Job Information
General Motors Community Operations Group Manager in Oshawa Elevation Centre - Oshawa Elevation Centre, Canada
Job Description
Onsite -This role is categorized as onsite. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Oshawa on a full-time basis.
The Role
The Community Operations Group Manager will have responsibility for leading the Sustainable Workplaces Community Operations team in the region. This involves leading a team of Community Leaders who are the single point contact for the business teams in the region, and partner with our service providers to deliver world class Maintenance, Housekeeping, Roads & Grounds services through the execution of a facilities service agreement. Key priorities in this position will be the development of strategic goals that move the team forward and driving continuous improvement, strategic collaboration with the Senior leadership in the region as well as with the peers across North America, and the ability to communicate well in leading the team.
What You'll Do
Leader in Safety – Executive Safety Review Boards (ESRB), participation and support of Emergency Response (ERCT), Workplace Safety System (WSS) and Safety Contract Management (SCM)
Model a safety culture of personal caring and inspire the operations teams to transform our presence in safety
Execute General Motor’s Vision and Strategy highlighting the value of the operations team in transforming GM culture
Develop leaders able to articulate and execute the vision as well as execute creative data driven problem solving with a strategic orientation
Exemplify and teach GM Behaviors
Drive attainment of daily facility operational goals (enabling consistent facility management, maintenance, energy supply, cleanliness, environmental compliance and material handling initiatives)
Business Partner development –Continuously improve skillset of engaged suppliers with a focus on workspace excellence
Business Integration – Prioritization of business unit needs in operations coupled with seamless integration of those priorities in Sustainable Workplaces engineering and project planning
Comprehensive enterprise planning, including support of operations in asset sustainment prioritization and strategy
Develop a Continuous improvement mindset throughout the team. Ensure GMS is the foundation for continuous improvement via empowered team members lead by our business partners. Also, leading the team in utilizing Operational Excellence as a continuous improvement tool
Manage conflicting priorities among the needs of multiple business units and Sustainable Workplaces
Represent GM as the Labor leader for the facility space and work to ensure contractual agreements meet the intent of the campus (where applicable). This includes complexity among our UAW partners, our Business partners, and our Contract partners.
Additional Job Description
Your Skills & Abilities
Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Management or in a related field and / or equivalent experience
8+ years in facilities operations or related field experience
Strong computer skills including being proficient at Microsoft Office software.
High level of analytical ability where problems are unusual and difficult.
High level of interpersonal skills to work effectively with others.
Strong problem solving/decision making skills
Proficient oral and written communication skills.
Strong organizational skills
Ability to track, develop, and interpret metrics
Ability to travel up to 25%
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.
Benefits Overview
The goal of the General Motors of Canada total rewards program is to support the health and well-being of you and your family. Our comprehensive compensation plan currently includes the following benefits, in addition to many others:
Paid time off including vacation days, holidays, and supplemental benefits for pregnancy, parental and adoption leave;
Healthcare, dental, and vision benefits;
Life insurance plans to cover you and your family;
Company and matching contributions to a Defined Contribution Pension plan to help you save for retirement;
GM Vehicle Purchase Plan for you, your family and friends.
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Diversity Information
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We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications and apply for any positions that match your skills and capabilities.
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