General Assembly / Continuous Improvement Launch Manager

General Motors•Lansing, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

As the GA CI / Launch Manager, you will lead the GA (General Assembly) productivity & launch activities with support from the Plant Planner, departmental Business Manager, and other plant personnel. You will utilize plant knowledge, relationships and authority to execute launch-related matters. You will be engaged in Program from Vehicle Program Initiation (VPI) -8 to Launch Team Release (LTR). In this role, you will directly report to the General Assembly Area Director with additional direction from the Launch team.

Requirements

3+ years of experience in a similar role
Experience with launches
Experience working in a manufacturing environment
Ability to alternate and work flexible shifts depending on launch activities
Ability to work OT as needed
Ability to travel a limited amount of time domestically

Nice To Haves

10+ years of experience in a similar role
Previous people leader experience
Knowledge GVDP (Global Vehicle Development Plan)
Bachelor's degree

Responsibilities

Lead GA CIP initiatives and optimization projects.
Utilize production knowledge to analyze major design, tooling and specification for SPQRC issues
Assist production in the development of the initial JES and SOS
Integral member of the problem resolution teams in GA, assisting in resolution of build issues in GA while ensuring that the 7- diamond problem solving process is being utilized
Executes the change management process for internal process control (tooling, material, etc.), coordinates issues and resolutions with Body Shop and Paint Shop.
Works with the Change Management Coordinator - Launch to develop plans for Production Trial Runs, Engineering Tryouts, Engineering Work Orders, etc. during the launch process
Conducts daily Plant Issue Team/Shift Leader meetings to resolve build issues and achieve schedule
Coordinates rework or replacement of non-salable parts on salable vehicles with support from other plant departments and Product Engineering
Coordinates the Process Verification Builds during IVER ensuring the operations are reviewed for safety, ergonomics, containers, tooling, etc.
Participate in easel board reviews at IVER
Supports the Virtual Engineering activity by “leading the discussion” for General Assembly at all Virtual Tryout events
Coordinates daily activity of launch personnel
Manage all activities between PIT/IRT, facilities, equipment and budget
Establishes plant participation for Validation Center builds and tool shops, for system buyoffs
Input into pre-production budget requirements: resources, materials, training aids, etc.
Provides Level 1 & 2 outline for all General Assembly Master Dot activities ensuring updates with the appropriate countermeasures
Communicates General Assembly’s status to the Plant Launch Operations Manager and the General Assembly Area Manager
Works with the Material Launch Manager to help coordinate and validate the material plan for General Assembly
Coordinates quality plans with Quality Systems
Holds team accountable to achieve manpower targets
Ensures that the GA manufacturing validation plan supports the acceleration schedules and comprehends the plant build restrictions
Plays an active role in the development of the General Assembly dimensional tune-in plan
Drives ergonomics issue resolution by ensuring that General Assembly ergonomic reviews are occurring and corrective actions are developed
Provide leadership and Production input to GMS implementation, pulling on additional support as required
Manages the review and buy-off of General Assembly responsible items in vehicle retrofits execution on any vehicles before shipping
Supports General Assembly Matching build activities for build events M3 & M4 by working closely with the Quality Lead in executing the matching requirements