DETROIT (WKZO) -- In an effort to get costs under control in their overseas operations, General Motors has appointed Tim Lee as Vice President of global manufacturing.  He will take over for Diana Tremblay who will become North America Vice President of manufacturing and report to Lee.

In addition to his new duties, Lee will continue to be President of International Operations for General Motors where he leads the automakers China, Russia and South Korea markets.  General Motors has operations in 30 countries and sells vehicles in 100 markets worldwide.