Skip to main contentA logo with &quat;the muse&quat; in dark blue text.

SGMW Manufacturing Operations Director

AT General Motors
General Motors

SGMW Manufacturing Operations Director

Luorong, China

Description

Work Arrangement
This role is categorized as on-site. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to SGMW in Liuzhou, Guangxi full time.


The Role -

  • Manage day to day operations while Coordinating activities of all assigned departments
  • Coach, train, develop and evaluates employees
  • Achieve Safety, People, Quality, Responsiveness, Cost, and Environmental metrics and achieve budget goals
  • Lead through teaching GMS operating requirements and serves as GMS principal lead for regional GMS activities
  • Work closely with other departments within and outside of the manufacturing team
  • Maintain corporate and unit management control systems, budget and other information necessary to monitor performance
  • Assist in the forecasting of areas of responsibility
  • Demonstrate knowledge of and adherence to company policies and procedures while upholding GM's vision, values, and cultural behaviors

Want more jobs like this?

Get jobs in Luorong, China delivered to your inbox every week.

By signing up, you agree to our Terms of Service & Privacy Policy.

What You'll Do -

  • Safety:
  • Promoting the implementation of GM's global safety actions in all SGMW plants to ensure GCTA (Global Call To Action) is implemented in place.
  • Effectively integrated GM China's safety team into SGMW's safety culture and improvement initiatives to enable SGMW compliance with GM global safety regulations.
  • Proactively involving in GM China's regular GMAS (GM Audit services) audit and LPS (Loss Prevention Survey) audits in SGMW.
  • Quality:
  • Fully utilize various GM quality tools to ensure SGMW product quality target is on track by GM and compliance to GM global quality standard.
  • Facilitating the adoption of GMS and BIQ systems within SGMW to ensure effective implementation and compliance.
  • Responsiveness:
  • Ensure the successful execution of the production plan for each SGMW plant, achieving 100% compliance in build and shipment..
  • Driving the timely launch of all new projects, ensuring they meet established quality targets.
  • Cost / Lean Manufacturing:
  • Providing guidance to local manufacturing team in achieving manufacturing cost targets by ensuring the Cost Per Vehicle (CPV) and Cost Per Unit (CPU) align with established objectives.
  • Collaborate with China MFG GMS team to effectively integrate GM's lean manufacturing tools in SGMW plants for ongoing cost reduction and efficiency enhancement.

Additional Description

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

  • Bachelor's degree in manufacturing, Engineering or Mechanical related areas.
  • Master's degree in related areas or MBA is preferred.
  • Proficient in Enghlish writing and speaking with no communication barriers with native speakers.
  • 10+ years of Manufacturing plant operations (management) experience in auto industry.
  • Familiar with GM safety, manufacturing, and quality systems.

What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

  • Ability to operate across different functions, regions and global to reach consensus and achieve results
  • Comprehensive project management experience

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 believe we all must make a choice every day - individually and collectively - to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Every day, we want every employee, no matter their background, ethnicity, preferences, or location, to feel they belong to one General Motors team.

Total Rewards | Benefits Overview

From day one, we're looking out for your well-being-at work and at home-so you can focus on realizing your ambitions. Learn how GM supports a rewarding career that rewards you personally by visiting Total Rewards resources.

Non-Discrimination and Equal Employment Opportunities (U.S.)

General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of unlawful discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that providing an inclusive workplace creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers.

All employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, disability, pregnancy or maternity status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran or protected veteran, or any other similarly protected status in accordance with federal, state and local laws.

We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications for each role and apply for any positions that match their skills and capabilities. Applicants in the recruitment process may be required, where applicable, to successfully complete a role-related assessment(s) and/or a pre-employment screening prior to beginning employment. To learn more, visit How we Hire.

Accommodations (U.S. and Canada)

General Motors offers opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us Careers.Accommodations@GM.com or call us at 800-865-7580. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.

Client-provided location(s): Liuzhou, Guangxi, China
Job ID: General_Motors-JR-202508244
Employment Type: Full Time

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)

Company Videos

Hear directly from employees about what it is like to work at General Motors.