Job Description
The Global Artisan Innovation Center (GAIC) unites the former Pre-Production Operations (PPO) for Vehicles in Warren, the Pre-Production Operations for Global Propulsion Systems (GPS) in Pontiac, their counterpart facilities in China, Brazil and South Korea as well as the Cadillac Artisan Center – Home of the Cadillac Celestiq – and Tooling Equipment International (TEI) in Livonia.
In this center of excellence, GM’s Global Manufacturing Engineering (ME) Team is challenging the limits of what is possible and embracing agility to reimagine how to build next generations of Vehicles and Propulsion Systems. Working cross-functionally, we bring together our most talented Skilled Trades alongside ME Engineers, Product Engineering, Manufacturing Operations, Program Management and many other areas of expertise.
In this highly technical organization, we embrace new technologies like AI and Virtual Reality, build all GM Prototype Engines, Transmissions, Electric Drive Units, Pre-Production Cars and Trucks as well as hand-build GM’s most luxurious production vehicles like the highly bespoke Cadillac Celestiq and other GM curated Limited Edition vehicles.
Our diverse team combined with our flexible Machining, Tooling and Stamping (MTS) shop enables the Global Artisan Innovation Center to successfully compete with outside suppliers to support GM Engineering and GM Manufacturing with tasks, projects or builds that are not well-suited for high volume plant.
What You will Do
As Senior Manager, you will lead our Global Program Management teams for Vehicle and GPS in Warren and Pontiac respectively. In this role, you and your salaried teams will manage the planning and execution of our Launch Readiness activities for all Global Pre-Production Hardware and Software stages for both Vehicle and GPS as well as for Ultra-Low volume production builds and non-standard work opportunities.
Your team will develop, execute and continuously improve common processes and deliverables in support of GAIC Launch Events. This role requires significant collaboration, problem-solving and conflict management skills to achieve agreements and alignment amongst Engineering, Manufacturing, Validation, Specification and Program teams. Your managerial courage guides you to drive collaboration between functional Leaders to achieve best possible total enterprise results.
Operational Excellence, Business Performance, People Leadership and Culture
Ensure that all key milestones and deliverables are achieved on time, within quality standards and within budget for the different hardware stages to fulfill all requirements for Pre-Production and Production-Tooled Build components and vehicles.
Lead all scheduling and capacity planning for GAIC/PPO to assure operating plans are achievable and capacity constraints are visible.
Lead workshare discussions across GAIC/PPO regions to optimize total enterprise costs, capacity and investment.
Lead development and continuous improvement of all launch management standardized work to enable successful planning and execution of all build phases for respective programs.
Lead the “Lessons Learned” process for Global GAIC/PPO to address improvement opportunities to Pre-Production and Production-Tooled Build processes.
Lead the execution of key process “gates” to improve Electrical Readiness in all hardware and software build stages.
Lead a Global launch management team supporting common process development and deployment in PPTB, PTB, RLM and Gamma builds.
Serve as a key voice in the Product Quality Readiness Reviews (PQRR) process for PPTB and PTB Start and Exit gates and respectively the PSQRR (Propulsion System Quality Readiness Review) for RLM and Gamma builds.
Actively participate in the weekly Quality Wall process to ensure program metrics and deliverables are being achieved.
Support New Technology Deliverable wall and Quality wall reviews.
Support the Lead Unit Build process to highlight, address, and contain early product or build concerns in PPTB and PTB, RLM and Gamma.
Support GMS implementation and leads Business Plan Deployment for the Program Management team.
Support the development and implementation of new processes to improve “PPTB and PTB, RLM and Gamma Builds as the 1st Launch Events.”
Manage the communication of Program Deliverable Status and Scorecard to the Global Engineering and Manufacturing Senior Executive leadership team.
Support the escalation of critical build issues which may impede build timing performance.
Lead and foster a culture of creativity and innovation with an emphasis on Workplace of Choice.
Skills & Qualifications
Required
10 years or more of experience leading salaried organizations.
Key competencies required: Strategic agility, drive for results, customer focus, timely decision making, building effective teams, innovation management, managing vision and purpose, and leading during ambiguity.
Exceptional planning, organizational and analytical skills.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
High level of interpersonal skills to work effectively with others.
Ability to build relationships across functions and influence others.
Previous experience within Product Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Pre-Production Operations and Program Management.
Preferred
Previous Launch experience.
Strong knowledge of GM’s Global Vehicle Development Process (GVDP).
5 years or more of experience in manufacturing operations.
Knowledge of Stamping, Body, GA & Global Propulsion Systems.
Prior experience in a global role.
Education
Bachelor’s Degree in a technical or related field (or equivalent experience) is required.
Master’s Degree preferred.
Additional Information
This leadership position requires the successful candidate to be onsite 5 days a week and possibly more depending upon operational schedules.
Work locations include both Warren (MI) and Pontiac (MI).
Minimal other travel required.
This role may be eligible for relocation assistance.
GM does not provide immigration sponsorship for this role.
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