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IE / GMS Manager

Today Dayton, OH

Description

Sponsorship:

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., H-1B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc.)

Please Note:

Onsite - This role is categorized as onsite. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to DMAX Plants at Moraine, OH on a full-time basis.

Relocation:

This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.

The Role:

Industrial Engineering/GMS Manager will work directly with production in implementing lean manufacturing systems. They will analyze throughput data to help departments improve performance. They will be responsible to lead standardized work for future products alongside the core team and help to launch extraordinary products. In steady state, they will drive continuous improvement projects.

What You'll Do:

The Industrial Engineering/ GMS Manager is responsible for supervising plant industrial engineers, GMS coordinators, Continuous Improvement (CI) team and other roles supporting the function. The person in this position will team with management to develop hourly and salary staffing plans and lead actions to achieve productivity objectives and control labor costs. The selected individual will interact with production management daily regarding all matters related to staffing requirements as well as support development of direct and indirect labor targets with Accounting and Operational Leadership.

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  • Analyze and design lean manufacturing cells using effective systems and simulation tools to optimize, use of space, equipment, material, and personnel.
  • Assist in developing plant layout in planning rearrangement of facilities, equipment and operations for better utilization of space.
  • Team with research and development, quality assurance and maintenance personnel to prevent problems with products and tooling/fixtures.
  • Work with HSE to ensure all manufacturing safety regulatory policies and procedures are implemented and always maintained.
  • Coach and teach the plant on GMS functions
  • Stay informed concerning new manufacturing technologies and equipment in order to manufacture and reduce cost through efficiencies.
  • Work closely with all relevant departments to ensure support for all current and new product introductions.
  • Ensure vendors/subcontractors are manufacturing products according to product specifications.
  • Resolve and eliminate root causes and diminish occurrences in the manufacturing process.
  • Ensure that all manufacturing product specifications are developed and testing procedures are in place before starting up vendors/subcontractors.
  • Able to assist in reducing cost through re-engineering product/material.

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications):

  • Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineer or equivalent experience
  • 5+ years of Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering experience or equivalent experience
  • 3+ years leadership skills and ability to build and supervise teams through resolution of highly unusual and complex quality and build issues
  • Knowledge of Assembly Processing System (APS)

What Can Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

  • 7+ years of Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering experience
  • Extensive GMS knowledge and experience
  • Ergonomics Experience
  • Knowledge of Simulated Work Environment (SWE)
  • Knowledge of Operation Excellence (OpEx)

Sponsorship:

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., H-1B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc.)

Please Note:

Onsite - This role is categorized as onsite. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to DMAX Plants at Moraine, OH on a full-time basis.

Relocation:

This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.

Compensation:

The compensation information is a good faith estimate only. It is based on what a successful applicant might be paid in accordance with applicable state laws. The actual base salary a successful candidate will be offered within this range will vary based on factors relevant to the position, as well as geography of the selected candidate.
• The salary range for this role is ($140,100 - $186,700). The actual base salary a successful candidate will be offered within this range will vary based on factors relevant to the position.
• Bonus Potential: An incentive pay program offers payouts based on company performance, job level, and individual performance.
Benefits:
• Benefits: GM offers a variety of health and wellbeing benefit programs. Benefit options include medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement savings plan, sickness and accident benefits, life insurance, paid vacation & holidays, tuition assistance programs, employee assistance program, GM vehicle discounts and more.

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Client-provided location(s): Dayton, OH
Job ID: General_Motors-JR-202600397
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Posted: 2026-01-10T00:14:52

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Adoption Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Casual Dress
    • Happy Hours
    • On-Site Cafeteria
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Stock Purchase Program
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Learning and Development Stipend
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Woman founded/led
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)

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