Lead Tact Ops Manager

Description

The Role

Working cross-functionally with Purchasing, Engineering, Supplier Quality, Containerization, Logistics and GM assembly / manufacturing plants to facilitate critical supply issues and business transfers. This group deals with short-term capacity issues caused by broken tools or equipment, fires, floods, and any other related supplier shortage issues.

What You’ll Do

Support/Lead team on complex cases leading to timely closure

Support Lead team on timely execution and implementation of Proactive/predictive projects

Support/Lead conference calls with business transfers and critical supply issues

Function as liaison between purchasing, engineering, manufacturing, logistics and suppliers to resolve issues and to provide technical support

Determine the cause of supplier delivery problems and coordinate/implement effective and timely resolutions

Help assess and assist in the development and implementation of corrective actions for critical issues

Improve delivery performance of suppliers by identifying process improvements and lead time reduction opportunities

May participate as member or resource to product development teams

Regularly exchange information with others inside and outside the work group including GM and supplier facilities

Work with Supplier Risk Management team with Financially Troubled Suppliers

Lead and support Proactive and Predictive strategy vision and engage in projects related to developing this strategy

Understand and implement standardized work practices.

Keep management updated frequently, consistent with the issues urgency

Provide Executive Reports as Required

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

5+ years relevant post-graduate work experience in purchasing, supply chain, program/product management, manufacturing, logistics or product development

Expect to travel spontaneously 75% domestically/Internationally at Suppliers

Must have a valid passport

What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

Bachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain, Finance, related field

5+ years of experience in Automotive Manufacturing Operations

3+ years of experience in die casting or machining operations

Excellent communication and command skills are necessary to be successful in this position.

Broad understanding of manufacturing processes including, material handling, Inventory management, OEE, Capacity, throughput etc.

Demonstrate excellent level of analytical ability, communication and interpersonal skills required to build relationships with team members and suppliers to solve problems and resolve issues.

Demonstrated ability to manage multiple and significantly complex cases and assignments with high level of autonomy and accountability for results.​

Ability to prepare and present information to various levels and audiences.

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., H1-B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc.)

This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location at least 3 times a week {or other frequency dictated by their manager}.

The selected candidate will be required to travel at least 50% or more on a frequent basis.

This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.

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