Launch Lead

**Job Description**:
**On-site**:This position requires an employee to be on-site on a full-time basis.

There’s never been a more exciting time to work at GM’s Oshawa Assembly.

At Oshawa Assembly, we’re starting a brand-new chapter and are already building both the Chevrolet Silverado HD and LD trucks in less than a year.

We’re on the journey to achieve our vision of a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion, and building quality trucks play an integral role in helping us fund this future.

We’re looking for new team members to help bring this vision to life in Oshawa. Starting from day one, we’re creating a workplace where we work as One Team and embrace a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome and supported. We want those who are bold, innovative, ready to take on challenges, and strive for excellence. Our journey is just beginning, and we want you to be a part of it.

Join our team today

**The Role**

We are looking for you to take on the role of GSC Launch Lead - General Assembly based out of our Oshawa Assembly Plant. In this role, you will be directly reporting to the Plant Launch Operations Manager. You will be a liaison to the General Assembly Area Manager for the Launch Team issues. You will be leading the General Assembly launch team and activities with support from the Plant Planner, departmental Business Manager, and other plant personnel. You will be utilizing plant knowledge, relationships and authority to “get things done”. You will be engaging in Program from Vehicle Program Initiation (VPI) to Launch Team Release (LTR).

**What You’ll Do (Responsibilities)**

**Product Interface & Issue Resolution Process**:

- Utilize production knowledge to analyze major design, tooling and specification for SPQRC issues.
- Actively engage with the engineering counterpart to ensure the Process Engineering requirements are met and executed for General Assembly.
- Assist production in the development of the initial Job Element Sheet (JES) and Standard Operation Sheet (SOS).
- Coordinate the interaction between Body Shop and Paint for resolution of General Assembly issues whose root cause is found to have originated within those departments.
- 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.
- 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
- Works with the Change Management Coordinator - Launch to understand all Temporary Work Orders, reworks and part substitutions for their impact on timing
- Provides Leadership during the Daily Wrap up meeting with Manufacturing and Engineering:
Root Cause established

Owner assigned

Containment is in place and repair direction is provided to technicians in Final Process
- Conducts daily Plant Issue Team/Superintendent 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 ( Integration Vehicle Engineering Release)
- Supports the Virtual Engineering activity by “leading the discussion” for General Assembly at all Virtual Tryout events making sure issues are captured

**Deliverables**:

- The GA Launch Coordinator is responsible for the flawless execution of the program deliverables within General Assembly
- Identify and resolve issues to ensure a successful launch
- Train General Assembly organization
- Share Lessons Learned

**Additional Job Description**:
**Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)**
- Bachelor’s degree in Global Supply Chain, Logistics or a related technical field, or equivalent experience
- Minimum 5 years’ experience working in a manufacturing environment
- Deep understanding and knowledge of manufacturing processes
- Proven desire and ability to lead and coach performance of direct reports
- Demonstrates excellent level of analytical ability, communication and interpersonal skills required to build relationships with team members and customers to solve problems and resolve issues
- Proven ability in project management skills and ability to teach others
- Proven team builder and execution leader

**What Can Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)**
- General knowledge of contractual issues and negotiation skills
- General Assembly experience
- Proficient at GMS (Global Manufacturing System) principals

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