General Motors

New Model Launch Manager - Supply Chain

General Motors • $110K — $130K *
Warren, MI 48089In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
8 - 10 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business, or equivalent experience
  • 8+ years in supply chain, logistics, manufacturing, or new model/product launch
  • Experience leading complex new product or vehicle launches
  • Proficiency in inventory planning, demand management, and related supply chain processes
  • Proven ability to manage and develop teams
  • Strong analytical skills with experience in business intelligence tools
  • Familiarity with enterprise supply chain systems for data-driven processes

Responsibilities

  • Lead cross-functional launch teams from planning to post-launch stabilization
  • Develop integrated launch plans with milestones and deliverables
  • Coordinate with engineering, suppliers, and other partners for launch requirements
  • Ensure accuracy of parts and engineering data throughout the launch
  • Proactively assess and mitigate supply chain risks
  • Lead problem-solving for complex supply chain issues
  • Manage HR activities for direct reports, focusing on performance and talent development

Benefits

  • Hybrid work model with in-office expectations
  • Opportunity to work with a variety of stakeholders across departments
  • Potential for professional development in supply chain management
  • Access to advanced supply chain and business intelligence tools
  • Exposure to high-level strategic planning and decision-making processes
Full Job Description
Job Description

The Role

The New Model Launch Manager is responsible for leading end-to-end supply chain readiness and execution for new vehicle model launches across the CCA network. This role coordinates cross-functional teams and external partners to ensure parts, systems, processes, capacity, and operating plans are prepared to support a successful launch from program development through steady-state operations.

Working closely with GM Supplier Management, Engineering, Purchasing, Manufacturing, Operations, Logistics, Aftersales, and other key stakeholders, the New Model Launch Manager establishes launch plans, identifies and mitigates supply chain risks, and drives timely resolution of issues that could affect launch timing, service levels, cost, or customer experience. The role supports launch activity across approximately 25 locations and ensures the network is positioned to transition effectively from launch execution into stable operations.

What You'll Do
  • Lead cross-functional launch teams through planning, readiness, execution, and post-launch stabilization.
  • Develop and maintain integrated launch plans, milestones, deliverables, dependencies, and escalation paths.
  • Coordinate launch requirements across Engineering, Supplier Management, Purchasing, Manufacturing, Operations, Logistics, Aftersales, and external partners.
  • Ensure accurate part profiles, engineering chains, sourcing information, demand assumptions, lead times, and network requirements are established and maintained throughout the launch lifecycle.
  • Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate launch risks related to supply availability, part supersessions, excess and obsolete inventory, capacity, transportation, systems, and operating readiness.
  • Lead structured problem-solving for complex supply chain issues, including root-cause analysis, containment, corrective action, and escalation to leadership when appropriate.
  • Provide day-to-day support, coaching, and problem-solving guidance to direct reports and launch team members.
  • Establish launch inventory strategies and support the development of demand, replenishment, DRP/MRP, system-fill, and lead-time plans.
  • Monitor, analyze, and manage key performance indicators for launch readiness and the North America network.
  • Lead the development and continuous improvement of launch tools, processes, standards, documentation, and governance routines.
  • Manage third-party partners and ensure compliance with established launch processes, performance expectations, and control requirements.
  • Develop transition plans that move new model programs from launch execution into sustainable, steady-state operations.
  • Recommend future strategies related to organizational structure, roles and responsibilities, processes, systems, and enabling technology.
  • Manage HRM activities for direct reports, including performance management, development planning, talent reviews, and succession planning.
  • Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with cross-functional stakeholders, suppliers, and leadership.


Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)
  • Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business, related field, or equivalent professional experience
  • 8+ years of experience in supply chain, logistics, manufacturing, or new model/product launch
  • Experience leading new product, vehicle, or operational launches in a complex supply chain environment
  • Experience with inventory planning, demand management, DRP/MRP, replenishment, network design, or related supply chain processes
  • Proven ability to manage, coach, and develop talent
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Access, and business intelligence tools
  • Experience working with enterprise supply chain systems and data-driven operating processes


What Can Give You a Competitive Advantage (Preferred Qualifications)
  • Mainframe experience highly desirable
  • Demonstrated ability to lead complex, cross-functional initiatives and influence stakeholders without direct authority
  • Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities, dependencies, and deadlines
  • Strong analytical, strategic-thinking, and problem-solving capabilities, with a focus on continuous improvement and innovation
  • Ability to make sound decisions, navigate ambiguity, and operate with a high degree of autonomy and ownership
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience presenting to and influencing senior leadership
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}.This job is not eligible for relocation benefits. Any relocation costs would be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

About General Motors

General Motors Company engages in the manufacture and sale of cars and trucks in the United States, China, Brazil, Germany, the United Kingdom, Canada, and Italy. It offers sedans, crossovers, sport utility vehicles, pick-up trucks, coupes, sports/convertibles and hybrid vehicles, hatchbacks/wagons, and vans, as well as mini cars in India. The company also provides parts and accessories, such as iPod and MP3 compatibility, mobility accessories, performance parts, AC parts and services, and merchandise. In addition, it offers vehicle safety, security, and information services. The company provides used vehicles. It offers its products through dealers and distributors. General Motors Company was formerly known as NGMCO, Inc. and changed its name to General Motors Company in July 2009. The company was incorporated in 2009 and is based in Detroit, Michigan. It operates manufacturing facilities in India, the United States, and Canada. General Motors Company operates as a subsidiary of the United States Department of The Treasury. General Motors led global vehicle sales for 77 consecutive years from 1931 through 2007, longer than any other automaker, and is currently among the world's largest automakers by vehicle unit sales. General Motors acts in most countries outside the USA via wholly-owned subsidiaries but operates in China through 10 joint ventures. GM's OnStar subsidiary provides vehicle safety, security, and information services. In 2009, General Motors shed several brands, closing Saturn, Pontiac, and Hummer, and emerged from a government-backed Chapter 11 reorganization. In 2010, GM made an initial public offering IPOs to date and returned to profitability later that year.

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Size
157,000 employees
Market Cap
$46.9 billion
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
Net Income
$6.4 billion
Founded
1908
5 Year Trend
-3.2%
Revenue
$122.4 billion
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