Supply Chain Launch Coordinator

Job Description
Supply Chain Launch Coordinator

Our electricfuture is now!Factory ZERO is an automotiveassembly plant at the cutting edge of product and manufacturing processes. We strive for excellence in developing and sustaining the manufacturing enablers toquicklybring to market the most advanced and innovative automotive products to date. The productsbeing built at Factory ZERO encompass General Motorscorporate vision of "Zero crashes, Zero emissions, Zero congestion." This requires us to employ the most energetic, capable, and innovative talent to ensure we meet the challenges of developing the new manufacturing processes required to assembleamazingproducts.

We offer a progressive and inclusive work environment that questions the status-quo daily to strengthen our reputation of being an incubator for new manufacturing processes and automation. We value community outreach and have a strong presence in our neighborhoods.

Selectedcandidateswill have the opportunity to learn new skills as well as influencing the development of manufacturing processes to support this historical and game-changing progressiontoelectric and autonomous vehicles.

Roles

• Liaison to the Plant Supply Chain Launch Manager and the Plant General Assembly Launch Lead
• Provide Operational Focus to the Launch Team
• Select, Supervise, and Coordinate the activities of the represented Supply Chain Launch Core and Launch Support teams.

Develop

• Develops and maintains material DLOC, footprint and flow for in-plant functional evaluation builds and manufacturing validation, through acceleration.
• Responsible for developing Master Dot Plan For Every Part & action item list including completeness of SCPP database

• Line side presentation and delivery
• Storage location, equipment analysis and manpower
• Banking and service requirements
• CMA, Pre-kitting, Small Lot quantities
• Internal/External Material Flow Plan

• Develop and maintain material launch readiness wall
• Conduct Plan for Every Part (PFEP) Validation Checkpoint at the assembly plant at the appropriate timing.
• Individual must be capable of working with little direction, working well with all personnel on shop floor, and problem resolution
• This is an hourly people leader position, responsible for supervising core team members
• Success in this role will have this individual working closely with plant leadership, Global Manufacturing Engineering, Program Engineering, and core team members

Coordination

• Lead and facilitate the daily launch conference calls to execute quick resolution of all issue involving, supplier quality or capacity issues, container issues, transportation issues, GM schedule to supplier issues.
• Note: RSCIM will provide support for initial call set-up (incl. identify core members) and on-going support
• Present Supply Chain PQRR Status - present material flow status at PQRRs.
• Participate Material Launch Readiness Team (MRLT) with cross-functional members to provide information, direction and establish priorities during each phase of the program cycle.
• Coordinate supply chain execution plan for intercontinental suppliers (including, container, logistics, 3rd party storage, and scheduling systems capability).
• Note: Functions still retain ownership & accountability for their respective Plan
• Coordinate Supply Chain input into the Supplier Conference
• Note: SQ Launch Mgr / PPM own overall Supplier Conference Coordination
• Complete hand-off of operation responsibilities to the Plant Material Organization.
• Define Plant indirect material flow process (i.e., General Store's requirements, SPO, etc.).
• Assist in coordinating the no hit/multi hit paper build process at assembly plant.
• Provide Material input into Production Launch Team Workshop (B22, E10)

• B22: Develop Supply Chain Part Plan
• E10: Validate Material Flow and Shipping Plan
• Confirm integration of part presentation strategies and LMS container designs developed in IV with planned Material processes.

• Note: Timing for this workshop will be determined upon formation of the Production Launch Team

• Provide feedback to CR/DN's as needed from CSO to EOA
• Support off shift build events as required

Strategic Support

• Identify and validate critical production containers during IV.
• Validate and support sequencing, subassembly, and VAA strategies/planning including:

• SOR development
• 3rd party supplier readiness & issue resolution

• Support the readiness process to ensure material availability for PPV, MVB and SORP
• Ensure aggressive plan is developed and loaded in MGO (20 weeks prior to SORP)
• Ensure vehicle shipping plan is in place-Logistics ownership
• Work with FMA and Program Team to establish MVB build event timing
• Ensures NA Logistics have developed transportation plans to support the program-Logistics ownership
• Ensures the Containerization Plan is developed and executed for all commodities including an adequate return route
• Support Supplier Quality efforts for high risk suppliers
• Work with FMA to ensure material part availability:

• Track and report the parts status for the various builds during the program cycle (SV, FE, IV, Manufacturing Validation MRD's and Acceleration)
• Develop plan for containment of Pre-Production materials and obsolete parts
• Ensure latest parts are available for Manufacturing Validation Builds

• Work with Global Containers on specialized, powertrain, standard and intercontinental container designs and designation while ensuring appropriate buy off signatures.
• Assist IE in establishing delivery routes and process for bulk and small lot containers within the Plant (i.e., dolly exchange, lightweight and tuggable, etc.) to include SMLBS studies.
• Support development of the material plan for concurrent builds (if applicable).
• Work with 3rd Party Manager and sequencing suppliers on Plant processes and systems requirements.
• Support Containerization Validation Process
• Support EWO/TWO process and CAB.
• Support complexity reduction initiatives from CSO to EOA

Qualifications

Required

• Business/Engineering Degree or equivalent experience related to product launch
• Production floor leadership experience (Body/GA experience preferred)
• High level of interpersonal skills to work effectively with others
• High level of computer, written, and oral communication skills
• High level of analytical ability where problems are unusually difficult

Participation

• Attend daily/weekly meetings and reviews to support, as required, including: MITs, PET, PQRRs, Layout meetings, PDT, Daily Wrap-up, etc. from CSO to EOA

About GM

Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all.

Why Join Us

We aspire to be the most inclusive company in the world. We believe we all must make a choice every day - individually and collectively - to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Our Work Appropriately philosophy supports our foundation of inclusion and provides employees the flexibility to work where they can have the greatest impact on achieving our goals, dependent on role needs. Every day, we want every employee, no matter their background, ethnicity, preferences, or location, to feel they belong to one General Motors team.

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statements

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