General Motors Hiring for OpEx Master at Ingersoll, ON Full Time

This posting will close @ 11:59PM on Dec. 22, 2021.

At GM, we’ve charged ourselves to design, build and sell the world’s best vehicles. We see a world with zero crashes, zero emissions and zero congestion, and our people are the driving force behind making this a reality. In order to achieve our goals, we’re currently undergoing one of the largest transformations in the history of US corporate business.

Operational Excellence (OpEx) is a cultural shift within GM that empowers and inspires employees to take action and embrace the mindset that, “Everything can be made better.” We operate as a dynamic team of employees from all levels and departments who work together to identify and make improvements with the goals of raising customer satisfaction and increasing savings in time and money.

OpEx utilizes a proven, collaborative, and data-driven approach that confronts employee suggested business issues and implements solutions. Business units work with a combination of proprietary tools, processes, and trained advocates to assemble cross-functional teams that tap into their varied skillsets to discover and act on new ways to enhance work.

“No longer are we a company of ‘best efforts.’ Today, we are delivering on our commitments, holding ourselves accountable, and doing what we say we are going to do. We are increasingly focused on transparency, speed, candor, and a relentless desire to win.”

• Mary Barra, Chairman and CEO of General Motors

In this role, you will be responsible to bring new and innovative ideas to drive the strategic development, deployment and continuous improvement of processes with the end goal of increased business capabilities, customer satisfaction, and quality. OpEx Masters are relentless in wowing their clients and exceeding their needs. As such, you will be charged to work seamlessly with Executive Champions, Business Leaders, and Stakeholders across the ecosystem to determine scope of projects, define and schedule resource plans in addition to outlining the deployment strategy, goals, and priorities. Our Masters are experts in communicating process, status, and issues.

In addition to the application of your technical mastery, your expertise will be leveraged to train, coach, and mentor the future of Operational Excellence. In concert, you will be simultaneously contributing to the greater body of shared knowledge, including; best practices, innovative solutions, and efficient strategies.

In short, we’re currently seeking the next generation of game-changers to help usher in a new age of automotive innovation. Are you ready to rise to the challenge, are you made for more?

Additional Job Description

Requirements

Six Sigma Master Black Belt certification required or equivalent.

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution.

At least 5 years of experience in Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, or transactional areas.

At least 5 years of experience in Process Improvement, Business Operations, or Project/Program Management.

Successfully led 15 or more transactional, proactive, and/or reactive projects using continuous improvement methodologies such as Shainin or Red X and the effective application of Lean and/or Six Sigma tools through DMAIC, DMADV, and/or DFSS methodologies.

Experience using statistical software tools such as Tableau, Minitab, or Jump.

Successful candidates will be required to attest to, and be prepared to provide proof of, their vaccination status and that any job offer will be conditional on the candidate being fully vaccinated

Leadership and Change Agent

Strong focus on execution.

Ability to build and promote organizational change management initiatives.

Strong facilitation and presentation skills at all levels of the organization.

Proven ability to simplify strategy into simple actions.

Mentor, Coaching, and Relationships

Demonstrated ability to mentor and coach in the practical application of continuous improvement tools to drive significant business impact and culture.

Experience building, empowering, and leading talented cross functional teams.

Productivity and Collaboration Tools

Proficient with using advanced tools in standard Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, and/or Visio).

About GM

Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all.

Why Join Us

We aspire to be the most inclusive company in the world. We believe we all must make a choice every day – individually and collectively – to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Our Work Appropriately philosophy supports our foundation of inclusion and provides employees the flexibility to work where they can have the greatest impact on achieving our goals, dependent on role needs. Every day, we want every employee, no matter their background, ethnicity, preferences, or location, to feel they belong to one General Motors team.

Diversity Information

General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that workforce diversity creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers. We understand and embrace the variety through which people gain experiences whether through professional, personal, educational, or volunteeropportunities.

We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications and apply for any positions that match your skills and capabilities.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Accommodation is available for applicants with disabilities. Should you be contacted by General Motors of Canada, please advise if you require accommodation. General Motors of Canada values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.