Business Manager - Maintenance - Lockport
About The Position
The Business Manager - Maintenance supervises salaried employees responsible for plant equipment operations, maintenance, and repair. The role makes decisions based on established procedures and uses independent judgment within the limits of GM’s Global Manufacturing System (GMS), with a focus on Safety, People, Quality, Responsiveness, Cost, and Environment (SPQRCE). The position also trains others and oversees a small to medium group of salaried maintenance Group Leaders. The manager leads equipment and facility maintenance and repair in alignment with GM maintenance systems. Responsibilities include conducting checks and communicating results; overseeing preventive maintenance and equipment-malfunction diagnosis; recommending solutions; and meeting schedule and quality requirements. The role coordinates maintenance planning and resources, supports continuous improvement, reinforces safety and standardization, and drives issue resolution and operational performance.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree and/or equivalent experience.
- At least 3 years of experience in a leadership role.
- Proven ability to solve complex problems.
- Oral and written communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to coach, collaborate, and drive action across teams.
- Knowledge of basic mechanical concepts.
- Computer proficiency.
- Ability to work cross-functionally and collaboratively.
Nice To Haves
- Technical degree.
- Previous supervisory experience.
- Ability to interpret blueprints and engineering drawings.
- Knowledge of maintenance and construction standards and codes, and applicable laws and regulations.
- Knowledge of basic mathematics, including trigonometry.
- Working knowledge of computerized maintenance management systems such as Maximo.
- Experience with GMS, TPM, Andon/escalation processes, layered audits, or JIT training.
Responsibilities
- Supervise a small to medium group of salaried maintenance Group Leaders.
- Lead maintenance and repair of plant equipment and facilities in alignment with standard GM maintenance systems.
- Conduct appropriate checks and communicate evaluation results.
- Oversee preventive maintenance and diagnosis of equipment malfunctions; recommend solutions and meet schedule and quality requirements.
- Coordinate daily maintenance planning, including shift transition meetings and maintenance/production tie-ins, to align priorities and resources.
- Review, prioritize, and schedule maintenance work in Maximo, including safety and non-safety preventive-maintenance compliance, open requests, and weekend project preparation.
- Support preventive-maintenance execution, long-term maintenance planning, and continuous-improvement plans for the assigned area.
- Perform layered audits, safety observation tours, WPO walks, and other checks to reinforce safety, standardization, and workplace organization.
- Participate in safety meetings, problem-solving activities, D2/TIP discussions, glass wall reviews, and GMS board reviews to drive issue resolution and operational performance.
- Update weekly project assignments, coordinate with Group Leaders, and coach supervisors to maintain progress and accountability.
- Review purchasing requests, manage routine administrative needs, and maintain communication through email and plant systems.
- Train others.
Benefits
- Medical benefits
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Health Savings Account
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Retirement savings plan
- Sickness and accident benefits
- Life insurance
- Paid vacation
- Paid holidays
- Tuition assistance programs
- Employee assistance program
- GM vehicle discounts
- Incentive pay program with payouts based on company performance, job level, and individual performance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
