Tactical Operations Supervisor Body / Exterior - GM Global Technical Center - Cole Engineering Center Tower

Job Description

Work Arrangement:

• This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Warren, Michigan three times per week, at minimum. 

• This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.

• Position requires up to 75%+ travel to supplier facilities in North America

The Role:

Supervise a team of Tactical Operations Coordinators which work cross-functionally with Purchasing, Engineering, 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 Keep management updated frequently, consistent with the issues urgency

Additional Job Description

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications):

• 6+ years of Manufacturing processes and program management experience is preferred

• People Leader Experience (Preferred)

• Excellent communication and command skills

• Broad understanding of Tier 1 supplier technologies, including injection molded plastics, painting, stamping, and assembly.

• Understanding of auto industry, competitors and GM vehicles

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple and difficult projects and assignments with high level of autonomy and accountability for results

• Adept analytical ability to make difficult decisions and solve complex/unusual problems

• High level of initiative and flexibility

• Ability to deal with high levels of ambiguity, make assumptions, and support decisions

• Bachelors Degree, or equivalent experience

• Up to 75%+ travel

• Must have Valid Passport

What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications):

• Bachelor or Master degree

GM DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATION-RELATED SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE. DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU WILL NEED GM IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP (e.g., H-1B, TN, STEM OPT, etc.) NOW OR IN THE FUTURE.

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About GM

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Why Join Us 

We aspire to be the most inclusive company in the world. We believe we all must make a choice every day – individually and collectively – to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Our Work Appropriately philosophy supports our foundation of inclusion and provides employees the flexibility to work where they can have the greatest impact on achieving our goals, dependent on role needs. Every day, we want every employee, no matter their background, ethnicity, preferences, or location, to feel they belong to one General Motors team.

Benefits Overview

The goal of the General Motors total rewards program is to support the health and well-being of you and your family. Our comprehensive compensation plan incudes, the following benefits, in addition to many others:
• Paid time off including vacation days, holidays, and parental leave for mothers, fathers and adoptive parents;
• Healthcare (including a triple tax advantaged health savings account and wellness incentive), dental, vision and life insurance plans to cover you and your family;
• Company and matching contributions to 401K savings plan to help you save for retirement;
• Global recognition program for peers and leaders to recognize and be recognized for results and behaviors that reflect our company values; 
• Tuition assistance and student loan refinancing;
• Discount on GM vehicles for you, your family and friends.

Diversity Information

General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that workforce diversity creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers.   We understand and embrace the variety through which people gain experiences whether through professional, personal, educational, or volunteer opportunities. GM is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statements

GM is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. GM is committed to providing a work environment free from unlawful discrimination and advancing equal employment opportunities for all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, all practices and decisions relating to terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment are made without regard to an individual's protected characteristics. For purposes of this policy, “protected characteristics" include an individual's actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression, sexual orientation, weight, height, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.  If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us at Careers.Accommodations@GM.com or call us at 800-865-7580. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.​