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Quality Launch Lead

AT General Motors
General Motors

Quality Launch Lead

Dayton, OH

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.

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What You'll Do:

You will maintain awareness of quality standards, communicate department quality goals, and leverage resources to address quality issues. You will build and maintain positive working relationships with employees, union representatives, and management. Additionally, you will have a thorough understanding of and consistently administer the National and Local Agreements between General Motors and the United Auto Workers Union.

  • Installing quality system for overall operations of the facility
  • Tracking 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 trains, develops and evaluates salaried and hourly employees, and the development of highly effective teams
  • Leads Global Manufacturing Systems(GMS) processes across multiple departments and serves as lead resource supporting launch and pilot activities in assigned areas
  • Meets or exceeds production cost schedule and maintains quality requirements
  • Promote safe work practices and achieve objectives for ergonomics, health and safety and housekeeping.
  • Motivates, trains and develops 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.

Additional Description

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.

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Client-provided location(s): Moraine, OH, USA
Job ID: General_Motors-JR-202419255
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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