Material Launch Manager at General Motors

Buffalo, New York, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
NoVisa
Automotive, ManufacturingIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
  • 5+ years of experience in Supply Chain and Materials in a manufacturing environment
  • 3+ years of experience in a supervisory/leadership role in a manufacturing environment
  • Previous experience with launches
  • MGO (Material Global Optimization) experience and Global Supply Chain Material Systems Flow experience
  • High functional capability with supply chain material systems – EPS, PPS, PFEP, Material Flow, Lean Material Systems; etc
  • Strong analytical skills to assist in solving complex opportunities
  • Ability to make decisions with incomplete data to best support the floor, office and customer
  • Ability to collaborate cross-functionally with both internal and external stakeholders
  • Strong understanding of supply chain and lean material processes; Logistics (LLP processes), Receiving, Internal Material Flow, Scrap, Obsolescence, etc
  • Experience with GMS SLT implementation and execution
  • Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects, effective project planning in terms of resources, strategies, cost, and time, with ability to meet project timelines
  • (Preferred) GMOS experience
  • (Preferred) SAP experience
  • (Preferred) Kronos experience
  • (Preferred) PFEP/SPPS/BOM/EWO experience

Responsibilities

  • Understand and assess complex supply chain issues and lead teams in a cross functional environment to successfully resolve issues minimizing impacts to vehicle production
  • Assess supplier schedules and impact on vehicle assembly production
  • Collaborate cross functionally to develop creative solutions
  • Summarize critical issues with resolutions and communicate to leadership
  • Handle very complex capacity constraint issues to resolution with goal to eliminate potential plant disruptions and reduce premium transportation
  • Analyze metrics supporting supplier critical issues or sufficiency plan resolution
  • Be flexible and at times work extended and non-core hours to ensure issues are worked to resolution
  • Travel to plant locations when required for onsite support of launch and build-out
  • Problem tackle complete issues and implement new and innovative strategies
  • Develop, review & update PFEP/Master Dot status
  • Assist in resolution of BOM issues - no hit, multi hit, specs, EWO BPs
  • Conduct weekly MLRT meeting (Material Launch Readiness Team)
  • Update Material Launch Matrix
  • Review planning with Matl Coordinators - ULOCs, DLOCs, SMLBS
  • Approve Purchase Requisitions for Projects and Pre-Prod Budget

Skills

Supply Chain Management
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Supplier Management
Capacity Planning
Issue Resolution
Metrics Analysis
Leadership Communication
Logistics

General Motors

Designs, manufactures, and sells vehicles

About General Motors

General Motors designs, manufactures, and sells vehicles and vehicle parts, catering to individual consumers, businesses, and government entities. The company operates in both traditional internal combustion engine vehicles and the growing electric vehicle (EV) market, generating revenue through vehicle sales and financing services. GM stands out from competitors with its commitment to community service, sustainability, and diversity, as evidenced by a majority female Board of Directors. The company's goal is to balance traditional automotive manufacturing with technological advancements in electric and autonomous vehicles.

Detroit, MichiganHeadquarters
1908Year Founded
$486.7MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Automotive & Transportation, Financial ServicesIndustries
10,001+Employees

Benefits

Paid Vacation
Paid Sick Leave
Paid Holidays
Parental Leave
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
401(k) Company Match
401(k) Retirement Plan
Tuition Reimbursement
Student Loan Assistance
Flexible Work Hours
Discount on GM vehicles

Risks

Shutting down Cruise Robotaxi may affect investor confidence in GM's AV strategy.
Chevrolet Equinox EV recall could harm GM's safety reputation.
Leadership transition in design may disrupt continuity and brand identity.

Differentiation

GM's Dynamic Fuel Management system enhances fuel efficiency in traditional vehicles.
GM leads in board diversity with 55% women directors.
GM's pivot to personal autonomous vehicles aligns with consumer trends.

Upsides

Partnership with Nvidia boosts GM's autonomous vehicle technology capabilities.
Collaboration with ChargePoint expands EV charging infrastructure, enhancing consumer appeal.
Bryan Nesbitt's appointment as design head may bring innovation to GM's vehicle design.

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