Plant Planner
General Motors, Lake Orion, MI, United States
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., H-1B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc.).
This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.
Onsite:
This role is categorized as onsite. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Orion, MI on a full-time basis.
The Role
As the Plant Planner, you’ll coordinate key production-planning operations to support plant compliance with performance targets, manpower requirements, training governance, and continuous-improvement initiatives. You’ll serve as the conduit between operations, engineering, finance, IE, HR, unions and external stakeholders—ensuring schedules, budgets and communications align with plant goals and labor agreements.
What You’ll Do
Support plant compliance to performance targets by maintaining manpower flow and participating in production manpower meetings.
Facilitate training governance across Safety, GMS, Technical and other programs.
Manage the Plant “Plan for Change” meeting and follow‑up action items.
Develop and implement communication and CI plans; coordinate staff communications and outside‑visit logistics.
Oversee the suggestion‑program reporting and interface with service groups on technical/production issues.
Maintain budgets and performance data; track project ROI and LMS metrics.
Administer plant SharePoint/Teams sites and keep BPD boards current.
Support Industrial Engineers with manpower analyses and modeling.
Ensure compliance with local
ational labor agreements, safety procedures, and housekeeping standards.
Gather and synthesize input from internal and external customers to inform planning decisions.
Stay current on product developments and identify new learning or process‑improvement opportunities.
Required Qualifications
5+ years’ supervisory or equivalent experience in a production environment
2–3 years’ experience as a plant planner in automotive or high‑volume manufacturing
Direct manufacturing‑floor experience; strong working knowledge of production processes
High level of analytical ability to solve complex planning challenges
Well‑developed interpersonal skills: proven ability to lead, motivate and influence across all levels (including union partners)
Excellent oral and written communication skills, including presentations to leadership
Familiarity with scheduling systems, GMS, SharePoint, ISO‑14001, and quality‑control procedures
Experience with formal problem‑solving methodologies (e.g., 8D, DMAIC)
Working knowledge of synchronous‑manufacturing concepts
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, supply‑chain management, or related field (master’s preferred)
Knowledge of vehicle assembly and stamping technologies
Proficiency with planning software and data‑modeling tools
Completion of GM corporate training programs (e.g., Business Manager, Supervisor)
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This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.
Onsite:
This role is categorized as onsite. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Orion, MI on a full-time basis.
The Role
As the Plant Planner, you’ll coordinate key production-planning operations to support plant compliance with performance targets, manpower requirements, training governance, and continuous-improvement initiatives. You’ll serve as the conduit between operations, engineering, finance, IE, HR, unions and external stakeholders—ensuring schedules, budgets and communications align with plant goals and labor agreements.
What You’ll Do
Support plant compliance to performance targets by maintaining manpower flow and participating in production manpower meetings.
Facilitate training governance across Safety, GMS, Technical and other programs.
Manage the Plant “Plan for Change” meeting and follow‑up action items.
Develop and implement communication and CI plans; coordinate staff communications and outside‑visit logistics.
Oversee the suggestion‑program reporting and interface with service groups on technical/production issues.
Maintain budgets and performance data; track project ROI and LMS metrics.
Administer plant SharePoint/Teams sites and keep BPD boards current.
Support Industrial Engineers with manpower analyses and modeling.
Ensure compliance with local
ational labor agreements, safety procedures, and housekeeping standards.
Gather and synthesize input from internal and external customers to inform planning decisions.
Stay current on product developments and identify new learning or process‑improvement opportunities.
Required Qualifications
5+ years’ supervisory or equivalent experience in a production environment
2–3 years’ experience as a plant planner in automotive or high‑volume manufacturing
Direct manufacturing‑floor experience; strong working knowledge of production processes
High level of analytical ability to solve complex planning challenges
Well‑developed interpersonal skills: proven ability to lead, motivate and influence across all levels (including union partners)
Excellent oral and written communication skills, including presentations to leadership
Familiarity with scheduling systems, GMS, SharePoint, ISO‑14001, and quality‑control procedures
Experience with formal problem‑solving methodologies (e.g., 8D, DMAIC)
Working knowledge of synchronous‑manufacturing concepts
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, supply‑chain management, or related field (master’s preferred)
Knowledge of vehicle assembly and stamping technologies
Proficiency with planning software and data‑modeling tools
Completion of GM corporate training programs (e.g., Business Manager, Supervisor)
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