Facilities Area Manager

Description 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 employee's as appropriate. Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications) ​​ Bachelor's Degree in Business, 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. MBA/MS Engineering or Business Administration. 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. The selected candidate will be required to travel