CI Lead

General Motors•Spring Hill, TN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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. The CI manager will be responsible to develop a center of expertise for EV vehicles. Responsibilities will range from being a business strategist, to a process analyst, all the way to project manager/ execution.

Requirements

Proficiency and knowledge of lean manufacturing, engineering, material handling systems and supplier business processes.
Proficient in utilization of strategies and methodologies such as Red X, Opex, Lean Principles, Agile Manufacturing, Six Sigma and Kaizen.
Strong communication and collaboration with internal and external resources.
Knowledge and discipline to track KPI’s and execute standardized processes that drive SPQRCE and GMS deliverables.
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.
7-10 years of Quality, Engineering and Manufacturing systems experience.
Vehicle Assembly Plant Quality experience required.
Extensive knowledge of GMS, Red X / OPEX.

Nice To Haves

Engineering Bachelor or equivalent.
Multi discipline (quality, manufacturing, etc.) experience.

Responsibilities

Develop efficiency and process enhancement strategies, including optimizing cost and throughput improvement.
Investigate issues, shortfalls, and opportunities in operational business processes.
Measure the success of initiatives through key performance indicators (KPIs) such as cost savings, productivity improvements, and reduction in waste or defects.
Review current production practices and identify areas for improvement.
Present findings to all levels of leadership and lead efforts to implement changes and train staff.
Develop a center of expertise for EV vehicles.
Identify and manage the implementation of complex manufacturing engineering projects (project management).
Coach, train, develop, and evaluate employees.
Process large amounts of data and turn the information into insights and action plans.
Drive GM common manufacturing systems and best practices for all applicable shops.
Coach, teach, and audit elements of the 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 and coordinate 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.
Meet cost, schedule, and quality requirements.
Track KPIs and execute standardized processes that drive SPQRCE and GMS deliverables.
Proficiency and knowledge of all GM manufacturing quality systems at a detailed level, including the role of the UAW.
Proficient with productivity process, automation, and job balancing.
Provide direct, honest, constructive feedback to Plant Staffs / Executive Leadership.
Knowledge of and participation in Launch Activities.