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Business Manager - Maintenance - Lockport
General Motors Company · 🇺🇸 Lockport, New York, United States of America
Sponsorship verdict
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One solid signal, not two — worth applying, and worth asking about sponsorship early.
- Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 606 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 267 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
- The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
- No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
- What General Motors Company paid sponsored hires in similar roles3 certified filings for “Manager, Business Strategy” (Operations Research Analysts) in MI: $133k–$202k, median $202k. Most were filed at wage level IV (100%) — 4 lottery entries, ≈61% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).
- Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
US H-1B: cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level — Level I gets 1 entry, Level IV gets 4 (DHS projected selection odds ≈15% at Level I to ≈61% at Level IV). Universities and non-profit research employers are cap-exempt. The $100,000 fee for new petitions from abroad is currently blocked by a court order (appeal pending).
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The US Department of Labor certified 606 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 267 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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About the role
Job Description The Role: As a Business Manager - Maintenance, you will be responsible for the supervision of salaried employees responsible for operations, maintenance and repair of plant equipment. Work requires the ability to make decisions based on established procedure. Work is of a technical nature using independent judgment within the limits of GMS; focusing on Safety, People, Quality, Responsiveness, Cost, and Environment (SPQRCE). Use of independent judgement. Responsible for training others. What You'll Do: In this role, you will oversee a small to medium group of salaried maintenance Group Leaders. Leads the maintenance and repair of plant equipment and facilities aligned with standard GM maintenance systems. You will conduct appropriate checks and communicate evaluation of results. Responsible for preventative maintenance and diagnosis of equipment malfunctions, recommend solutions to problems, and meet schedule and quality requirements in addition to the following responsibilities. • Coordinate daily maintenance planning activities, including shift transition meetings and maintenance/production tie-ins to align priorities and resources. • Review, prioritize, and schedule maintenance work in Maximo, including safety and non-safety PM compliance, open requests, and weekend project preparation. • Support execution of preventive maintenance, long-term maintenance planning, and continuous improvement plans for the assigned area. • Perform layered audits, safety observation tours, WPO walks, and other checks to reinforce safety, standardization, and workplace organization. • Participate in safety meetings, problem-solving activities, D2/TIP discussions, glass wall reviews, and GMS board reviews to drive issue resolution and operational performance. • Update weekly project assignments, coordinate with group leaders, and coach supervisors to maintain progress and accountability. • Review purchasing requests, manage routine administrative needs, and maintain strong communication through email and plant systems. Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications): • Bachelor's Degree and/or equivalent experience • 3+ years experience in a leadership role • Proven ability to solve complex problems • Oral and written communication skills • Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to coach, collaborate, and drive action across teams. • Knowledge of basic mechanical concept • Computer proficiency • Ability to work cross functionally and collaboratively What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications): • Technical Degree • Previous supervisory experience • Ability to interpret blueprints and engineering drawings • Knowledge of maintenance and construction standards and codes and applicable laws and regulations. • Knowledge of basic math including trigonometry • Working knowledge of computerized maintenance management systems such as Maximo. • Experience with GMS, TPM, Andon/escalation processes, layered audits, or JIT training. Compensation: • The expected base compensation for this role is: $98,100.00 - $156,700.00. Actual base compensation within the identified range will vary based on factors relevant to the position. • Bonus Potential: An incentive pay program offers payouts based on company performance, job level, and individual performance. Benefits: • GM offers a variety of health and wellbeing benefit programs. Benefit options include medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement savings plan, sickness and accident benefits, life insurance, paid vacation & holidays, tuition assistance programs, employee assistance program, GM vehicle discounts and more. GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role