GSC Manager

Job Description

Sponsorship: 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.

On-site: This role is categorized as onsite. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Battery Cell Manufacturing Facility in New Carlisle, IN on a full-time basis.

About Synergy Cells

Synergy Cells is looking for talented individuals to support our Joint Venture between General Motors and Samsung SDI. In this new high-technology facility, Synergy Cells will cultivate the latest in battery cell manufacturing technology. With an investment of over $3.5 billion, Synergy Cells will be producing battery cells for GM electric vehicles.
Selected candidates will have the opportunity to learn new skills as well as influence processes and systems that will sustain industry leading performance. This role will be onsite and support our facility in New Carlisle, Indiana.

The Role:

You will be responsible for leading the internal logistics team in planning, engineering, purchasing and daily operations for the material availability to Synergy Cells manufacturing facility.  Position will supervise a team of direct and indirect personal. You will provide employee development, training, and drive the performance management process as well as manage an efficient organizational structure.

What You'll Do:

• Leading, guiding and directing a team that is responsible for executing deliverables in support of the Supply Chain organization's business objectives.
• Provides leadership within Synergy Cells Supply Chain to ensure business objectives are met or exceeded in all areas including customer, quality, service, responsiveness, people, product and financial initiatives.    
• Communicates within the function as well as other functions, external affiliates, regulatory agencies.          
• Responsible for supporting relationship management with logistic & material suppliers and service providers   
• Responsible for supporting relationship with our customers at the GM facilities receiving cells.    
• Influences others within the organization to accept new concepts, practices, and approaches.
• Identify problems, update or modify work methods that may be complex in the work area without the benefit of defined procedures.
• Promote GM's values and makes customer-focused decisions.
• Hold accountability for staffing, communicating, training and development, in addition to, directing and prioritization of work, evaluating performance, and removing roadblocks.
• Provides technical leadership to team and interacts and collaborates with multi-functional teams to meet targets.
• Lead team on new methods or initiatives without defined procedures.
• Lead the Supply Chain organization’s succession planning.
• Understand your role would support our New Carlisle location but may include extended training time domestically and internationally
• Keeps abreast of current product & process developments and trends in areas of expertise
• Actively identifies new areas for learning and takes advantage of learning opportunities

Additional Job Description

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications):

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management or another business-related field
• 5+ years of experience working withing supply chain in a manufacturing environment to include work measurement and work standards  
• Strong understanding of supply chain and lean material processes; Logistics (LLP processes), Receiving, Internal Material Flow, Scrap, Obsolescence, etc.
• Previous experience in a supervisory/leadership role
• Proficient with the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint)
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects, effective project planning in terms of resources, strategies, cost, and time, with ability to meet project timelines
• Establishes a course of action to accomplish completion of the job and/or project
• Coordinates input from internal/external customers to better understand customer needs and/or perceptions
• Prior experience with varied Supply Chain office and floor assignments
• Knowledge of Continuous Improvement Process (CIP)
• Must be able to travel 30% of the time both Internationally and Domestically

What Can Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications):

• Experience with GMS SLT implementation and execution
• Experience/knowledge of GM Global Manufacturing Systems (GMS)

This role may be eligible for relocation benefits.

About GM

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Why Join Us

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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.

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