General Motors

Launch Production Lead

General Motors$80K — $95K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of leadership in manufacturing operations or planning
  • Knowledgeable in quality control, manufacturing processes, and management systems
  • Familiarity with GM Global Manufacturing System (GMS)
  • Experience with continuous improvement processes
  • Ability to analyze complex problems and communicate effectively
  • Willingness to work overtime and on off shifts

Responsibilities

  • Promote safe work practices and achieve ergonomic and health & safety objectives
  • Develop launch plans in coordination with the Execution Team
  • Implement GMS with cross-functional teams
  • Lead Launch Team towards achieving launch deliverables
  • Ensure operational readiness for production start
  • Facilitate communication across shifts and departments
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives and validate processes

Benefits

  • Potential for relocation assistance
  • Supportive development environment with coaching and mentoring
  • Opportunity to lead and work on cross-functional teams
  • Engagement in continuous improvement projects
  • Travel opportunities for launch activity support
Full Job Description
Sponsorship: GM DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATION-RELATED SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE. DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU WILL NEED GM IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP (e.g., H-1B, TN, STEM OPT, etc.) NOW OR IN THE FUTURE.

Work Arrangement: This role is categorized as onsite. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Saginaw on a full-time basis.

Relocation benefits may be available for this role.

The Role:

As a Launch Lead, you will have Supervisory responsibility for small/medium cross functional group of employees responsible for the implementation and execution of the Launch Deliverables and retool of equipment. This position will require fostering teamwork and communication between different functions and shifts. The work is of a technical nature using independent judgement within the limits of GMS; focusing on Safety, People, Quality, Responsiveness, Cost, and Environment (SPQRCE). There is a need to be able to deal with complex problems and lead continuous improvement projects, while scheduling to meet important deadlines and build dates.

What you will do:
  • Promote safe work practices and achieve objectives for Ergonomics and Health & Safety
  • Work closely with the Execution Team to develop the plan for all upgrades and builds
  • Work closely with cross functional teams to implement GMS
  • Lead cross functional Launch Team to achieve Launch Deliverables
  • Implement Operational Readiness and create plan for 100% completion by Start Of Regular Production
  • Communicate between different shifts/departments/functions
  • Drive Continuous Improvement initiatives to establish run at rate deliverables
  • Validate Manufacturing and Quality processes during Launch
  • Builds and maintains good working relationships with employees, union, and management
  • Coach, teach, counsel and mentor Group Leaders in these responsibilities
  • Participate in the selection of new employees and trains, develops and evaluates salaried and hourly employees, and the development of highly effective teams
  • Occasional Travel may be required to support launch activities (less than 10%)


Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications):
  • Knowledge of quality control procedures, manufacturing processes and management systems as they relate to production operations
  • 5 years +of leadership experience with Manufacturing Operations / Planning
  • Working knowledge of Workplace Safety System (WSS)
  • Experience/knowledge of GM Global Manufacturing System (GMS)
  • Knowledge of continuous improvement processes (CIP)
  • Willing to work OT and off shifts as needed
  • High level of analytical ability where problems are unusual and difficult
  • High level of oral and written communication skills
  • Experience working in a cross functional team environment

What Can Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)
  • Shift leader experience
  • Launch experience
  • Bachelor's degree
  • High level of analytical ability where problems are unusual and difficult
  • High level of interpersonal skills to work effectively with others
  • High level of oral and written communication skills

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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Net Income
$6.4 billion
Founded
1908
5 Year Trend
-3.2%
Revenue
$122.4 billion
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