General Motors

CI Lead

General Motors$90K — $120K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7-10 years of experience in Quality, Engineering, and Manufacturing systems
  • Experience in a Vehicle Assembly Plant Quality environment
  • Proficient knowledge in GMS, Red X, and OPEX methodologies
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent qualification
  • Multi-disciplinary experience across quality and manufacturing functions

Responsibilities

  • Develop efficiency and process enhancement strategies
  • Measure success of initiatives using key performance indicators (KPIs)
  • Review production practices and recommend improvements to leadership
  • Lead training efforts to implement changes for increasing operational efficiency
  • Establish a center of expertise for electric vehicles (EV)
  • Manage complex manufacturing engineering projects from planning to execution
  • Ensure compliance with GM manufacturing systems and best practices

Benefits

  • Onsite work environment requiring full-time presence
  • Potential for travel opportunities as part of job responsibilities
  • Engagement with innovative EV manufacturing processes
  • Opportunities for professional development through training
  • Access to GM's extensive quality and process methodologies
Full Job Description
Job Description

This Continuous Improvement Manager must be able to develop efficiency and process enhancement strategies. These strategies include optimizing cost, throughput improvement, and the ability to investigate issues, shortfalls and opportunities in operational business processes.

CI
• Continuous Improvement Manager must be able to measure the success of their initiatives through key performance indicators (KPIs) such as cost savings, productivity improvements, reduction in waste or defects.
• Responsible for reviewing current production practices and identifying areas that need improvement. Review findings with all levels of leadership and lead efforts to implement changes and train staff to increase efficiency and reduce expenses.
• The CI manager will be responsible to develop a center of expertise for EV vehicles.
• Ability to identify and manage implementation of complex manufacturing engineering projects (project management). Responsibilities will range from being a business strategist, to a process analyst, all the way to project manager/ execution.
• Proficiency and knowledge of lean manufacturing, engineering, material handling systems and supplier business processes
• Ability to coach, train, develop and evaluate employees.
• Ability to process large amounts of data and turn the information into insights and action plans.
• Proficient in utilization of strategies and methodologies such as Red X, Opex, Lean Principles, Agile Manufacturing, Six Sigma and Kaizen.

GMS
• Drive GM common manufacturing systems and best practices for all applicable shops
• Coach, teach and audit elements of GM Quality Manual and GMS BIQ Principle and Elements.
• Complete full readiness, assessment and gap closure for all GMS Activities including calibrations and recertification audits.
• Develop & coordinate with all shops common Quality & General Manufacturing best practices for high impact activities such as: "Re-rates", "adding/reducing shifts",, significant launches, MY changeover, major equipment deployment, GCA recovery methods, DRR recovery methods
• Leverage best practices and lessons learned (Knowledge management) relative to EVs. Collaborate with those outside the plant on best practices.
• Strong communication and collaboration with the internal and external resources.
• Meets cost, schedule, and quality requirements.
• Knowledge and discipline to track KPI's and execute standardized processes that drive SPQRCE and GMS deliverables.

General
• Proficiency and knowledge of all GM manufacturing quality systems at detailed level, including role of the UAW.
• Proficient with productivity process, automation and job balancing.
• Managerial Courage to provide direct, honest, constructive feedback to Plant Staffs / Executive Leadership.
• Experience with quality tools such as PFMEA, SPC and Control Plan. Knowledge of and participation in Launch Activities.

Competencies:
• Develops Strategic perspective, Champions Change, Builds Relationships, Inspires and motivates others to high performance.

What Gives You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Requirements):
• Engineering Bachelor or equivalent.

Qualifications:
• Multi discipline (quality, manufacturing, etc.) experience
• 7-10 years of Quality, Engineering and Manufacturing systems experience
• Vehicle Assembly Plant Quality experience required.
• Extensive knowledge of GMS, Red X / OPEX
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

About General Motors

General Motors Company engages in the manufacture and sale of cars and trucks in the United States, China, Brazil, Germany, the United Kingdom, Canada, and Italy. It offers sedans, crossovers, sport utility vehicles, pick-up trucks, coupes, sports/convertibles and hybrid vehicles, hatchbacks/wagons, and vans, as well as mini cars in India. The company also provides parts and accessories, such as iPod and MP3 compatibility, mobility accessories, performance parts, AC parts and services, and merchandise. In addition, it offers vehicle safety, security, and information services. The company provides used vehicles. It offers its products through dealers and distributors. General Motors Company was formerly known as NGMCO, Inc. and changed its name to General Motors Company in July 2009. The company was incorporated in 2009 and is based in Detroit, Michigan. It operates manufacturing facilities in India, the United States, and Canada. General Motors Company operates as a subsidiary of the United States Department of The Treasury. General Motors led global vehicle sales for 77 consecutive years from 1931 through 2007, longer than any other automaker, and is currently among the world's largest automakers by vehicle unit sales. General Motors acts in most countries outside the USA via wholly-owned subsidiaries but operates in China through 10 joint ventures. GM's OnStar subsidiary provides vehicle safety, security, and information services. In 2009, General Motors shed several brands, closing Saturn, Pontiac, and Hummer, and emerged from a government-backed Chapter 11 reorganization. In 2010, GM made an initial public offering IPOs to date and returned to profitability later that year.

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157,000 employees
Market Cap
$46.9 billion
Industry
Net Income
$6.4 billion
Founded
1908
5 Year Trend
-3.2%
Revenue
$122.4 billion
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