Supervisor – Electrical Launch & Standards

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Job Description

Global Manufacturing Electrical & SDV is looking for innovators who thrive in tough challenges and are passionate about tackling meaningful work that will shape the future of the automotive industry. This isn’t a role for those looking for an easy path - it’s for those who embrace change, push through obstacles, and take ownership of complex problems. While there will be long days and moments that test your resilience, you’ll find purpose in your work, flexibility to prioritize your family, and the support of a people-first culture. If you’re ready to grow, thrive, and make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you.

WHY: The Launch Processes and Standardized Work Supervisor plays a pivotal role in ensuring the successful execution of electrical manufacturing processes across global operations. This role ensures flawless execution during launch phases, upholds world-class standards, and champions electrical first-time quality. By leading launch readiness and execution, the Supervisor directly supports strategic growth and operational excellence.

WHAT: The Launch Processes and Standardized Work Supervisor is a critical driver of successful electrical manufacturing launches across global operations. This role is instrumental in ensuring launch readiness and flawless implementation, while upholding world-class standards and promoting Electrical First Time Quality (EFTQ). Through strategic oversight and operational excellence, the supervisor directly contributes to the organization’s growth and operational excellence.

HOW: This role delivers a critical impact by leading a team in establishing robust standards and processes through comprehensive launch plans, driving supplier accountability for product quality, while collaborating cross-functionally provided and to improve test builds and move left, laying a solid foundation that will protect the customers. This role also manages a team of electrical subject matter experts (SME's) that provide onsite support at every plant in North America based on needs. This ensures consistent application of best practices in electrical standards, wiring, connectors, and testing throughout the launch process.

The role’s impact is measured through:

• Improved Electrical First Time Quality through all launch phases

• Reduced warranty claims

• Enhanced supplier performance

• Stronger cross-functional collaboration

Through proactive problem-solving, benchmarking, and continuous innovation, the Launch Processes and Standardized Work Supervisor ensures that every product launch meets the highest quality standards, protecting customers, enhancing satisfaction, and maintaining the company’s competitive edge in a dynamic global market.

Work Arrangement - Onsite

The successful candidate is expected to report to the Warren Tech Center on a full-time basis This role requires a minimum of 50% travel. Travel will be primarily domestic with occasional international travel

What You’ll Do (Responsibilities):

• Oversee a team of global manufacturing electrical operations subject matter experts (SME's) to provide coaching, training, and implement the electrical Bill of Operations (BoO) across all GM vehicle assembly plants

• Participate in Manufacturing Quality Readiness Reviews (MQRR's), provide updates at gate reviews, and escalating roadblocks to leadership for resolution

• Own and manage the Launch Protection Plan (LPP) for wire harness manufacturing, ensuring supplier and plant readiness

• Update, maintain, and communicate electrical BoO standards to ensure clarity and correct execution

• Establish relationships with plant leadership to facilitate engagement and implementation of the electrical BoO

• Develop strategies and action plans to achieve EFTQ targets and ensure full BoO compliance at all vehicle assembly plants

• Foster a forward-thinking work culture that embraces change and navigates future organizational and industry challenges

• Build and nurture strategic relationships across various functions including software, manufacturing, and program management to synergize efforts towards future innovations

Your Skills and Abilities (Required Qualifications):

• Experience in electrical manufacturing, manufacturing quality, launch, manufacturing engineering, or related automotive operations.

• Experience supporting vehicle launches, manufacturing readiness activities, plant builds, or production implementation.

• Working knowledge of manufacturing quality systems, standardized work, process controls, and continuous improvement principles.

• Experience leading teams, influencing cross-functional stakeholders, or coordinating activities across plants, suppliers, and engineering organizations.

• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify root causes, evaluate risk, and develop corrective actions.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization.

• Ability to travel domestically and internationally as required.

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

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.)

Este puesto se clasifica como presencial. Esto significa que se espera que el candidato seleccionado se presente en una ubicación específica a tiempo completo.

El candidato seleccionado deberá viajar al menos un 50 % del tiempo o más de forma frecuente.

Este puesto podría ser elegible para beneficios de relocalización.

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