Supplier Liaison Automation Manager
Core
Primary liaison between GM and suppliers to ensure alignment and execution of supplier-managed Value-Added Assembly (VAA) projects supporting GMNA.
Role type
Senior IC Supplier Liaison / Project Manager
Builds
Supplier-managed Value-Added Assembly (VAA) modules and assembly operations
Domain
Automotive Manufacturing / Industrial Automation
Required skills
Manufacturing Operations management, Project Lead coordination, Industrial electrical systems regulations, Automation and controls systems, Automotive Assembly operations, Problem Resolution Tracking System management, Supplier contract negotiation, APQP acceptance testing, Cost analysis (manual vs SMART automation), Performance management
Preferred skills
Manufacturing Processes and Equipment knowledge, VAA Modules expertise, Customer relations
Technologies
Problem Resolution Tracking System, APQP, SMART automation systems
Responsibilities
Coordinate supplier activities and remove roadblocks for VAA projects, Verify supplier project planning, integration, validation, and productionization, Lead resolution and negotiation strategies between GM and integrators, Analyze engineering budget trade-offs for automation, Support Quality Readiness Reviews and supplier buyoffs, Provide leadership updates on launch readiness status, Manage performance of contract engineers, Drive closure of Problem Resolution Tracking System items to mitigate downtime
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with management responsibilities
