YOUR SKILLS AND ABILITIES (REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS):

• At least 5 years of experience as: Project Managment Lead in Manufacturing Enviroment
• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or electrical engineering or a similar field (or similar experience)
• Ability to work over-time and off-shift as needed
• Strong communication and relations skills

WHAT CAN GIVE YOU A COMPETITIVE EDGE (PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS):

• Budgeting a project and management
• Mechanical and robotics systems
• Integration of new equipment
• Familiarly in the manufacturing process and assembly
• Ability to work with manufacturing partners like the union and production team.
  

THE ROLE:

As Optimization Lead, you will be responsible for identifying, scoping and leading execution of manufacturing projects to improve efficiency and uptime for existing and new manufacturing systems. You will work with supporting organizations both within and external to the site to secure funding and complete execution of these projects. Work must be executed following the established business process for an area of operations while fostering 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.

WHAT YOU’LL DO (RESPONSIBILITIES):

• You will support the effective use of personnel, material, and equipment and participate in training and developing of salaried and hourly employees, and in the development of highly effective teams.
• You will support Global Manufacturing Systems (GMS) processes across multiple departments and serves as a resource supporting launch and pilot activities in assigned areas while helping to meet or exceed production cost schedule and maintains quality requirements.
• Maintain awareness of quality standards, and communicates department quality goals, and utilizes resources to solve quality issues.
• Build and maintain good working relationships with employees, union and management
• Understands and consistently administer the National and Local Agreements between General Motors and the United Auto Workers Union
• Implements and follows systems that prevent reoccurrence of known issues
• 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