General Motors

Senior Group Tactical Operations Manager - Chassis

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

  • Bachelor’s degree
  • 10+ years of experience in manufacturing, engineering, program management or supply chain management
  • Strong understanding of shop-floor manufacturing operations and supply chain functions
  • Excellent communication and command skills
  • Strong leadership skills and organizational abilities
  • Proven ability to manage complex, high-pressure situations
  • Safety-oriented with strong talent development and communication skills
  • High degree of autonomy and flexibility with significant travel required

Responsibilities

  • Support distressed suppliers with on-site engagement and recovery plans
  • Lead projects in supplier manufacturing operations, capacity, and logistics
  • Facilitate cross-functional problem-solving with various departments
  • Assess supplier schedules to develop solutions minimizing production disruptions
  • Monitor supplier capacity constraints and implement protection strategies
  • Analyze metrics to manage risks and improve performance
  • Utilize data analytics to mitigate supply chain risks
  • Manage 3rd party resources effectively within the supply base
  • Drive operational excellence while maintaining budget targets
  • Communicate with all organizational levels and manage a team of 8-15 employees
  • Develop operational plans supporting Global Supply Chain strategies

Benefits

  • Hybrid work schedule with in-person expectations at least 3 times a week
  • Potential eligibility for relocation benefits
  • Opportunity for travel in North America up to 75%
Full Job Description

Job Description

The Role
Senior Group Tactical Operations Manager - Chassis will lead a key area within Global Supply Chain focused on supplier manufacturing operations. You will ensure suppliers can meet contracted capacity, protect vehicle production. This role combines people leadership, supplier crisis management, and process optimization, as well as driving continuous improvement with frequent on-site support at suppliers and manufacturing plants.

What You’ll Do

  • Support operationally challenged or financially distressed suppliers through on-site engagement and structured recovery plans.

  • Lead and manage projects and processes covering supplier manufacturing operations, capacity, material flow, scheduling, launch execution, and logistics.

  • Lead cross-functional problem-solving with suppliers, plants, engineering, purchasing and finance to quickly resolve complex manufacturing and supply chain issues.

  • Assess supplier schedules and their impact on vehicle assembly; develop and drive solutions that minimize production disruptions and premium transportation.

  • Monitor and manage supplier capacity constraints, including business transfers, protection-of-supply strategies, and sufficiency plans.

  • Analyze key metrics and reports to identify risks, drive corrective actions, and improve performance.

  • Utilize data analytics, proactive and predictive tools and technology to identify and mitigate supply chain risks.

  • Lead continuous improvement initiatives to increase efficiency and eliminate waste.

  • Manage 3rd party resources and effectively deploy them within the supply base.

  • Drive operational excellence while meeting budget targets and financial accountability.

  • Communicate clearly and frequently with all levels of the organization, from production operators to senior leadership and supplier executives.

  • Lead a team of 8-15 direct employees, including workload organization, coaching, talent development, and training new employees.

  • Develop and implement operational plans, standardized work and processes that support Global Supply Chain business strategies and directly impact business results.

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

  • Bachelor’s degree

  • 10+ years of experience in manufacturing, engineering, program management or supply chain management  

  • Strong understanding of shop-floor manufacturing operations and supply chain functions.

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

  • Strong leadership skills, managerial courage, organizational skills, strong business acumen and very strong problem-solving skills. 

  • Proven ability to manage complex, high-pressure situations and make timely decisions with limited information.

  • Skilled in root cause analysis, structured problem-solving, and crisis communication.

  • Ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders at all levels, internally and at suppliers.

  • Safety-oriented, with strong people leadership, talent development, and communication skills.

  • High degree of autonomy, flexibility, and significant travel required often at short notice, including some weekends.

  • This assignment requires up to 75% Travel in North America for some periods of time.

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 may be eligible for relocation benefits.

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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Learn more about General Motors
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
NASDAQ
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* Ladders Estimates

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