Component Sector- Continuous Improvement Lead

General Motors•Warren, MI

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Work Arrangement This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location at least 3 times a week The selected candidate will be required to travel at least 50% or more on a frequent basis to MFG Plant visits The Role Manage day-to-day operations while coordinating activities of all assigned departments Coach, train, develop and evaluate employees Achieve Safety, People, Quality, Responsiveness, Cost, and Environmental metrics and achieve budget goals Lead through teaching GMS operating requirements and serves as GMS principal lead for regional GMS activities Work closely with other departments within and outside of the manufacturing team Maintain corporate and unit management control systems, budget and other information necessary to monitor performance Assist in the forecasting of areas of responsibility Demonstrate knowledge of and adherence to company policies and procedures while upholding GM’s vision, values, and cultural behaviors What You’ll Do Productivity / Optimization / Cobots: Maintain and consistently achieve or exceed productivity, optimization, and cobot‑related performance targets. Strategic Operations: Partner effectively with the scheduling team, engine plants, and casting operations to drive efficiency and operational excellence. Relationships & Leadership: Serve as a trusted motivator and problem‑solving resource for Plant Directors, offering timely support and guidance. Leadership & Collaboration: Drive cross-sector alignment by leading continuous improvement touchpoints, acting as the primary contact for key functional partners, and ensuring cohesive teamwork to deliver sector priorities. Results & Innovation: Demonstrate urgency and accountability in progressing optimization projects, staying engaged through completion, and embracing new technologies to enhance performance. Influential Voice: Use deep data analysis—partnering closely with the Continuous Improvement team—to hold stakeholders accountable and drive measurable improvements. Coordinate and schedule plant visits to support problem‑solving and critical operational initiatives. Safety: Serve as the Sector Safety Champion, modeling and reinforcing safe behaviors and expectations. Operational Excellence: Maintain strong oversight of headcount, LTP, manufacturing optimization, and productivity with exceptional attention to detail. Lead LTP planning and proactively monitor scorecard metrics to ensure target achievement. Hourly Headcount: Act as the Hourly Headcount planner and approver.

Requirements

Demonstrates a high level of initiative
Ability to forecast and mitigate risk
Ability to influence and drive enterprise-wide results
Strong leadership skills with the ability to consult and collaborate with senior leaders
Bachelor’s degree required
10 years of manufacturing experience or relevant cross-functional experience (e.g., ME, Operations, or comparable)
GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply for this role if you will need GM immigration sponsorship now or in the future. This includes direct company sponsorship, entry of GM as the immigration employer of record on a government form, and any work authorization requiring a written submission or other immigration support from the company (e.g., H1-B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc)

Responsibilities

Manage day-to-day operations while coordinating activities of all assigned departments
Coach, train, develop and evaluate employees
Achieve Safety, People, Quality, Responsiveness, Cost, and Environmental metrics and achieve budget goals
Lead through teaching GMS operating requirements and serves as GMS principal lead for regional GMS activities
Work closely with other departments within and outside of the manufacturing team
Maintain corporate and unit management control systems, budget and other information necessary to monitor performance
Assist in the forecasting of areas of responsibility
Demonstrate knowledge of and adherence to company policies and procedures while upholding GM’s vision, values, and cultural behaviors
Maintain and consistently achieve or exceed productivity, optimization, and cobot‑related performance targets
Partner effectively with the scheduling team, engine plants, and casting operations to drive efficiency and operational excellence
Serve as a trusted motivator and problem‑solving resource for Plant Directors, offering timely support and guidance
Drive cross-sector alignment by leading continuous improvement touchpoints, acting as the primary contact for key functional partners, and ensuring cohesive teamwork to deliver sector priorities
Demonstrate urgency and accountability in progressing optimization projects, staying engaged through completion, and embracing new technologies to enhance performance
Use deep data analysis—partnering closely with the Continuous Improvement team—to hold stakeholders accountable and drive measurable improvements
Coordinate and schedule plant visits to support problem‑solving and critical operational initiatives
Serve as the Sector Safety Champion, modeling and reinforcing safe behaviors and expectations
Maintain strong oversight of headcount, LTP, manufacturing optimization, and productivity with exceptional attention to detail
Lead LTP planning and proactively monitor scorecard metrics to ensure target achievement
Act as the Hourly Headcount planner and approver