Global Supply Chain Group Leader

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Job Description

As a member of the Supply Chain team, you will be responsible for support in one of the key areas: manufacturing/warehouse operations, supply chain systems and processes, launch execution and scheduling and material management.

You will act as a liaison between purchasing, engineering, warehousing/manufacturing, logistics and suppliers to resolve issues and to provide support. .

Responsibilities include:

• Supports Business Plan Deployment (BPD) development and is accountable for scorecard achievement for Level 4/5.
• Leads / Supports GMS implementation and is Subject Matter Expert for Short Lead-time.
• Works closely with Material Follow- up Coordinators (MFC) for seamless coordination between production floor, Office, and Warehouse operations.

Safety:

• Responsible for effective leadership and compliance with GM/UAW Material Storage and Stacking and Dock Safety Requirements.
• Ensures compliance to Hazardous Material requirements.
• Coordinates prompt resolution of safety and ergonomics issues escalated through Employee Safety Concerns, Pedestrian Industrial Vehicle (PIV) Committee, and Safety Observation Tours (SOT), etc.
• Ensures active SOT process with and T/L's.
• Support, lead, coach and teach Workplace Organization (WPO).

People:

• Builds effective culture supporting GMS / team based environment.
• Coaches / Develops Hourly Team Leaders.
• Addresses Labor Relations issues and maintains compliance to Local Contract.
• Builds effective relationships with Production team and other cross functional support departments.
• Builds effective relationships with UAW committee.
• Inputs Kronos daily.

Quality:

• Ensures compliance of GMS SLT elements which support Built-in Quality (BIQ) requirements.
• Ensures successful execution of part changes on the floor.
• Conduct effective layered audits and follow-up on countermeasures.

Responsiveness:

• Achieves aggressive Responsiveness targets to minimize downtime impact on Production operations.
• Responds promptly to responsiveness issues including containment and irreversible corrective actions.
• Engages in the Throughput Improvement Process (TIP) process as necessary.
• Involved in Plan For Every Part (PFEP) activities.

Cost:

• Actively supports productivity / efficiency improvements.
• Oversees scrap performance related to material handling damage / issues.
• Achieves monthly department budget targets.

Additional Job Description

Basic Required:

• Planning and organizational abilities.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• High level of interpersonal skills to work effectively with others, motivate employees and elicit work output.
• Extensive experience with GMS Short-Lead-Time implementation (SLT) and execution.
• Experience in leading and developing hourly Team Leaders.

• Flexibility to work 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shift.

Basic Preferred:

1-3 years of experience.

Education and Training

Bachelor's Degreeor equivalent training/Military experience.

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.

We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications and apply for any positions that match your skills and capabilities.