Business Manager - Maintenance - Lockport
About The Position
The Business Manager - Maintenance supervises salaried employees responsible for plant equipment operations, maintenance, and repair. The role oversees a small to medium group of salaried maintenance Group Leaders and leads maintenance and repair activities for plant equipment and facilities in alignment with standard GM maintenance systems. Work involves technical decisions based on established procedures and independent judgment within the limits of GMS, with a focus on Safety, People, Quality, Responsiveness, Cost, and Environment (SPQRCE). The manager conducts checks, communicates evaluations of results, supports preventive maintenance and equipment-malfunction diagnosis, recommends solutions, and trains others while meeting schedule and quality requirements. The role coordinates daily planning and maintenance-production alignment, reviews and schedules work in Maximo, supports preventive maintenance and long-term planning, performs audits and safety checks, and participates in problem-solving and operational review activities. It also coordinates projects and group leaders, coaches supervisors, reviews purchasing requests, handles routine administrative needs, and maintains communication through email and plant systems. This is an onsite role requiring the selected candidate to report to a specific location full-time. It is not eligible for relocation benefits. The expected base compensation is $98,100.00–$156,700.00, with incentive pay potential based on company, job-level, and individual 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 math, 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 salaried employees responsible for plant equipment operations, maintenance, and repair.
- Oversee 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 evaluations of results.
- Support preventive maintenance and diagnosis of equipment malfunctions, recommend solutions, and meet schedule and quality requirements.
- Coordinate daily maintenance planning activities, 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 PM compliance, open requests, and weekend project preparation.
- Support execution of preventive maintenance, 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 benefits.
- Vision benefits.
- Health Savings Account.
- Flexible Spending Accounts.
- Retirement savings plan.
- Sickness and accident benefits.
- Life insurance.
- Paid vacation and 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
