plant location

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:

What You'll Do:

• Support the ME & Facilities Functional Leader in the organization and execution of the business, including staff meetings and special assignments.


• Support the portfolio and business planning BPD process, Safe Observation Tour (SOT) schedules.


• Support and coordinate activities around Information Life Cycle Management, ILM, for the plant.


• Oversee and support Additive Manufacturing (3D printing) operations, including coordination of activities, prioritization of requests, design/development, and alignment with business needs.


• Monitor assignments, priority goals, and requirements in the preparation and execution of complex projects.


• Maintain project list, business cases, including deliverables, benefits, and timing.


• Support the Functional competitive assessment process.


• Collect and analyze key operating metrics for the group.


• Provide occasional technical support (Controls or Mechanical Engineering) on the manufacturing floor as needed.


• Serve as a backup Asset Lead, providing coverage and support for asset-related responsibilities when required.


• Develop and deliver presentations for all levels of management.


• Handle a variety of special assignments.

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

• Bachelor's degree or a related field (or equivalent professional experience).


• 2+ years of experience in a Business Planning capacity or relevant experience.


• In-depth knowledge of manufacturing controls and processes, lean production principles, and quality standards essential for optimizing production operations.


• Good communication skills to effectively collaborate with team leaders, union representatives, and management.


• Ability to work / rotate through all 3 shifts (1st, 2nd & 3rd).


• Ability to work overtime, weekends, holidays, etc. as needed.


• Proven ability to drive team outcomes and influence the performance of cross-functional groups without direct supervisory authority.


• Skills in mentoring and coaching teams lead to fostering a collaborative, high-performing work environment.


• Strong analytical skills to assess production monitoring data and provide help with vehicle broadcasting in general assembly area as needed.


• Solid understanding of business processes with the ability to ensure adherence to GM internal standards, union agreements, and regulatory requirements.

What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

• Global Manufacturing Systems (GMS) experience.


• Experience with Maintenance Systems (Maximo or TPM)


• Experience in Manufacturing Plant Floor Systems (GPM&C, PR&T, GEPICS A demonstrated track record of influencing and driving team performance through strategic workforce planning and targeted training initiatives, even without direct people management


• Ability to use data-driven insights to develop and implement innovative solutions that enhance operational performance across complex production systems.


• 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.


• This job is not eligible for relocation benefits. Any relocation costs would be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

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