WASHINGTON, D.C. -

In the last few years, Ron Bloom has been instrumental in shaping some of the federal government’s most influential policies regarding the U.S. auto industry, including the restructuring of General Motors and Chrysler and the recent agreement to bump up gas-mileage standards.

And on Tuesday, it was revealed that President Obama’s top manufacturing policy chief is leaving his post at the end of the month.

Bloom became the assistant to the president for manufacturing policy in September 2009, where he has been responsible for directing the administration’s manufacturing endeavors.

Before his current post, he was in the Department of the Treasury, serving on the president’s Task Force on the Automotive Industry.

In addition to helping spearhead the GM and Chrysler restructuring in that position, Bloom has headed up supervision of those automakers for the Treasury since then. Part of those duties included the initial public offering at GM.

Additionally, Bloom helped foster the fuel-economy standard agreement between automakers and the government. The parties agreed to a 54.4 miles per gallon standard by 2025.

“I am grateful to have been given the opportunity to serve under President Obama and alongside so many talented individuals who worked tirelessly to strengthen the economy and help communities across the nation,” Bloom shared.

“We’ve faced many tough choices and dealt with numerous challenges over the past two and a half years — from restructuring the American auto industry to developing historic fuel efficiency standards. I am confident in this administration’s ability to build on these accomplishments and continue our efforts to revitalize the manufacturing sector."

The president lauded Bloom for his efforts to help steer the auto industry to more positive direction.

“For the past two and a half years, Ron Bloom’s leadership and expertise has helped us put America’s automakers back on the road to recovery, launch new partnerships to make our manufacturers more competitive, and set aggressive fuel economy standards that will save consumers and businesses money at the pump,” said Obama. “I’m grateful for his service and wish him well in his future endeavors.”

One automaker, in particular, chimed in as well, offering its thanks to Bloom.

“Ron Bloom’s leadership within the president’s auto task force helped America’s auto industry steer toward the road to recovery,” stated Bob Ferguson, vice president of global public policy at GM.

“As a result, the prospects look bright for auto manufacturing to contribute toward jobs and a stronger economy for years to come,” he added.