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Launch Coordinator

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General Motors

Launch Coordinator

Defiance, OH

Description

Sponsorship: 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.

Onsite: This role is categorized as onsite. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Defiance GPS Plant on a full-time basis.

This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.

What You'll Do:

Coordinator is responsible for execution of Operation Readiness process across the plant, updating the Operations Wall template, tracking performance to the Manufacturing Build Plan and Ramp-up plan, tracking ergonomic and safety issues, tracking execution of Quality Plan & MQRR deliverables, among other duties.

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Responsibilities:

  • Lead launch activities with support from Plant Launch Operations Manager (PLOM).
  • Developing items required by the Global Bill of Operations and Operations Readiness checklist
  • Coordinating meetings to develop items to meet the GMS standards in the areas of People Involvement, Standardization, Built-in-Quality, Short Lead Time and Continuous Improvement.
  • Tracking progress for monthly launch wall reviews
  • Upload standard documents into SharePoint and manage document control
  • Work with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with plant standards
  • Reporting to upper management on launch issues.
  • Improving efficiency and managing waste
  • Follow launch masterdot to plan and execute various launch activities.
  • Ability to summarize critical issues with resolutions and communicate to leadership.

Additional Description

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

  • Required: High School Diploma
  • Requires flexible hours. Willingness to rotate to all 3 shifts during build event weeks, work weekend hours post date and during pilot builds and overtime. Ability to work all shifts (1st, 2nd & 3rd).
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
  • Excellent attention to detail. Highly conscientious and diligent.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently and with others.
  • High level of interpersonal skills to work effectively with all levels of the organization.
  • Project management skills. Capable of handling multiple projects without direct supervision.
  • Analytical ability where problems are unusual or difficult.
  • Experience with the ability to coordinate resources, provide leadership updates, report status, and track timelines.
  • Familiarity with manufacturing operations, processes, and best practices.
  • Knowledge/ability to implement lean manufacturing principles.

What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

  • Preferred: College degree or equivalent training/experience.
  • 2 years of relative professional experience.
  • Experience in casting/propulsion processes and equipment.
  • Multiple different manufacturing assignments with successful individual achievements or strong team-based achievements.
  • Problem solving experience with Practical Problem Solving, 7-Diamonds, Red-X
  • Requires extensive working knowledge of Quality related processes.

Sponsorship: 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.

Onsite: This role is categorized as onsite. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Defiance GPS Plant on a full-time basis.

This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.

About GM

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Client-provided location(s): Defiance, OH 43512, USA
Job ID: General_Motors-JR-202505561
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Adoption Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Casual Dress
    • Happy Hours
    • On-Site Cafeteria
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Stock Purchase Program
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Learning and Development Stipend
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Woman founded/led
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)

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