General Assembly / Continuous Improvement Launch ...

Job Description On - Site: This position requires an employee to be on-site on a full-time basis. The Role 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. What You'll Do (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 u201cleading the discussionu201d 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 Assemblyu2019s 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 Your Skills and Abilities (Required Qualifications) + 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 What Can Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications) + 10+ years of experience in a similar role + Previous people leader experience + Knowledge GVDP (Global Vehicle Development Plan) + Bachelor's degree GM DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATION-RELATED SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE. 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Created: 2026-02-05