Continuous Improvement Lead - Stamping

Job Description Sponsorship: GM DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATION-RELATED SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE. DONOT APPLY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU WILL NEED GM IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP (e.g., H-1B, TN, STEM OPT, etc.) NOW OR IN THE FUTURE. Onsite: This position requires an employee to be on-site on a full-time basis. This job may be eligible for relocation benefits. The Role: The Stamping Continuous Improvement (CI) Lead willleadthe local stamping CI agenda, driving top-quartile performance in safety, quality, delivery, cost, and people for a contiguous stamping operation. In this role, you will lead the Fairfax Stamping CI using innovation, partner closely with plant personnel, and connect the site to the broader Stamping CI/Operational excellence network. You willinitiate, prioritize, and execute projects that improve throughput, stamping metrics, speed attainment, and budget performance while supporting both current and major program launches. This position requires a strong hands-on background in stamping operations, data analysis, and engineering, combined with the ability to coach teams in CI tools and problem-solving. What You’ll Do: Lead Fairfax Stamping CI activities to support execution of plant and stamping enterpriseobjectives, aligned to safety, quality, throughput, and cost targets. Initiate, prioritize, and manage multiple CI projects in the stamping operation and across the Stamping enterprise, from problem definition through sustainment. Champion implementation of developed technologies and best practices to improve stamping processes by leveragingoperation excellencetools/methodologies, CI workshops, and structured problem-solving. Leverage innovativeapproachand tools including AI, vision, etc. to improve processes. Generate technical and data-driven solutions to improve performance for current production, new products, and major program launches in the stamping value stream. Provide technical leadership and CI coaching to Fairfax Stamping, including Group Leaders, engineers, and cross-functional partners (Engineering, Quality, Finance, HR/LR, ME Center, etc.). Lead and support development of tactical and strategic plans for stamping performance improvement, aligning actions to top-quartile metrics. Support budget compliance forpeoplecost, indirect materials, and lean management systems by driving productivity initiatives, standard work, and effectiveutilizationof resources. Stay educated on new processes, technologies, and benchmarking in stamping and manufacturing CI, and translate learnings into practical improvements at Fairfax Stamping. Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications): 5+ years of experience in manufacturing Functional, hands-onexpertisein stamping or similar operations, including production planning, plant floor processes, data analysis, and performance metrics (production metrics, speed attainment, scrap, OEE, etc.). What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications): Experience leading Continuous Improvement/Operational Excellence or other problem-solving programs specifically in a stamping plant, including dieutilization, press optimization, and material flow. Working understanding of the stamping Bill of Operations (BoO) and how to implement andoptimizeeach element (labor, equipment, methods, layouts, and work standards). Proficiencywith advanced data and visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, advanced Excel, plant MES data) toidentifyloss patterns and track CI impact. Formal training/certification in Lean, Six Sigma, orOpExanddemonstratedapplication in a high-volume manufacturing setting. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence without direct authority in a high-volume manufacturing environment. #J-18808-Ljbffr General Motors