Launch Coordinator - General Assembly

Job Description

Sponsorship: 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 position requires an employee to be on-site on a full-time basis

Our electric future is now! Factory ZERO is an automotive assembly plant at the cutting edge of product and manufacturing processes.  We strive for excellence in developing and sustaining the manufacturing enablers to quickly bring to market the most advanced and innovative automotive products to date.  The products being built at Factory ZERO encompass General Motors corporate vision of “Zero crashes, Zero emissions, Zero congestion.” This requires us to employ the most energetic, capable, and innovative talent to ensure we meet the challenges of developing the new manufacturing processes required to assemble amazing products. We offer a progressive and inclusive work environment that questions the status-quo daily to strengthen our reputation of being an incubator for new manufacturing processes and automation.  We value community outreach and have a strong presence in our neighborhoods.

The Role:  

At Factory ZERO the Launch Coordinators will support the department Launch in carrying out all launch activities. The coordinator will work cross functionally with multiple teams, both internally and externally, in a fast paced, constantly evolving environment. Additionally, the coordinator is the lead for the represented employees and the key problem solver for any issues that arise during launch. 

What You’ll Do:  

• Utilize Production Knowledge to analyze major design, tooling, and specification for SPQRC issues.  
• Drive alignment and lessons learned across all program launches
• Actively engaged with the Engineering counterpart to ensure the Process Engineering requirements are met and executed for Department. with the PDT, CIT, Peer Reviews, and MIT. 
• Integral member of the problem resolution teams in General Assembly, assisting in resolution of build issues in GA while ensuring that the 7- diamond problem solving process is being utilized. 
• Works with the Change Management Coordinator - Launch to develop plans for Production Trial Runs, Engineering Tryouts, Engineering Work Orders, etc. during the launch process.
• Provides Leadership during the Daily issues meeting with Manufacturing and Engineering. 

Additional Job Description

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications):  

• 2+ years of Production Group Leader or Leadership experience in Manufacturing/Assembly Plant
• High level of social skills to work optimally with others 
• High level of computer, written, and oral communication skills
• High level of analytical ability where problems are unusually difficult

What Can Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications): 

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
• Automotive Manufacturing experience 
• Vehicle/Product Launch experience 

This position may be eligible for relocation benefits.

About GM

Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all.

Why Join Us 

We aspire to be the most inclusive company in the world. We believe we all must make a choice every day – individually and collectively – to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Our Work Appropriately philosophy supports our foundation of inclusion and provides employees the flexibility to work where they can have the greatest impact on achieving our goals, dependent on role needs. Every day, we want every employee, no matter their background, ethnicity, preferences, or location, to feel they belong to one General Motors team.

Benefits Overview

The goal of the General Motors total rewards program is to support the health and well-being of you and your family. Our comprehensive compensation plan incudes, the following benefits, in addition to many others:
• Paid time off including vacation days, holidays, and parental leav