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Plant Planner

Yesterday Dayton, OH

Description

The Role:

As the Plant Planner, you will be a key member of the plant staff that drives SPQRCE performance for shop wide and shift specific performance measurements. The position has a wide range of engagement from owner to support of various processes and initiatives. The role requires a strong ability to prioritize, manage time, multi-task and independently make good judgement based on a dynamic production environment. Communication and discipline to process are key attributes required to effectively implement standardized work along with projects that drive performance.

What You'll Do:

  • Coordinate Business Team Managers
  • Coordinates the flow and tracking of hourly manpower, including hourly and salaried workday movement
  • Coordinates and leads business plan deployment and LMS, GMS, WSS initiatives
  • Leads employee engagement and workplace of choice initiatives
  • Drives/tracks execution of the attendance policies and timekeeping system
  • Leads new projects and initiatives across the plant
  • Plays a key role in communication between all levels of the organization
  • Works to resolve problems that require external shop or functional support
  • Supports AM and GL with people issues that require labor or union involvement
  • Actively identifies new areas for learning and takes advantage of learning opportunities
  • Plans plant special events, tours and leadership visits
  • Must be willing to flex shifts as needed to support business needs
  • Backfill other roles and ad hoc duties as needed

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Your Required Skills & Abilities:

  • Bachelor's degree, or five (5) years of equivalent experience in manufacturing
  • Strong oral and written communications skills
  • High level computer skills for all Microsoft applications and GM specific manufacturing applications
  • High level of interpersonal skills to work effectively with others
  • Strong work ethic (self-starter, responsible, follow through on assignments)
  • Ability to work with people at all levels of the organization in a team environment
  • Experience working in a unionized manufacturing environment
  • Basic math, mechanical, and problem-solving skills
  • Relatively high level of analytical ability where problems are complex

Skills and Experience that Will Give You A Competitive Edge:

  • Master's degree
  • Knowledge of computer systems for timekeeping, engineering change, throughput and finance
  • Project management experience

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.

This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.

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Client-provided location(s): Dayton, OH
Job ID: General_Motors-JR-202611203
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Posted: 2026-05-29T23:58:03

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Adoption Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Casual Dress
    • Happy Hours
    • On-Site Cafeteria
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Stock Purchase Program
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Learning and Development Stipend
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Woman founded/led
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)

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