Quality Launch Lead

Job Description

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.

On-site: This role is categorized as onsite. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Moraine, Ohio on a full-time basis.

The Role:

As a Quality Launch Lead , you will have Supervisory responsibility for a medium/large group of employees in the implementation and execution of the established business process for an area in the production operations and foster an atmosphere of teamwork and cooperation. Work is of a technical nature using independent judgment within the limits of GMS; focusing on Safety, People, Quality, Responsiveness, Cost, and Environment (SPQRCE). Possess the ability to deal with complex problems. Supervise a medium to large group of salaried employees involved in multiple departments/processes. May manage across multiple shifts.

What You'll Do:

• Maintain awareness of quality standards, communicate department quality goals, and leverage resources to address quality issues.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with employees, union representatives, and management.
• Thoroughly understand and consistently administer the National and Local Agreements between General Motors and the United Auto Workers Union.
• Install quality system for overall operations of the facility.
• Track launch activities from installation to qualifications to steady state production.
• Responsible for the effective use of personnel, material, and equipment.
• Participate in the selection of new employees and train, develop, and evaluate salaried and hourly employees, and the development of highly effective teams.
• Lead Global Manufacturing Systems (GMS) processes across multiple departments and serve as lead resource supporting launch and pilot activities in assigned areas.
• Meet or exceed production cost schedule and maintain quality requirements.
• Promote safe work practices and achieve objectives for ergonomics, health and safety, and housekeeping.
• Motivate, train, and develop employees to effectively perform their jobs utilizing standardized methods.
• Ensure team members receive adequate JIT (job instruction training).
• Achieve production schedules and product requirements by applying lean manufacturing/synchronous principles with emphasis on variation reduction, control costs, and achieve productivity improvements.
• Coach, teach, counsel, and mentor Group Leaders in these responsibilities.

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications):

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of experience in a quality field within a manufacturing environment.
• Understanding of statistical processing.
• Previous experience with launch in a manufacturing environment.

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

• Previous leadership/supervisory experience.
• Exposure to MQRR (Manufacturing Quality Readiness Review).
• RedEx, Shainin exposure.
• Exposure and understanding of internal combustion engine operation and function.

This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.

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 includes, 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statements:

GM is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. GM is committed to providing a work environment free from unlawful discrimination and advancing equal employment opportunities for all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, all practices and decisions relating to terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment are made without regard to an individual's protected characteristics.