Senior Tactical Operations Manager

Job DescriptionAs a member of the Supply Chain Tactical Operations team, you will deal with short-term capacity issues caused by broken tools or equipment, fires, floods, and any other supplier shortage issues. You will travel to suppliers to resolve supply chain issues, creating risk for GM manufacturing facilities. Responsibilities:Act as a liaison between purchasing, engineering, warehousing/manufacturing, logistics and suppliers to resolve issues and to provide supportWorking cross-functionally with Purchasing, Engineering, Supplier Quality, Containerization, Logistics and GM assembly / manufacturing plants to facilitate critical supply issues and business transfers.Determine the cause of supplier delivery problems and coordinate/implement effective and timely resolutionsHelp assess and assist in the development and implementation of corrective actions for critical issuesImprove delivery performance of suppliers by identifying process improvements and lead time reduction opportunitiesRegularly exchange information with others inside and outside the work group including GM and supplier facilitiesWork with Supplier Risk Management team with Financially Troubled SuppliersSupport / Lead conference calls with business transfers and critical supply issuesKeep management updated frequently, consistent with the issue’s urgencyProvide Executive reportsDevelop the most efficient ways to utilize people, machines, materials, and information at supplier locationsAssist supplier operations to increase productivityResolve operational problemsStudy and rearrange material flow, and operations sequenceStandardize common floor processesDesigns, redesigns, or enhances work areas and layouts so that awkward or uncomfortable positions, repetitive motions, and inefficient operations are reduced or eliminatedIdentifies and assesses various problems and departures from established manufacturing standards and best practices; recommends solutionsImplement methods and modifications to reduce production costsYour Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications):5+ years relevant post-graduate work experience in supply chain, manufacturing, industrial, logistics, supply chain, or purchasing (any internship or co-op experience will not be considered)Ability to travel spontaneously 70-80% domestically/Internationally at SuppliersProficient level of computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Office products, Teamcenter Visualization)What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications):Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, related field5+ 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 propulsion technologies, including battery, motor, hybrid solutions, BEV, Fuel Cell, ICE engines, automatic transmissions.Demonstrate excellent level of analytical ability, communication and interpersonal skills required to build relationships with team members and suppliers to solve problems.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. 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