Facilities General Manager - Wentzville - Aramark

Description

Job Description

The General Manager serves as the senior on-site operations leader for Aramark?s Facilities Services partnership at the General Motors Wentzville Assembly Center. This role is accountable for the overall performance, safety, financial results, and client satisfaction of all facilities operations supporting a high-volume automotive manufacturing environment.

The General Manager provides strategic leadership and hands-on operational oversight across custodial services, facilities maintenance, subcontracted services, safety programs, and administrative functions. This leader ensures services are delivered consistently, safely, and in alignment with GM?s operational standards, production schedules, and compliance requirements.

This is a critical salaried leadership role requiring a proven operator who can lead in a fast-paced, industrial manufacturing environment where reliability, discipline, and execution are non-negotiable.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership, direction, and accountability for Facilities Services operations at the General Motors Wentzville Assembly Center

• Lead and develop on-site leadership teams, including managers, supervisors, and frontline leaders

• Ensure all services meet or exceed contractual requirements, safety standards, and GM operational expectations

• Own day-to-day execution across:

  • Custodial and janitorial services

  • Facilities and building maintenance

  • Subcontracted and specialty services

• Drive a strong safety-first culture, ensuring compliance with OSHA, GM safety protocols, and Aramark standards

• Serve as the primary point of contact for GM plant leadership, building trust through consistent performance and communication

• Manage full financial responsibility, including:

  • Budget development and execution

  • Labor planning and productivity management

  • Forecasting, cost controls, and variance management

• Develop and execute annual operating plans, KPIs, and performance goals

• Lead staffing strategies, including hiring, onboarding, training, performance management, and succession planning

• Oversee vendor and subcontractor performance, ensuring service quality and responsiveness

• Proactively identify and resolve operational risks, service gaps, and compliance issues

• Ensure effective utilization of CMMS, IWMS, and industrial facilities systems

• Conduct audits, inspections, and operational reviews to drive continuous improvement

• Champion a culture of accountability, operational excellence, and continuous improvement

At Aramark, developing new skills and doing what it takes to get the job done make a positive impact for our employees and for our customers. In order to meet our commitments, job duties may change or new ones may be assigned without formal notice. 

Qualifications

In order to be prepared for this leadership role, qualified candidates will possess:

• Bachelor?s degree in Business, Engineering, Facilities Management, or a related field required

• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in facilities management, operations, or industrial services

• Required experience supporting manufacturing or industrial environments, preferably automotive

• Proven success leading large, complex operations with significant labor forces and multiple service lines

• Strong background in:

  • Operations and people leadership

  • Budgeting and full P&L accountability

  • Safety and compliance in industrial settings

  • Vendor and subcontractor management

• Demonstrated ability to partner with plant leadership and senior client stakeholders

• Experience working in environments with strict safety, quality, and production requirements

• Working knowledge of facilities technologies, CMMS, and building systems

• Strong executive presence with the ability to:

  • Set clear expectations

  • Hold leaders accountable

  • Make disciplined decisions under pressure

  • Communicate effectively with frontline teams and executives

• Highly organized, results-driven, and operationally disciplined

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This role may have physical demands including, but not limited to, lifting, bending, pushing, pulling and/or extended walking and standing. This role may also require uniforms and/or usage of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). 

Education

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At Aramark, we believe that every employee should enjoy equal employment opportunity and be free to participate in all aspects of the company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by applicable law.

About Aramark

The people of Aramark proudly serve millions of guests every day through food and facilities in 15 countries around the world. Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your professional growth. So, no matter what you're pursuing - a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or just a great place to work - our focus is helping you reach your full potential. Learn more about working here at  or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.