Launch Coordinator

Job Description

The Role

As a Launch Coordinator at General Motors you will play a key role in shaping worldclass manufacturing operations. Youll work with a group to partner closely with engineering production and maintenance teams to implement lean systems and drive performance improvements across the plant. Your team will help develop standardized work for new products support major launches and lead continuous improvement initiatives that elevate safety quality and efficiency. Success in this role requires agility curiosity and the ability to perform in a fastpaced highly collaborative manufacturing environment.

What Youll Do (Responsibilities)

• Manage ( coach and teach) Launch Core Team on three shifts. Comprised of Launch Team Leader 3 Launch Techs Launch Electrician and Launch Mechanic.
• Communicate LCT activities verbally at production meetings and through email correspondence.
• Determine shipping requirements using TMaCS and Appendix E10. Generate PFEP.
• Liaison between Parma Plant and HQ functional groups.
• Plan and execute MRD runs.
• Track cell launch progress and present to staff monthly at Launch Wall Review.
• Attend new model calls as required. (Roll-outs quality concerns layouts etc.)
• Keep abreast of die issues as related to shipments and Metal Assembly POA parts.
• Champion lean manufacturing principles to eliminate waste in time materials labor machine utilization and other nonvalueadded activities.
• Develop recommend and implement process changes that enhance manufacturing efficiency product quality and operational stability.
• Build and maintain operating plans that ensure effective allocation of labor equipment and and support continuous improvement initiatives focused on waste reduction throughput optimization and cost savings.
• Collaborate with maintenance engineering and production teams to provide support and drive crossfunctional problemsolving.

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

• Bachelors degree or equivalent experience
• 5 years of manufacturing launch experience
• Proficiency in lean manufacturing tools and methodologies.
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Excel Access Project Word PowerPoint) and analytical or business software.
• Strong analytical criticalthinking and problemsolving abilities with a track record of implementing process improvements.
• Familiarity with automotive manufacturing standards regulations and best practices.
• Excellent communication collaboration and interpersonal skills to work effectively with crossfunctional teams.

What Will Set You Apart (Preferred Qualifications)

• Completion of all required Global Manufacturing System (GMS) training.
• Prior experience in automotive manufacturing production operations or highvolume industrial environments.
• Strong understanding of automotive manufacturing processes systems and production technologies.

About GM

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