Lead Pre-Production Operations Launch TeamExecute the Planning, Readiness, and Material Deliverables for the ProgramProgram interface to Global Program Build Manger and Platform Engineering MangerFacilitate and Lead Program Readiness Planning and Build Site Work Group meetingsCoordinate the execution of the Build Site Preparation and Build Activities DeliverablesCommunicate launch status to Global Senior Management and Build Site Management Chair the Engineering Program Readiness Work Group meetingsFacilitate Build Strategy sessions and Physical Build Readiness Assessment

Pre-Production Operations Body Center LeadDevelop, Plan, and Execute all engineering build programs in the Body CenterCoordinate the implementation of the Quality Plan elements relative to scheduleMaintain and Develop departmental budget and business planProvide input to Organizational Business PlanCommunicate program status to Senior Leadership, Engineering, and CustomersManage salary and hourly personnel of the Body Engineering CenterCoach, Mentor, and Develop career paths for direct reports

Implement the Global Manufacturing System in the Body CenterTrain and Coach all employees in the GMS principles and elementsCustomize GMS elements for application to Pre-Production Operations systemsDevelop systems and applications specific to Body Center

Manage General Assembly, Electrical, Lab Check, and Body Shop areasEnsure test ready properties per Customer deliverablesMaintain and Improve quality metrics for vehicle buildsCoordinate Problem Solving Teams to resolve Engineering issueWork jointly with UAW representatives to maintain working relationsLead the Departmental Continuous Improvement Team

Maintain departmental quality and production numbersAct as the single point contact for Departmental build issuesLead departmental Problem Solving TeamManage manpower, attendance, and pay of departmentLaunch of Pontiac G6

Launch of Hummer H2 SUV/SUTRoot cause analysis of vehicle quality issuesWarranty Data analysis and trackingIssue Resolution Team co-chair for Interiors and Squeak & RattleMonitor supplier deliverables and quality performanceProvide feedback to executive management on program performance