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GM DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATION-RELATED SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE. PLEASE 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.
The Role:
The successful candidate will be a seasoned supply chain professional with experience in both material office and floor operations. You will be responsible for leading a team of individuals to optimize our supply chain operations at our VAA, LOC, and manufacturing facilities.
The Shop Director will be responsible for developing operational plans in support of the organization’s strategies with a direct impact on achieving business unit results (SPQRCE).
What You’ll Do (Responsibilities) :
- Drive the implementation of Lean Material Strategies (LMS) to support world class material HPU performance.
- Lead VAA & LOC cost reduction initiatives including footprint optimization.
- Work with the sites and the Manufacturing Engineering Vehicle Systems (MEVS) organization to ensure readiness of VAA and LOC operations.
- Partner with ME and the Optimization team to develop and execute the automation strategy for material handling.
- Manage the implementation of Supply Chain best practices across manufacturing sites.
- Support manufacturing sites in the execution of BPD plans and attainment of key performance metrics (safety, quality, productivity, throughput, cost etc.).
- Support launch readiness through MQRRs
- Partner with Area Shop Directors, Mfg. Engineering, and Program teams to develop action plans that support attainment of top quartile metrics and LTP commitments.
- Work with sites to develop and execute MEI gap closure plans.
- Lead through teaching GMS operating requirements and serves as GMS Short Lead Time principal lead for regional GMS activities.
- Manage Short Lead Time calibrations and assist in Site GSC leaders achieving T3.
- Function as a Lead calibrator for GMS calibration activities
- Assist Global Quality in providing Supply Chain SME guidance for Global Read Across quality concerns.