General Motors

Lead Material Coordinator

General Motors$75K — $95K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in supply chain, logistics, or operations.
  • Experience in material coordination or related supply chain function.
  • People leadership or coordination experience in manufacturing or warehouse settings.
  • Strong interpersonal skills for cross-functional collaboration.
  • Effective written, verbal, and computer skills.
  • Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

  • Lead material coordination activities, focusing on dock operations and material flow.
  • Supervise dock operations and lead material handling employees.
  • Serve as liaison for Manufacturing and Engineering regarding material requirements.
  • Handle third-party logistics issues, including transportation and warehouse concerns.
  • Manage budgets, SAP invoice processing, and administrative contract tasks.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives in material processes.
  • Support launch execution and change management for tools and processes.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package offered.
  • Opportunities for continuous improvement initiatives and skill development.
  • Work in a dynamic, collaborative environment.
  • Gain exposure to cross-functional teams in supply chain and manufacturing.
  • Participate in lean material strategy planning and reviews.
Full Job Description
Job Description

he Lead Material Coordinator supports material flow, dock operations, warehouse coordination, transportation, and launch execution for the assigned area. This role serves as a key liaison across Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Engineering, and third-party logistics partners to help ensure material readiness, operational continuity, and issue resolution. The successful candidate will use strong plant knowledge, sound judgment, and cross-functional collaboration to drive execution and continuous improvement.
What You'll Do
  • Lead daily material coordination activities for the assigned area, including dock operations, material flow, and launch support
  • Supervise dock operations and provide leadership for represented material handling employees
  • Serve as the material and GSO lead for the area, partnering with Manufacturing and Engineering to ensure material requirements are met
  • Act as the primary liaison for third-party warehouse and transportation issues, including expedites and international shipments
  • Manage assigned budgets, SAP invoice processing, and contract-related administrative support
  • Lead continuous improvement initiatives across LMS, containerization, and short-lead-time processes
  • Support launch execution, issue resolution, and change management for tooling, material, and internal process control
Additional Responsibilities
  • Support coordination of daily activity with the offsite GXO warehouse
  • Help define roles, responsibilities, and process improvements for warehouse operations
  • Support scrap reduction and container/dunnage return projects
  • Perform Dangerous Goods SME backup responsibilities for the PEC site
  • Manage material move tools and systems, including tablet-based software and PPD processes
  • Contribute to lean material strategy planning and board reviews
Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in supply chain, materials, logistics, operations, or a related field
  • Experience in material coordination, warehouse operations, transportation, launch execution, or a related supply chain function
  • People leadership or team coordination experience in a manufacturing, plant, or warehouse environment
  • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively across Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Engineering, and external partners
  • Strong written, verbal, and computer skills
  • Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to make sound decisions independently
What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)
  • 5+ years of GSC people leader experience
  • Experience supporting launch activities in a manufacturing or supply chain environment
  • Knowledge of G3PS, EMS, and SAP
  • Experience with contract management, third-party warehousing, and transportation processes
  • Dangerous Goods, material systems, or continuous improvement experience


GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply for this role if you will need GM immigration sponsorship now or in the future. This includes direct company sponsorship, entry of GM as the immigration employer of record on a government form, and any work authorization requiring a written submission or other immigration support from the company (e.g., H1-B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc).This role is categorized as onsite. This means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location on a full-time basis.This job is not eligible for relocation benefits. Any relocation costs would be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

About General Motors

General Motors Company engages in the manufacture and sale of cars and trucks in the United States, China, Brazil, Germany, the United Kingdom, Canada, and Italy. It offers sedans, crossovers, sport utility vehicles, pick-up trucks, coupes, sports/convertibles and hybrid vehicles, hatchbacks/wagons, and vans, as well as mini cars in India. The company also provides parts and accessories, such as iPod and MP3 compatibility, mobility accessories, performance parts, AC parts and services, and merchandise. In addition, it offers vehicle safety, security, and information services. The company provides used vehicles. It offers its products through dealers and distributors. General Motors Company was formerly known as NGMCO, Inc. and changed its name to General Motors Company in July 2009. The company was incorporated in 2009 and is based in Detroit, Michigan. It operates manufacturing facilities in India, the United States, and Canada. General Motors Company operates as a subsidiary of the United States Department of The Treasury. General Motors led global vehicle sales for 77 consecutive years from 1931 through 2007, longer than any other automaker, and is currently among the world's largest automakers by vehicle unit sales. General Motors acts in most countries outside the USA via wholly-owned subsidiaries but operates in China through 10 joint ventures. GM's OnStar subsidiary provides vehicle safety, security, and information services. In 2009, General Motors shed several brands, closing Saturn, Pontiac, and Hummer, and emerged from a government-backed Chapter 11 reorganization. In 2010, GM made an initial public offering IPOs to date and returned to profitability later that year.

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Size
157,000 employees
Market Cap
$46.9 billion
Industry
Net Income
$6.4 billion
Founded
1908
5 Year Trend
-3.2%
Revenue
$122.4 billion
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