Senior Tactical Operations - Warren MI

VetJobs; Warren (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

General Motors in Warren, MI seeks a Supply Chain Specialist to address short-term capacity issues, travel to suppliers, and coordinate cross-functional teams to resolve critical supply problems.

The role requires 5+ years of post-graduate experience in supply chain or manufacturing, strong communication, and the ability to travel 70–80% domestically/internationally. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Teamcenter is preferred.

Qualifications

• 5+ years relevant post-graduate work experience in supply chain, manufacturing, industrial, logistics, supply chain, or purchasing.
• Ability to travel spontaneously 70-80% domestically/Internationally at Suppliers.
• Proficient level of computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Office products, Teamcenter Visualization).

Responsibilities

• Act as a liaison between purchasing, engineering, warehousing/manufacturing, logistics and suppliers to resolve issues and to provide support.
• Work 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 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.
• 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.
• Support / Lead conference calls with business transfers and critical supply issues.
• Keep management updated frequently, consistent with the issue’s urgency.
• Provide Executive reports.
• Develop the most efficient ways to utilize people, machines, materials, and information at supplier locations.
• Assist supplier operations to increase productivity.
• Resolve operational problems.
• Study and rearrange material flow, and operations sequence.
• Standardize common floor processes.
• Designs, redesigns, or enhances work areas and layouts so that awkward or uncomfortable positions, repetitive motions, and inefficient operations are reduced or eliminated.
• Identifies and assesses various problems and departures from established manufacturing standards and best practices; recommends solutions.
• Implement methods and modifications to reduce production costs.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical ability

Interpersonal skills

Autonomy

Education

High School / GED

Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Teamcenter Visualization

Job description

Job Description

ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS - Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers.

Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is "On-Site" at the location detailed in the job post.

Description

The Role

As 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.

What To Do

• Act as a liaison between purchasing, engineering, warehousing/manufacturing, logistics and suppliers to resolve issues and to provide support.
• Working 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 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.
• 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.
• Support / Lead conference calls with business transfers and critical supply issues.
• Keep management updated frequently, consistent with the issue’s urgency.
• Provide Executive reports.
• Develop the most efficient ways to utilize people, machines, materials, and information at supplier locations.
• Assist supplier operations to increase productivity.
• Resolve operational problems.
• Study and rearrange material flow, and operations sequence.
• Standardize common floor processes.
• Designs, redesigns, or enhances work areas and layouts so that awkward or uncomfortable positions, repetitive motions, and inefficient operations are reduced or eliminated.
• Identifies and assesses various problems and departures from established manufacturing standards and best practices; recommends solutions.
• Implement methods and modifications to reduce production costs.

Auto req ID

487727BR

Minimum Education Required

High School/GED

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities

Your 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 Suppliers.

Proficient 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 field
• 5+ years of experience in Automotive Manufacturing Operations
• 3+ years of experience in assembly
• Excellent communication and command skills are necessary to be successful in this position.
• 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.

City

Warren

State

Michigan

Job_Category

Operations

Job Code

Manufacturing Manufacturing

Affiliate Sponsor

General Motors