General Motors

Sr. Tact Ops Manager

General Motors • $110K — $130K *
Warren, MI 48089In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • 5+ years relevant experience in purchasing, supply chain, program management, manufacturing, logistics, or product development.
  • Willingness to travel up to 75% domestically and internationally.
  • Valid passport is required.
  • Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, finance, or a related field preferred.
  • 5+ years experience in automotive manufacturing operations preferred.
  • 3+ years experience in die casting or machining operations preferred.
  • Strong communication and analytical skills are essential.

Responsibilities

  • Support and lead conference calls regarding critical supply issues and business transfers.
  • Act as a liaison between various departments and suppliers to resolve issues and provide technical support.
  • Identify causes of supplier delivery problems and coordinate solutions.
  • Assess and assist in developing corrective actions for critical issues.
  • Improve supplier delivery performance through process improvement and lead time reduction.
  • Participate as a resource in product development teams as needed.
  • Provide regular updates to management and executive reports as required.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work schedule requiring on-site presence at least 3 times a week.
  • Frequent travel (50% or more) expected on a regular basis.
  • Possibility of relocation benefits.
Full Job Description
Job 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 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 to 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.
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.

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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