Area Manager
Top Benefits
About the role
Job Description
Vacancy Status
**No:**This posting is not for an existing vacancy within the organization and is open to new applications. (New Head Count)
AI Disclosure
As part of the application process, Artificial Intelligence will be used in the hiring process for this role
**Onsite -**This role is categorized as onsite. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to [Location] on a full-time basis.
TheArea Managerleads a defined production/operations area (e.g., machining, assembly, test, or maintenance) to deliver safe, stable, and efficient operations. This role ownsSPQRCE(Safety, People, Quality, Responsiveness, Cost, Environment) results, leads a team of salaried and hourly employees, and drives GMS/TIP and continuous improvement every day.
Key Responsibilities
Safety & Compliance
- Champion azero‑injuryculture; ensure compliance with safety rules, PPE, ergonomics, and lockout/tagout.
- Meet or exceed plant targets forRIR/LWDCand maintain strong housekeeping and environmental compliance.
Operations & Problem Solving
- Own day‑to‑day operations for assigned lines/cells to meetsafety, quality, delivery, and costtargets.
- Provide assistance in analyzing and solvingcomplex manufacturing problemsusing structured problem‑solving tools.
- Meet cost, schedule, and quality requirements for operations and small projects.
People Leadership
- Coach, train, develop, and evaluate Group/Shift Leaders and hourly employees; address performance and conduct issues with HR/LR support.
- Manage staffing, overtime, and training to ensure appropriate coverage across all shifts.
Quality & Continuous Improvement
- Ensure processes deliverright‑first‑time qualityand support BIQ4 expectations where applicable.
- Lead GMS/TIP elements (visual management, standard work, problem solving, Kaizen) and maintainSTS/TIS/JESfor the area.
Cross‑Functional & Project Work
- Collaborate withME, Quality, Maintenance, GSC, Launchand other functions to resolve issues and support changes/trials.
- Assist in obtaining resources (people, equipment, tooling, support) needed for operations/projects.
- Establish recommendations and action plans to complete projects and support plant/manufacturing objectives.
Governance & Decision‑Making
- Administer divisional and Corporate policies consistently and fairly.
- Maintain control systems, budgets, and performance information needed to monitor the area and sustain a strong safety culture.
- Exercise a high level ofindependent judgement and initiativewithin established objectives and policies.
Qualifications
- Postsecondary education inEngineering, Operations Management, Businessor related field, or equivalent manufacturing experience.
- Experience in high‑volume manufacturing (production/operations or maintenance) with exposure toGMS/leansystems.
- Proven people‑leadership experience (setting expectations, coaching, feedback, accountability), ideally in a unionized environment.
- Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills; comfortable using data and standard tools (e.g., Excel, Power BI, plant dashboards).
- Effective communicator with ability to build relationships across hourly and salaried teams and cross‑functional partners.
Compensation
The salary range for this role is $131,00.00 to $180,900.00. The actual base salary a successful candidate will be offered within this range will vary based on factors relevant to the position.
Benefits:
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 including health care spending account and wellness incentive.
- 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.
THIS JOB IS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR RELOCATIONS BENEFITS. ANY RELOCATION COSTS WOULD BE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE SELECTED CANDIDATE.
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
About GM
Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all.
Why Join Us
We believe we all must make a choice every day – individually and collectively – to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Every day, we want every employee to feel they belong to one General Motors team.
Non-Discrimination and Equal Employment Opportunities
General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of unlawful discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that providing an inclusive workplace creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers.
We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications for each role and apply for any positions that match their skills and capabilities. Applicants in the recruitment process may be required, where applicable, to successfully complete a role-related assessment(s) and/or a pre-employment screening prior to beginning employment. To learn more, visitHow we Hire.
Accommodations
General Motors offers opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment,emailus or call us at 1-800-865-7580. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.
Not the right fit? Search for Area Manager jobs in St. Catharines, ON
About General Motors
General Motors’ vision is to create a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion, and we have committed ourselves to leading the way toward this future. Today, we are in the midst of a transportation revolution, and we have the ambition, the talent and the technology to realize the safer, better and more sustainable world we want. As an open, inclusive company, we’re also creating an environment where everyone feels welcomed and valued for who they are. One team, where all ideas are considered and heard, where everyone can contribute to their fullest potential, with a culture based in respect, integrity, accountability and equality. Our team brings wide-ranging perspectives and experiences to solving the complex transportation challenges of today and tomorrow.
