Continuous Improvement Lead- General Assembly

Job Description

On-site: This position requires an employee to be on-site on a full-time basis

Our electric future is now! Factory ZERO is an automotive assembly plant at the cutting edge of product and manufacturing processes. We strive for excellence in developing and sustaining the manufacturing enablers to quickly bring to market the most advanced and innovative automotive products to date. The products being built at Factory ZERO encompass General Motors corporate vision of "Zero crashes, Zero emissions, Zero congestion." This requires us to employ the most energetic, capable, and innovative talent to ensure we meet the challenges of developing the new manufacturing processes required to assemble amazing products. We offer a progressive and inclusive work environment that questions the status-quo daily to strengthen our reputation of being an incubator for new manufacturing processes and automation. We value community outreach and have a strong presence in our neighborhoods.

The Role:

The Continuous Improvement Lead for General Assembly will be responsible for driving continuous improvement activities involving schedule attainment, productivity planning and execution, GMS, GCA/DRR/DRL, ergonomics, and safety. Work is challenging and involves a considerable amount of initiative and a high level of independent judgement. Duties include the following major elements.

What You'll Do:

In this role, you will coach, train, develop and evaluate employees. You will provide assistance in analyzing and solving complex manufacturing problems, and assist in obtaining resources to effectively perform operations in addition to the following:

• Uphold safe work practices as the highest priority and implements objectives for ergonomics and health/safety

• Leads GMS compliance and department Business Plan Deployment objectives

• Supports and engages the Throughput Improvement Process (TIP) to ensure schedule attainment

• Supports Launch Readiness for new or mid-cycle programs

• Communicates and coordinates changes within the department

• Leads Change Management processes (EWO/TWO/PTR)

• Participate and drive corrective actions for GCA/DRR/DRL related items

• Assist Area Director to develop budget/forecasts and develop plans for departmental gaps

• Develop and submits Manufacturing Business Cases for cost reductions

• Develop and implement department productivity plan using productivity wall

• Develop and execute CIP workshop schedule

• Lead department waste elimination activities to remove SOSs

• Coordinate productivity execution meetings between CIP team, Maintenance, Quality, Material and Safety

• Drives Productivity Wall tasks and countermeasure completion to ensure SOS reduction targets are on track.

• Complies with the terms of local and national labor agreements

• Work involves a considerable amount of initiative in decision-making accompanied by a high level of independent discernment.

• Assists in the overall direction and coordination of manufacturing activities

Additional Job Description

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications):

• Bachelor's Degree in Manufacturing or equivalent experience

• 7+ years of experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment

• 3= years of experience in a leadership/supervisory role in a manufacturing environment

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple and significantly complex assignments with high level of autonomy an accountability for results

• Demonstrated initiative by reaching beyond work assigned to improve output and/or help others.

• Knowledgeable of productivity drivers impacting assembly performance

• Ability to communicate clearly and work with a wide variety of functional groups.

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

• Experience/Knowledge of GM Global Manufacturing System (GMS)

• Knowledge of continuous improvement processes (CIP)

• Demonstrated technical, functional and professional skills in job-related area

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

About GM

Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all.

Why Join Us

We aspire to be the most inclusive company in the world. We believe we all must make a choice every day - individually and collectively - to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Our Work Appropriately philosophy supports our foundation of inclusion and provides employees the flexibility to work where they can have the greatest impact on achieving our goals, dependent on role needs. Every day, we want every employee, no matter their background, ethnicity, preferences, or location, to feel they belong to one General Motors team.

Benefits Overview

The goal of the General Motors total rewards program is to support the health and well-being of you and your family. Our comprehensive compensation plan incudes, the following benefits, in addition to many others:

• Paid time off including vacation days, holidays, and parental leave for mothers, fathers and adoptive parents;

• Healthcare (including a triple tax advantaged health savings account and wellness incentive), dental, vision and life insurance plans to cover you and your family;

• Company and matching contributions to 401K savings plan to help you save for retirement;

• Global recognition program for peers and leaders to recognize and be recognized for results and behaviors that reflect our company values;

• Tuition assistance and student loan refinancing;

• Discount on GM vehicles for you, your family and friends.

Diversity Information

General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that workforce diversity creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers. We understand and embrace the variety through which people gain experiences whether through professional, personal, educational, or volunteer opportunities. GM is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications and apply for any positions that match your skills and capabilities.

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