Facilities Area Manager

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Lansing, MI, USA
Hybrid
Senior level
Automotive • Big Data • Information Technology • Robotics • Software • Transportation • Manufacturing
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The Role
Oversee manufacturing facility maintenance, building systems, utilities, infrastructure, security, repairs, and safety. Manage facility projects, contractors, budgets, maintenance schedules, regulatory compliance, incident investigations, and corrective actions. Lead employees, collaborate cross-functionally, develop facility strategies, and support future site development while maintaining safe, reliable, cost-effective operations.
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The Role
The Facilities Area Manager is responsible for overseeing all aspects of a building's functionality, maintenance and security, ensuring the safety and suitability of the space for occupants by managing tasks like cleaning, security, repairs, building systems, and space planning, and coordinating with contractors to address maintenance needs.
What You'll Do (Responsibilities)
  • Oversee the day-to-day maintenance of the manufacturing facility, including building systems, equipment, utilities, and infrastructure.
  • Manage facility projects, including renovations, expansions, and reconfigurations, ensuring compliance with safety standards and budgetary constraints.
  • Coordinate and oversee external contractors and service providers for facility maintenance and repairs.
  • Monitor facility expenses, review contracts, and identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising safety or quality.
  • Plan and execute routine maintenance schedules for building systems like HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and fire safety equipment.
  • Plan for future development in line with strategic business objectives.
  • Investigate security incidents, accidents, and near-miss events, and implement corrective actions to prevent future occurrences.
  • Interacts and collaborates with many teams cross-functionally.
  • Creates and communicates vision & strategies specific to functional responsibilities (may include preparing and giving presentations).
  • Provides timely and consistent feedback to direct employees as appropriate.

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, or equivalent professional level experience.
  • 7+ years of experience in leadership in a manufacturing environment or equivalent related functions.
  • Knowledge of general maintenance methods, operating requirements, and safety precautions related to facilities management.
  • Familiarity with relevant safety and environmental regulations.
  • Effective problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
  • Able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
  • Strong multi-tasking, organizational, and time management skills with acute attention to detail.
  • Able to work on-site on holidays, weekends, and/or evenings, if needed.
  • Has experience writing Appropriation Requests and has maintained project spending information for prior projects - on-time and on-budget history a plus.

What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)
  • Prior experience in facilities engineering preferred.
  • MS Engineering
  • Prior Manufacturing assignment & solid working relationship with UAW.
  • Working knowledge and relationship with key contacts of major Functional Groups, including: GPSC, Engineering, Quality, CME, Advanced PE, Finance, SQE/AQE, Corporate NPP/MBC staff.
  • Demonstrated willingness to escalate emerging issues and leads team to resolve quickly and competently.
  • Works constructively with others under pressure to achieve all Project Imperatives.

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. This includes direct company sponsorship, entry of GM as the immigration employer of record on a government form, and any work authorization requiring a written submission or other immigration support from the company (e.g., H1-B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc.)
This role is categorized as onsite. This means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location on a full-time basis.
Relocation benefits are available for candidates who qualify under company policy.
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Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent professional-level experience
  • 7+ years of leadership experience in a manufacturing environment or equivalent related functions
  • Knowledge of general maintenance methods, operating requirements, and facilities safety precautions
  • Familiarity with relevant safety and environmental regulations
  • Effective problem-solving and decision-making abilities
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong multitasking, organizational, and time management skills with attention to detail
  • Ability to work onsite on holidays, weekends, and evenings when needed
  • Experience writing Appropriation Requests and maintaining project spending information
  • Prior facilities engineering experience
  • Master's degree in Engineering
  • Prior manufacturing assignment and working relationship with UAW
  • Working knowledge and relationships with major functional groups and corporate staff
  • Ability to escalate emerging issues and lead teams to resolve them quickly
  • Ability to work constructively under pressure to achieve project imperatives

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  • Retirement Support For many U.S. salaried roles, GM contributes 4% automatically and matches up to 6% on deferrals, enabling up to 10% into the 401(k); hourly/represented plans also include documented company contributions. This structure is prominently detailed in GM’s careers and corporate materials.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth GM advertises 15+ paid vacation days and up to 19 paid holidays for eligible employees, alongside flexible work arrangements. These time‑off provisions are consistently highlighted across GM’s benefits materials.
  • Parental & Family Support GM states 12 weeks of paid parental leave after one year of service and highlights family‑building support with a $40,000 combined lifetime maximum for fertility, surrogacy, and adoption. These benefits are described in GM’s careers pages and supporting sources.

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