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| vs | M3 OEM.GEN.M3 Operational Excellence Manager | M2 OEM.GEN.M2 Senior CI Specialist/Lean Supervisor | M4 OEM.GEN.M4 Sr. Manager or Associate Director, Operational Excellence | M1 OEM.GEN.M1 Operational Excellence Analyst/Coordinator or Lean Supervisor |
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| Market pay | — | — | — | — |
| Level | M3 · M3 — Senior Manager | M2 · M2 — Manager II | M4 · M4 — Director | M1 · M1 — Manager (Team Lead) |
| Function | Operational Excellence in Manufacturing | Operational Excellence in Manufacturing | Operational Excellence in Manufacturing | Operational Excellence in Manufacturing |
| Focus | General | General | General | General |
| Typical years | 8–12 | 5–8 | 10–15 | 3–6 |
| Scope | Multiple teams or a sub-function | An established team or sub-function | A function or department | A single team |
| Autonomy | Sets goals within functional strategy | Owns planning for the group | Owns area strategy and budget | Manages within established goals |
| Impact | Sub-function outcomes | Group delivery and development | Function-level results | Team output and health |
| Decision rights | Owns goals, budget input, and people decisions across teams | Owns staffing, priorities, performance for the group | Owns strategy, budget, and org design for the area | Owns team execution, hiring input, performance |