Industrial Engineering Lead

Job Description

The Role

The Industrial Engineer Lead will work directly with production teams to implement lean manufacturing systems and improve performance. They will analyze throughput and production data, lead the development of standardized work for future products alongside the core team, support product launches, and drive continuous improvement projects in steady state operations.

What You Will Do (Responsibilities)

• Develop, recommend, and implement changes that improve manufacturing processes and/or product quality

• Operate in a dynamic manufacturing environment to develop, track, and analyze Manufacturing Master Schedules to monitor progress, assess program status, and identify performance issues in a timely manner

• Apply critical path methodology in network development, analysis, and problem resolution

• Support the Throughput Improvement Process (TIP)

• Optimize sequence of operations and workflow

• Create crew plans to ensure resources are properly allocated and utilized effectively

• Develop metrics to monitor schedule progress and identify risk areas

• Improve efficiencies through waste elimination and process improvements

• Analyze production data to establish shop metrics, solve complex problems, and deliver data‑driven insights to industrial engineers, manufacturing and maintenance team members, production supervisors, and production associates

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

• 5+ years of experience working in an industrial engineering capacity in a manufacturing environment

• 2+ years of supervisory/leadership experience in a manufacturing environment

• Extensive experience working with Microsoft Excel

• Experience with Global Workbook or other manufacturing headcount systems

• Experience writing standardized work (APS, STDS, or other manufacturing programs)

What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or a related field, or equivalent experience

• 3+ years of experience with AutoCAD

• Experience and/or knowledge of GM Global Manufacturing System (GMS)

• Previous experience working directly with data analysis in a manufacturing environment and a strong data‑driven mindset

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). This role is categorized as onsite. This means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location on a full-time basis. This job is not eligible for relocation benefits. Any relocation costs would be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

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