Continuous Improvement Coordinator

Description

Overview

The Continuous Improvement Coordinator supports plant operations by driving process optimization, standardization, and waste reduction. This role partners with production, engineering, quality, and skilled trades to improve safety, quality, and productivity while supporting GMS principles.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support GMS initiatives including 5S, standardized work, Kaizen activities, problem solving, and visual management.
• Analyze processes to identify waste, variation, and improvement opportunities; implement sustainable countermeasures.
• Assist in meeting production, quality, and cost targets through Lean/synchronous manufacturing techniques and operational excellence (opex)
• Support launch and pilot activities in assigned areas and help drive operational readiness.
• Use structured problem-solving (5-Why, A3, 8D) to address and resolve quality and productivity issues.
• Promote a safe work environment and support goals for ergonomics, safety, and housekeeping.
• Build positive relationships with hourly/salary employees, union partners, and leadership while consistently administering National and Local UAW-GM Agreements.
• Coach and mentor Group Leaders on CI tools, performance management, and GMS expectations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Industrial Technology, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Experience in manufacturing operations, Lean principles, or continuous improvement.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and analytical skills.
• Knowledge of GMS, standardized work, or UAW environments preferred.
• Lean/Six Sigma certification is a plus.

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.)

This role is categorized as onsite. This means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location on a full-time basis.

This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.

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Client-provided location(s): Marion, IN

Job ID: General_Motors-JR-202600690

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2026-01-21T00:13:11