Job Description

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

The Role:

The GMS (Global Manufacturing Systems) / BPD (Business Plan Deployment) Administrative Coordinator role plays a crucial part in Tonawanda’s business plannings & support initiatives for the plant in conjunction with principal champions & subject matter experts. This role is segmented and combined into three major essential duties that subsequently support the efficient and effective operations of our facility.

What You'll Do:

In GMS, this role will focus on training, teaching, coaching, communicating, and coordinating GMS processes and meetings with leaders and team members throughout Tonawanda. In BPD, this role will focus on the coordination, planning, implementation, facilitation, and development of initiatives and process-oriented actions within our Level 1 & 2 BPD boards. In Administrative Support, this role will focus on calendar management, planning / logistics coordination, staff support, data entry, note taking, and other ad hoc administrative duties.\
This role will primarily work first shift, however, off-shift and OT support may be needed.

• Provide administrative support and assistance through various office management tasks (i.e. Outlook calendar management, staff support, data entry, other associated tasks)
• Coordinate and manage process improvement projects
• Responsible for supporting the development and standardization of critical GMS /BPD project initiatives focused on sharing best implementation practices
• Support GMS Principal Champions in establishing annual plans, facilitating basketweave meetings and ensuring progress through regular reviews
• Support local facility GMS / BPD plan with Staff, monitor achievements and establish course correction and support where necessary
• Manage multiple projects/assignments while operating with a high-level of autonomy and owning personal results
• Assist leadership in developing key people to become local experts in GMS / BPD initiatives/elements
• Develops and monitors planning timetables
• Define systemic issues that require project management implementation techniques of GMS elements to achieve business results
• Develop project plans that will move an organization from current condition to future state based on a critical roadmap and key milestones
• Communicate and train leadership within a facility on tools to identify strengths and weakness of organization
• Lead & support departmental coordinators through implementation activities
• Monitor progress of internal & external GMS calibration status and coach organization to achieve improvements through implementation plans
• Select, develop and deliver GMS training packages for all levels of the organization including new hire orientation, TL training, SWE, etc.
• Uses and promotes "Go and See" to support roll out of GMS tools on the floor
• Coordinate the activities of the GMS / BPD Core teams
• Participates in monthly Global/NA basketweave calls
• Facilitates the GMS Steering Committee & Local Leadership Council
• Support CIP workshops
• Support Layered Audit Process
• Other necessary ad hoc duties and tasks

Additional Job Description

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications):

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
• 3+ experience managing and/or working on a shop floor in a union environment
• GMS/Lean training or implementation experience
• Experience managing process improvement projects
• Experience in administrative support and coordination duties
• Knowledge of and ability to effectively use computer software as it pertains to developing training, presentations and SharePoint
• Previous experience managing multiple projects/assignments with a high level of autonomy
• Ability to analyze business processes for improvement in development, deployment, understanding, and effectiveness
• Ability to travel minimally for training or support
• Ability to work off shift/OT as needed (primarily first shift role)

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

• Working knowledge of the GM-UAW National and Local agreements
• Experience working in a BIQIV Assembly Facility
• Experience utilizing GMS / BPD Practices to achieve results
• Ability to read a site and identify key GMS tools and techniques that can be implemented to change both behaviors and business metrics
• Capable of training any of the 5 GMS principles and the supporting elements at multiple levels of the organization
• Shop floor team coaching experience with Business Plan Deployment, Problem Solving, Standardized Work, WPO and Continuous Improvement activities
• Manufacturing GMS experience in various positions, including supervision

Compensation:

• The expected base compensation for this role is: $67,900-$104,100. Actual base compensation within the identified range will vary based on factors relevant to the position.
• Bonus Potential: An incentive pay program offers payouts based on company performance, job level, and individual performance.

Benefits:

• Benefits: GM offers a variety of health and wellbeing benefit programs. Benefit options include medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement savings plan, sickness and accident benefits, life insurance, paid vacation & holidays, tuition assistance programs, employee assistance program, GM vehicle discounts and more.

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

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• 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.

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