For information on the GM Privacy Statement, please visit http://www.gm.com/privacy-statement.html
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Area Manager
Top Benefits
About the role
Job Description
Vacancy Status
**No:**This posting is not for an existing vacancy within the organization and is open to new applications. (New Head Count)
AI Disclosure
As part of the application process, Artificial Intelligence will be used in the hiring process for this role
**Onsite -**This role is categorized as onsite. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to [Location] on a full-time basis.
TheArea Managerleads a defined production/operations area (e.g., machining, assembly, test, or maintenance) to deliver safe, stable, and efficient operations. This role ownsSPQRCE(Safety, People, Quality, Responsiveness, Cost, Environment) results, leads a team of salaried and hourly employees, and drives GMS/TIP and continuous improvement every day.
Key Responsibilities
Safety & Compliance
- Champion azero‑injuryculture; ensure compliance with safety rules, PPE, ergonomics, and lockout/tagout.
- Meet or exceed plant targets forRIR/LWDCand maintain strong housekeeping and environmental compliance.
Operations & Problem Solving
- Own day‑to‑day operations for assigned lines/cells to meetsafety, quality, delivery, and costtargets.
- Provide assistance in analyzing and solvingcomplex manufacturing problemsusing structured problem‑solving tools.
- Meet cost, schedule, and quality requirements for operations and small projects.
People Leadership
- Coach, train, develop, and evaluate Group/Shift Leaders and hourly employees; address performance and conduct issues with HR/LR support.
- Manage staffing, overtime, and training to ensure appropriate coverage across all shifts.
Quality & Continuous Improvement
- Ensure processes deliverright‑first‑time qualityand support BIQ4 expectations where applicable.
- Lead GMS/TIP elements (visual management, standard work, problem solving, Kaizen) and maintainSTS/TIS/JESfor the area.
Cross‑Functional & Project Work
- Collaborate withME, Quality, Maintenance, GSC, Launchand other functions to resolve issues and support changes/trials.
- Assist in obtaining resources (people, equipment, tooling, support) needed for operations/projects.
- Establish recommendations and action plans to complete projects and support plant/manufacturing objectives.
Governance & Decision‑Making
- Administer divisional and Corporate policies consistently and fairly.
- Maintain control systems, budgets, and performance information needed to monitor the area and sustain a strong safety culture.
- Exercise a high level ofindependent judgement and initiativewithin established objectives and policies.
Qualifications
- Postsecondary education inEngineering, Operations Management, Businessor related field, or equivalent manufacturing experience.
- Experience in high‑volume manufacturing (production/operations or maintenance) with exposure toGMS/leansystems.
- Proven people‑leadership experience (setting expectations, coaching, feedback, accountability), ideally in a unionized environment.
- Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills; comfortable using data and standard tools (e.g., Excel, Power BI, plant dashboards).
- Effective communicator with ability to build relationships across hourly and salaried teams and cross‑functional partners.
Compensation
The salary range for this role is $131,00.00 to $180,900.00. The actual base salary a successful candidate will be offered within this range will vary based on factors relevant to the position.
Benefits:
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 including health care spending account and wellness incentive.
- 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.
THIS JOB IS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR RELOCATIONS BENEFITS. ANY RELOCATION COSTS WOULD BE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE SELECTED CANDIDATE.
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
About GM
Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all.
Why Join Us
We believe we all must make a choice every day – individually and collectively – to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Every day, we want every employee to feel they belong to one General Motors team.
Non-Discrimination and Equal Employment Opportunities
General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of unlawful discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that providing an inclusive workplace creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers.
We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications for each role and apply for any positions that match their skills and capabilities. Applicants in the recruitment process may be required, where applicable, to successfully complete a role-related assessment(s) and/or a pre-employment screening prior to beginning employment. To learn more, visitHow we Hire.
Accommodations
General Motors offers opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment,emailus or call us at 1-800-865-7580. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.
Not the right fit? Search for Area Manager jobs in St. Catharines, ON
About General Motors
General Motors’ vision is to create a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion, and we have committed ourselves to leading the way toward this future. Today, we are in the midst of a transportation revolution, and we have the ambition, the talent and the technology to realize the safer, better and more sustainable world we want. As an open, inclusive company, we’re also creating an environment where everyone feels welcomed and valued for who they are. One team, where all ideas are considered and heard, where everyone can contribute to their fullest potential, with a culture based in respect, integrity, accountability and equality. Our team brings wide-ranging perspectives and experiences to solving the complex transportation challenges of today and tomorrow.
For information on the GM Privacy Statement, please visit http://www.gm.com/privacy-statement.html