General Affairs Manager

Mobis North America • Plymouth, MI

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About The Position

MOBIS Technical Center of North America, Hyundai MOBIS’s Research & Development Center and a Hyundai Motor Group affiliate, is seeking a General Affairs Manager. The role oversees facility operations and general affairs for the North America Technical Center, including office and R&D lab space. It supports facility renovation and construction projects and manages facility maintenance, site security, fire safety, environmental health and safety, utilities, infrastructure, equipment, office layouts, and landscaping. The role also manages crisis response, energy and greenhouse gas initiatives, and waste and hazardous materials. Minimal travel to the Novi Warehouse is noted, alongside frequent local travel and occasional international travel.

The manager oversees a range of general affairs services, including company events, visitor and VIP preparations, recycling and waste management, vehicle leasing administration, expense approvals, apartment leasing for long-term visitors, office supplies, travel arrangements, vendor contracts, insurance, and company cell phones. The position may supervise 1–3 direct reports and is responsible for leading, coaching, developing, and evaluating team members while ensuring safe, compliant, and timely work.

A typical work week is 45 hours. Working hours are flexible, with a typical weekday start between 7 a.m. and 9 a.m. Work takes place in an office and in plant, shop, or manufacturing environments. The employee may encounter chemicals, fumes, airborne particles, oils, lubricants, noise, moving mechanical parts, and varying temperatures in plant or shop areas, and must follow safety procedures and wear required PPE.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• 10 or more years of construction-related experience.
• 5 years of facility maintenance experience.
• Crisis management and HSE experience.
• 5 or more years of leadership experience.
• High proficiency with computer technologies, including Windows and XP operating systems, computer networking, and Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Attention to detail and reliability, including having a reliable mode of transportation.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull at least 10 pounds regularly and up to 25 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to follow safety procedures and wear required personal protective equipment in designated areas.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Business Management, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Support construction and renovation of new facilities.
• Manage facility maintenance for office and R&D lab space at the MOBIS North America Technical Center.
• Oversee site security, fire safety, environmental health and safety, crisis management, emergency response, evacuation, and the First Responders team.
• Manage electrical installation and maintenance, utility systems and equipment, gas equipment, machine operations, HVAC, and facility equipment.
• Manage utilities, infrastructure, greenhouse gas and energy-saving initiatives, and waste and hazardous materials.
• Manage office furniture, office layouts, and landscaping, including snow removal and sprinklers.
• Provide minimal travel support to the Novi Warehouse; undertake frequent local travel and occasional international travel.
• Manage and develop 1–3 potential direct reports, including setting expectations, assigning and prioritizing work, providing feedback, conducting performance reviews, supporting hiring and onboarding, and ensuring compliance and safety.
• Oversee company events, including catering, entertainment, and seating, and prepare for visitors, meetings, and VIPs.
• Oversee recycling and waste management, including tracking, verification, vendor contracting, payment processing, and review and approval of monthly reports to the CEO.
• Manage the general affairs specialist responsible for HMA car lease orders, vehicle returns, lease information distribution, invoice calculations, and information for Finance and Payroll deductions.
• Manage and approve payments and reimbursements for general affairs expenses.
• Arrange apartment leases for long-term visitors.
• Manage office services and the general affairs specialist, including office supply purchasing, mail distribution, and beverage supply ordering; negotiate prices and solicit vendor bids as needed.
• Negotiate and renew liability insurance policies, manage premium payments, and address policy issues.
• Ensure the general affairs specialist arranges requested travel, including flights, rental cars, and hotel accommodations.
• Negotiate vendor contracts and pricing for services and goods such as cell phones, insurance, construction, and copier/printer leases.
• Manage office layout projects and the purchase and installation of furniture.
• Oversee facility construction and remodel projects.
• Manage company cell phone contracts and services, track monthly usage, and address billing, reception, and service issues.
• Perform other assigned tasks and duties as they change.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager