General Motors

Supervisor – Electrical Launch & Standards

General Motors • $95K — $115K *
Warren, MI 48089In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • 5+ years in electrical manufacturing, automotive experience preferred.
  • Background in leading teams and cross-functional collaboration.
  • Strong understanding of manufacturing quality systems and continuous improvement processes.
  • Proficient in problem-solving with a focus on root cause analysis and risk evaluation.
  • Excellent communication skills for effective interaction across all organizational levels.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee a team of electrical operations SMEs, providing coaching and training on electrical Bill of Operations.
  • Participate in Manufacturing Quality Readiness Reviews and escalate roadblocks to leadership.
  • Manage the Launch Protection Plan for wire harness manufacturing, ensuring readiness.
  • Maintain and communicate electrical Bill of Operations standards for effective execution.
  • Establish engagement with plant leadership for implementing operational standards.
  • Develop strategies to achieve Electrical First Time Quality targets and full compliance.
  • Cultivate strategic relationships to foster innovation across functions.

Benefits

  • Relocation assistance may be available.
  • Opportunity for professional development and growth.
  • Engagement in a dynamic and collaborative work culture.
  • Travel opportunities that enhance global experience.
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Job Description

Job Description

WHY: The Launch Processes and Standardized Work Supervisor plays a pivotal role in ensuring the successful execution of electrical manufacturing processes across global operations. This role ensures flawless execution during launch phases, upholds world-class standards, and champions electrical first-time quality. By leading launch readiness and execution, the Supervisor directly supports strategic growth and operational excellence.

WHAT: The Launch Processes and Standardized Work Supervisor is a critical driver of successful electrical manufacturing launches across global operations. This role is instrumental in ensuring launch readiness and flawless implementation, while upholding world-class standards and promoting Electrical First Time Quality (EFTQ). Through strategic oversight and operational excellence, the supervisor directly contributes to the organization’s growth and operational excellence.

HOW: This role delivers a critical impact by leading a team in establishing robust standards and processes through comprehensive launch plans, driving supplier accountability for product quality, while collaborating cross-functionally provided and to improve test builds and move left, laying a solid foundation that will protect the customers. This role also manages a team of electrical subject matter experts (SME's) that provide onsite support at every plant in North America based on needs. This ensures consistent application of best practices in electrical standards, wiring, connectors, and testing throughout the launch process.

The role’s impact is measured through:

  • Improved Electrical First Time Quality through all launch phases

  • Reduced warranty claims

  • Enhanced supplier performance

  • Stronger cross-functional collaboration

Through proactive problem-solving, benchmarking, and continuous innovation, the Launch Processes and Standardized Work Supervisor ensures that every product launch meets the highest quality standards, protecting customers, enhancing satisfaction, and maintaining the company’s competitive edge in a dynamic global market.

Work Arrangement - Onsite

The successful candidate is expected to report to the Warren Tech Center on a full-time basis This role requires a minimum of 50% travel. Travel will be primarily domestic with occasional international travel

What You’ll Do (Responsibilities):

  • Oversee a team of global manufacturing electrical operations subject matter experts (SME's) to provide coaching, training, and implement the electrical Bill of Operations (BoO) across all GM vehicle assembly plants

  • Participate in Manufacturing Quality Readiness Reviews (MQRR's), provide updates at gate reviews, and escalating roadblocks to leadership for resolution

  • Own and manage the Launch Protection Plan (LPP) for wire harness manufacturing, ensuring supplier and plant readiness

  • Update, maintain, and communicate electrical BoO standards to ensure clarity and correct execution

  • Establish relationships with plant leadership to facilitate engagement and implementation of the electrical BoO

  • Develop strategies and action plans to achieve EFTQ targets and ensure full BoO compliance at all vehicle assembly plants

  • Foster a forward-thinking work culture that embraces change and navigates future organizational and industry challenges

  • Build and nurture strategic relationships across various functions including software, manufacturing, and program management to synergize efforts towards future innovations

Your Skills and Abilities (Required Qualifications):

  • Experience in electrical manufacturing, manufacturing quality, launch, manufacturing engineering, or related automotive operations.

  • Experience supporting vehicle launches, manufacturing readiness activities, plant builds, or production implementation.

  • Working knowledge of manufacturing quality systems, standardized work, process controls, and continuous improvement principles.

  • Experience leading teams, influencing cross-functional stakeholders, or coordinating activities across plants, suppliers, and engineering organizations.

  • Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify root causes, evaluate risk, and develop corrective actions.

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization.

  • Ability to travel domestically and internationally as required.

What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications):

  • 5+ years of experience supporting electrical manufacturing processes within an automotive environment.
  • Direct experience implementing or supporting Electrical Bill of Operations (BoO) requirements.
  • Vehicle program launch experience with responsibility for manufacturing readiness, quality, or process implementation.
  • Experience with Electrical First Time Quality (EFTQ), warranty reduction, or launch quality initiatives.
  • Global Manufacturing System (GMS) experience.
  • Electrical Engineering background.
  • Experience managing direct reports and developing technical teams.
  • Experience working with wire harness manufacturing, electrical assembly processes, connectors, testing, or related vehicle electrical systems.
  • Experience leading supplier readiness, launch protection plans, or manufacturing quality reviews.

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 at least 50% or more on a frequent basis. This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.

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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Join the dynamic team at General Motors, a global leader in automotive innovation and technology. At General Motors, we offer unparalleled job opportunities that propel your career forward while contributing to a legacy of engineering excellence.

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As part of our global workforce, you will collaborate with talented individuals who are passionate about shaping the future of transportation. General Motors offers a variety of career paths in engineering, design, IT, marketing, and more. With over 155,000 employees worldwide, our network provides expansive opportunities for networking and professional development.

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Learn more about General Motors
Size
157,000 employees
Market Cap
$46.9 billion
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
Net Income
$6.4 billion
Founded
1908
5 Year Trend
-3.2%
Revenue
$122.4 billion
NASDAQ
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* Ladders Estimates

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